Finding Your Life’s Work

The care and management of domestic animals—providing food, fiber, and recreation for humans—create a wide range of career opportunities for graduates in animal science. Our program will prepare you for a career in veterinary medicine, medicine, equine science, food safety, production and related areas.

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Our Leader
Mallory Beck
Academic Advisor

Mallory Beck is a dedicated academic advisor at Auburn University's College of Agriculture, where she helps guide undergraduate students toward success in their academic and career pursuits. She holds a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from Auburn University. In her current role, Mallory advises students on academic goals, course scheduling, and career planning while also being an active member of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and contributing to various campus initiatives.

Outside of her professional life, Mallory is married to her husband, Jerime, and together they have a daughter, Hannah, and a beloved Yorkie named Charles "Barkley." Her dedication to education, leadership, and service makes her a valued member of both Auburn University and the larger academic advising community.

Her Minions
Kaylen Anderson
Kaylen Anderson
Lead Administrative Assistant
(334) 844-8906
Paul Bartley
Paul Bartley
Assistant Professor
(334) 844-4862
Gift Bender
Gift Bender
Agriculture Technician
(334) 844-3059
Andre Luiz Biscaia Ribeiro da Silva, Ph.D.
Andre Luiz Biscaia Ribeiro da Silva, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
(334) 750-2756
Catherine Browne
Catherine Browne
Research Assistant
(334) 844-5483
Max Cavassa
Max Cavassa
Associate Director, Paterson Greenhouses and Transformation Garden
(334) 727-7403
Frances Clendenen, M.S.
Frances Clendenen, M.S.
Academic Program Administrator III
Adam Cletzer, Ph.D.
Adam Cletzer, Ph.D.
Professor of Practice, Agricultural Leadership and Communications
(334) 844-2317
Elina Coneva, Ph.D.
Elina Coneva, Ph.D.
W. A. Jr. & C. Dozier Endowed Professor
(334) 750-0752
Samuel Cowles
Samuel Cowles
Associate Director, Ag Rsch/extension Center
(334) 844-4133
Wheeler Foshee
Wheeler Foshee
Dwight & Ruth Bond Professor
(334) 844-4362
Nancy Heard
Nancy Heard
Admin Support Associate- Academics
(334) 844-3025
Heath Hoffman
Heath Hoffman
Director, Research/Extension Center
(334) 844-4660
Sarah Lahue
Sarah Lahue
Research Assistant I
Desmond Layne, Ph.D.
Desmond Layne, Ph.D.
Head and Professor
(334) 734-4085
Morgan Martin
Morgan Martin
Academic Advisor & Transfer Specialist
(334) 844-3095
Jack Maruna
Jack Maruna
(334) 844-4862
Natalie Noles, CPA
Natalie Noles, CPA
Accountant III
(334) 844-4862
Jeremy Pickens, Ph.D
Jeremy Pickens, Ph.D
Assistant Extension Professor
Tanzeel Rehman
Tanzeel Rehman
Assistant Professor
(334) 844-3539
Tanzeel Rehman
Tanzeel Rehman
Associate Professor
(334) 844-3539
Carolyn Robinson, Ph.D.
Carolyn Robinson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Camila Rodrigues
Camila Rodrigues
Assistant Professor
(334) 758-1107
Sushan Ru
Sushan Ru
Assistant Professor
(334) 844-3094
Cole Saunders
Cole Saunders
Research Assistant
(334) 844-4100
Md Rayhan Ahmed Shawon
Md Rayhan Ahmed Shawon
Postdoctoral Fellow
(334) 844-4862
Kerry Smith
Kerry Smith
Horticulture Outreach Programs
Mollie Smith
Mollie Smith
Administrator, Instructional Outreach Programs
(334) 663-0207
James Spires
James Spires
Associate Professor
(334) 844-3087
Marlee Trandel, Ph.D.
Marlee Trandel, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
(815) 786-5978
Edgar Vinson
Edgar Vinson
Assistant Extension Professor
(205) 646-3610
Daniel Wells
Daniel Wells
Associate Professor
(334) 714-1615
Bryan Wilkins
Bryan Wilkins
Research Associate
(334) 844-4862
Matthew Wilson, Ph.D.
Matthew Wilson, Ph.D.
Lecturer
(334) 844-3065
Amy Wright
Amy Wright
Associate Dean For Instruction
(334) 844-3254
Bin Wu, Ph.D.
Bin Wu, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
(334) 844-1699
Jessica dos Santos Pizzo, PhD.
Jessica dos Santos Pizzo, PhD.
Postdoctoral Fellow
(334) 559-7693
Our Stories
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Auburn Family
From Forage Fields to Capitol Hill

Duncan McSorley, a master's student studying ruminant nutrition and forages, was named a recipient of the American Society of Agronomy’s Future Leaders in Science award.

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Research and Innovation
Auburn animal science team travels to Kenya

The Animal Science and Forages team is making an impact not only in Alabama but increasingly on a global scale through their research and outreach efforts.

Impact
Auburn and Alabama Extension lead youth livestock events for 2026

From first-timers to lifelong livestock exhibitors, Alabama youth will find livestock events tailored to every experience level in 2026.

Contact Us
Animal Sciences
(334) 844-1521
210 Upchurch Hall