1. Nathaniel M. Stas
1074 CR 1350 E • Tolono, IL 61880 • 724-787-0034 • nat_stas@yahoo.com
Education:
M.S. in Animal Science (applied nutrition, genetics and reproduction) Expected December 2016
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Thesis title: “Effect of sire line and sire index category on pig growth performance from
weaning to harvest and carcass characteristics”
Committee: Dr. Mike Ellis, Dr. Robert Knox, Dr. Clint Schwab
B.S. in Animal Science (science option) May 2013
The Pennsylvania State University
Teaching & Advising
Teaching Assistant January 2015 – present
Department of Animal Science, University of Illinois
• Instructor for online and in-class entry-level animal science class.
• Developed and presented instructional swine farm tour video for lab sections.
Graduate Mentor January 2015 – present
Swine Leadership Center, University of Illinois
• Advised and mentored undergraduates interested in the swine industry.
• Organized educational opportunities within the swine industry.
• Collaborated with industry leaders to prepare networking opportunities.
Research Experience
Graduate Research Assistant January 2015 – present
Department of Animal Science, University of Illinois
• Designed and executed large-scale research with industry leading company in the areas of
nutrition, genetics, reproduction, and applied swine production.
• Designed and executed large-scale research within Cargill and JBS harvesting facilities.
• Collaborated with industry professionals, faculty, and fellow graduate students on applied
research.
• Examined relevant published literature within applied swine production both historic and
recent.
Graduate Intern (Genetics and Reproduction)
January 2016 – August 2016
The Maschhoffs, Carlyle, IL
• Designed and executed large-scale research on breed-to-wean and wean-to-market farms
in the areas of genetics and reproduction.
• Created and showcased professional presentation of analyzed results and implications.
• Collaborated with supporting genetic and reproduction companies to evaluate and
incorporate new genetics and technologies.
Conference Presentations
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2. Stas, N.M., Ellis, M., Grohmann, N.S., Schwab, C.R., Shull, C.M., and Ewing, K. “Effect of
swine sire line and selection index category on wean-to-finish growth performance and carcass
characteristics.” American Society of Animal Science Midwest Meeting, Omaha, Nebraska.
March 2017 (Pending).
Estrada, J.E., Ellis, M., Stas, N.M., Cooper, N.C., Gaines, A.M., Shull, C.M., and Mendoza, O.F.
“Effect of number of dietary phases fed during the wean-to-finish period on growth performance
and carcass characteristics of pigs under commercial conditions.” American Society of Animal
Science Midwest Meeting, Omaha, Nebraska. March 2017 (Pending).
Stas, N.M., Ellis, M., Estrada, J.E., Peterson, B.A., Shull, C.M., Parr, E., and Johnson, C.
“Effects of M. hyopneumoniae vaccination program and water-delivered antibiotic programs on
growth performance and morbidity and mortality in wean-to-finish pigs.” American Society of
Animal Science Midwest Meeting, Des Moines, Iowa. March 2016.
Stas, N.M., Nankivil, J.J., Ellis, M., Peterson, B.A., Shull, C.M., and Parr, E. “Impact of
farrowing induction on the time of farrowing in sows.” American Society of Animal Science
Midwest Meeting, Des Moines, Iowa. March 2015.
Honors and Awards
Clemens Family Corporation Award
2012
Pennsylvania Farm Show Foundation Scholarship 2012
PA Pork Producers Council Founders Trustee Scholarship
2011
Joseph Thurston 4-H Scholarship
2009
Joseph “Shorty” Durika Memorial Scholarship
2009
Professional Experience
Genetic Supervisor May 2013 – December 2014
The Maschhoffs, Carlyle, IL
• Maximized genetic progress and production on maternal nucleus farm.
• Trained and supervised technical personnel.
• Evaluated, selected, and determined matings of replacements gilts and boars.
Manager Trainee Intern May 2012 – August 2012
Country View Family Farms, Blain, PA
• Executed production procedures on a 2800 head sow unit.
Professional Memberships
• American Society of Animal Science (ASAS)
• Graduate Student Association of Animal Scientists (GSA)
• Gamma Sigma Delta (GSD)
Community Involvement
4-H Club Leader September 2009 – August 2013
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3. Westmoreland County 4-H, Greensburg, PA
• Organized and taught 4-H youth.
• Presented at invited showmanship and judging clinics for 4-H camps and meetings.
Livestock Judge August 2011 – present
Independent and Penn State Livestock Judging Team
• Competed at collegiate senior-level for Penn State Livestock Judging Team.
• Judged county and open livestock shows across the Midwest and Eastern United States.
Religious Group Leader January 2005 – January 2009
St. Cecilia Church Camp, Whitney, PA
• Taught lessons to youth during week-long camp.
Educational Travel
Queretaro, Mexico December 2015
• Collaborated with fellow graduate students and presented applied swine nutrtion and
genetic research to the faculty at the National Institute of Forestry, Agriculture, and
Livestock (INIFAP).
• Presented industry research at a national producers meeting.
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