McNeese Corral Dr. Edward Ferguson Uses Lavender Aromatherapy Treatment on Horses
A recent McNeese State University study that suggests the use of aromatherapy treatment on stressed horses works and could benefit the equine industry has been published in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. The “Effect of Lavender Aromatherapy on Acute Stressed Horses” was co-authored by Dr. Edward Ferguson, assistant professor of animal sciences, local veterinarian Dr. H.F. Kleinman and Justin Browning, instructor of agriculture and rodeo coach.
Two Local Students Win Project SEED Fellowship
Rasheed Leath, left
McNeese Schedules 2012 Career Fair
Employers interested in recruiting and hiring McNeese State University graduates and students for full-time, part-time or internship positions are invited to make plans to participate in the fall 2012 Career Fair sponsored by McNeese Career Services. The career fair will be held from 10 am-2 pm September 24 in Parra Ballroom and the Student Union Annex. To reserve space, go online at www.mcneese.edu/career or contact the McNeese Career Services Center at (337) 475-5612.
Professors Mentor Area High School Students Most high school students spend their summer vacations anywhere but in a chemistry lab, but a group of area students have been conducting hands-on research this summer under the mentorship of professors in the McNeese State University Chemistry Department. Malik Perrilloux of East St. John High School in Reserve makes an adjustment to his planet rover robot as Jacob Shores of Avoyelles High School in Moreauville looks on during McNeese State University’s summer Reach for the Stars Explorer Camp.
Zeadrick Williams
Two local high school students are recipients of an American Chemical Society 2012 Project SEED Fellowship. They are Rasheed Leath, a senior from Washington Marion High School, and Zeadrick Williams, a junior from LaGrange High School. The Science Experience for the Economically Disadvantaged (SEED) program provides promising high school chemistry students with summer research opportunities, according to Dr. Omar Christian, assistant professor of chemistry, mentor and program coordinator.
Chemistry Department Provides Research Opportunities The chemistry department of McNeese State University is providing research opportunities for three area students. The students are Diego PadillaChargoy, a junior, and Keenan Gayle, a sophomore, both from Barbe, and Sawyer McMicken, a junior from LSMSA.
Jalen Lewis of Glen Oaks High School in Baton Rouge prepares his model rocket for launching as part of the LA GEAR UP explorer camp at McNeese State University.
Dr. Ning Zhang, left, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, works with Oshanae Smith of Jeanerette Senior High School on assembling her model rocket for this week’s launch during Reach for the Stars Explorer Camp at McNeese State University.
Sawyer McMicken, left
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Thrive Magazine for Better Living
September 2012