Dr. Van Emon received her BS in Animal Science at Purdue University, a M.S. in Ruminant Nutrition, her PhD in Ruminant Nutrition at North Dakota State University, and a Post-Doctoral at Iowa State University. In 2014 Dr. Van Emon was hired as an Assistant Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Specialist at MSU. Megan’s Extension programming focuses on beef cattle nutrition and management. Megan focuses on accessibility to her clientele through email, phone, and text messages. In addition to traditional Extension meetings, Dr. Van Emon has embraced the use of technology, recording presentations and placing them on social media platforms and using webinar technology. Dr. Van Emon has earned $200,000 in grant funds to create new programs for Extension agents and beef cattle producers. Megan also has been successful in youth Extension outreach, focusing on 4-H programs, specifically the statewide Steer of Merit program. Megan’s research program focuses on questions and concerns learned from beef cattle producers and has developed a unique opportunity for her graduate students to gain Extension experience. Dr. Van Emon has published 27 reviewed Extension publications and 24 peer-reviewed research publications. Megan recently completed her term as a member of the Beef Symposium Committee for WSASAS. Dr. Van Emon currently volunteers her time as a member of Tongue River Pheasants Forever and Miles City Ranch Rodeo committees and is active within her local community through city league sports and volunteering at 4-H events.