WELCOME, GRADUATE STUDENTS!

We are very excited to meet in Louisville, Kentucky, from June 22 to 25! The Graduate Student Division (GSD) has expanded programming this year designed specifically to advance your skills and help you achieve career goals, all while forging connections with fellow graduate students and industry pros.

New! We’re offering an all-inclusive discounted registration of $185. By selecting the “Grad Student Career Pass” as you register, you’ll automatically get a bundled ticket to all of the GSD events listed below. The Grad Student Career Pass provides you with invaluable access to programming to boost your future career in dairy.

Current ADSA graduate members save on registration fees and get early bird pricing before April 4, 2025—a total savings of $125 for graduate students, making your $10 membership entirely free! Join or renew today to save.

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Register online through our secure transaction system, and note that all credit card charges will appear on your statement as “ADSA FASS Merchant Services.”

Be sure to check the box to join the GSD WhatsApp group to stay connected to your fellow student community throughout the event!

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2025 GSD Events

Map out your #ADSA2025 journey! Save time and budget funds with the Grad Student Career Pass, unlocking a discounted bundle to all of the events below, or choose your own adventure with a standard grad student ticket plus an additional fee to attend the GSD social, the educational session dedicated to the future of milk, or the career insights luncheon. 

NEW GSD OFFICER ORIENTATION (by invitation only)

Sunday, June 22, 2025
4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.

GSD officers, start your #ADSA2024 with a meet-and-greet with the outgoing officers and the new officers. We will discuss the responsibilities of each officer, GSD committees, and the Graduate Student Advisory Council.

GSD SOCIAL

Sunday, June 22, 2025
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
The Sports and Social Club
411 S. 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Additional $40 fee is required if not registered for the Grad Student Career Pass

Join your fellow graduate students at the neighborhood's favorite local pub for an exciting night of games and networking! This is a perfect time to make fresh connections and meet up with old friends.

GSD EDUCATIONAL SESSION: THE FUTURE OF MILK

Monday, June 23, 2025
12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Additional $25 fee is required if not registered for the Grad Student Career Pass

The future of dairy is being shaped by the values and preferences of Gen Z, who prioritize health, transparency, and sustainability in their food choices. This forward-looking symposium will explore how these trends impact dairy farming, product development, and processing, while addressing key questions like how to raise and feed cows, what milk attributes to highlight, and how to innovate dairy products to meet evolving consumer demands.

Join us as we hear from Eve Pollet from Dairy Management, Inc., who will share valuable consumer insights and help connect these trends with actionable research to shape the future of the dairy industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how dairy can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world!

ADSA GRADUATE STUDENT THREE-MINUTE THESIS (3MT) CHALLENGE

Monday, June 23, 2025
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
2025 submission rules below

Can you convey your research in a way that is understandable, fun, and exciting in three minutes or less? A highlight of every Annual Meeting, the 3MT challenge puts your storytelling skills to the test. Join as a contestant and compete for cash prizes (and serious bragging rights), or come to watch and cheer on your fellow students!

2025 Submission Rules

This year’s competition will be limited to 10 ADSA graduate student members chosen by a panel of three judges. 

To enter this competition, simply submit the following documents in .pdf and .mp4 format to this Dropbox location no later than Monday, May 12 at 11:59 pm CST:

  1. A one-page copy of your CV
  2. A 300-word summary of your research
  3. A one-minute video pitch of your research

The panel of judges will review all applications and select only 10 students to compete by Monday, June 3. The competition will be in person during the 2025 ADSA Annual Meeting.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the final 3 students (first place: $300; second place: $200; third place: $100). Additionally, the presentation that receives the most votes will receive the “People’s Choice” award ($100). Award recipients will be recognized at the ADSA awards ceremony

GSD CAREER INSIGHTS NETWORKING LUNCHEON

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Additional $25 fee is required if not registered for the Grad Student Career Pass (boxed lunch is included)

Grads, plan to join us for lunch and networking with a diverse assortment of academia and industry professionals! With a roundtable format this year, you will have the opportunity to connect with professional members about their experiences moving from graduate school to the professional world. This luncheon is intended to give students an informal environment in which to inquire about each professional’s personal journey and the challenges they encountered along the way.

Latest News

Recognizing the current federal funding and employment uncertainty affecting many dairy science professionals and ADSA members, along with the influx of late-breaking H5N1 research findings relevant to the dairy industry, we are extending the #ADSA2025 abstract submission deadline to March 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST.  

#ADSA2025 early bird registration is now open! Have you already registered during our ADSA member early access? We'll be emailing you shortly to add any special events or tickets to your existing registration. 

Want to host an event at the meeting? Submit your event request for ADSA 2025 today.

Calling all students! Build your CV, hone your science, and gain exposure to colleagues, mentors, and employers by entering the undergraduate or graduate student competitions. 

The draft symposia list is out now! #ADSA2025 will be held in conjunction with the 2025 Interbull Annual Meeting.  

Review our list of recommended travel options, including details on applying for travel authorizations if you’re headed to #ADSA2025 from outside the US.

Beware of hotel scams! ADSA will never contact you directly about booking a hotel room. If someone calls or emails you about booking a hotel room, they are not from ADSA and are not a legitimate source for booking your hotel reservation.

An invitation letter request form is now available.

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