Texas A&M Meat Science and Technology Association
About This Organization
- Abbreviation(s):
- MSTA
- Purpose:
- To promote opportunities for leadership and educational development of Animal Scientists with an academic emphasis in Meat Science and Food Safety.
To develop a program of activities and support competitive teams such as Meat Judging, Processed Meats, and Quiz Bowl.
To bring about a closer relationship among all Animal Science students in relation to the Meat and Food Safety industries.
To be the flagship organization for the Safety, Quality, and Nutrition of Food Products Area of Excellence. - Year Founded:
- 2020
- Membership Dues:
- $25 per year, updated yearly
- Admits Members:
- All year
- Meeting Locations:
- Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center
Public Contact Information
- Public Contact Name:
- Nathan Barrett
- Public Contact E-mail Address:
- nathan.barrett@tamu.edu
- Public Contact Phone Number:
- 979-219-6222
Group Contact Information
- Organization E-mail Address:
- msta.tamu@gmail.com
Organization Associations
- Academic Department:
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Non-Academic Department:
- None
Membership
- Approximate membership of the organization:
- 51-100
- Membership policies:
- Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
- Our organization accepts graduate students as members
- Our organization accepts faculty/staff as members
- Our organization accepts community members as members
- Our organization membership will be required to meet specific GPR requirements
- Our organization membership will be contingent on membership in another organization (i.e. Corps of Cadets, etc.)
- Weekly time committment required of organization members:
- 0-3 Hours
- Membership intake process:
- Open
Events
- Community Service Projects:
- Twice per semester
- Fundraising Events:
- Once per semester
- Speakers/Lectures:
- Three or more times per semester
- On-Campus Social Events:
- Once per semester
- Off-Campus Social Events:
- Once per semester
- Hosting Conferences:
- Once per semester
- Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
- Once per semester
- New Member Orientation/Training:
- Once per semester
- Events with Alcohol:
- Once per year
- In-State Travel:
- Once per year
- Domestic US Travel:
- Never
- International Travel:
- Never