Morgan Denzer is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Oklahoma State University under the guidance of Dr. Ramanathan. She is originally from Pulaski, Wisconsin, and she previously graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and master’s degree from Oklahoma State University. Her research focuses on understanding the biochemical basis of beef discoloration. More specifically, the effects of oxygen exposure on the biochemical attributes of the longissimus lumborum, psoas major, and semitendinosus muscles. Morgan has published more than 9 peer-reviewed articles and presented 17 abstracts at national meetings. She mentored several undergraduate students in their research projects, with three students being selected as Wentz Research Scholars. She was awarded the American Meat Science Association Clever Award and won the Muscle Foods Division poster competition. While at OSU, she has served as the Student Representative for the Muscle Foods Division of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), coach of the Meat Science Quiz Bowl Team, and President of the Animal Science Graduate Student Association. She plans to finish her Ph.D. in the spring of 2023.