Jay S. Johnson, PhD 508 Plantation Way, Lafayette, IN, 47909

Phone: (618) 520-2449, Jay.Johnson@ARS.USDA.GOV

Education:

PhD (Aug. 2014) Nutritional Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA Emphasis: Environmental and Nutritional Physiology Advisor: Dr. Lance Baumgard

M.S. (July 2011) Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO Emphasis: Stress Physiology

Advisor: Dr. Donald Spiers

B.S. (May 2009) Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Professional Experience:

Aug. 2014 – Present USDA Livestock Behavior Research Unit, West Lafayette, IN

Postdoctoral Research Associate

June 2011 – July 2014 Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, IA Graduate Research Assistant (PhD)

June 2009 – June 2011 University of Missouri, Columbia, MO Graduate Research Assistant (M.S.)

Aug. 2005 – May 2009 University of Missouri, Columbia, MO Undergraduate Research Assistant

Summer 2007 Centralia Veterinary Clinic, Centralia, MO Internship

Summer 2006 Nashville Veterinary Clinic, Nashville, IL Internship

Teaching and Mentoring Experience: Jan. 2015 – Present Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Undergraduate Research Program Mentor, ANSC 491 Kyle Martin: Effects of heat stress recovery methods on nutrient digestibility and reproductive efficiency in replacement gilts Daniel Taylor: Effects of environmental enrichment on metabolic rate and thermal comfort in mice

Aug. 2012 – May 2013 Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, IA

Teaching Assistant – AnS 214 Jan 2011 – June 2011 University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Graduate Experience Program Mentor – An Sci 8085 Jan. 2007 – May 2011 University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Teaching Assistant – An Sci 3254; An Sci 1065

Publications:

Invited Reviews and Book Chapters: 1. Spiers, D., Eichen, P.A., Wax, L., Scharf, B., Settivari, R., Vellios, H., Johnson, J.,

Bryant, J., Kishore, D. 2012. Fescue toxicosis and heat stress: Recent advances. In: Epichloae, Endophytes of Cool Season Grasses: Implications, Utilization and Biology (C.A. Young, G.E. Aiken, R.L. McCulley, J.R. Strickland, and C.L. Schardl, Eds.) pp. 20 – 23. The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK, USA.

2. Johnson, J.S., M. Abuajamieh, M.V. Sanz Fernandez, J.T. Seibert, S.K. Stoakes, J. Neetba, A.F. Keating, J.W. Ross, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H. Baumgard. 2015. Thermal stress alters post-absorptive metabolism during pre-and postnatal development. In: Climate Change Impact on Livestock: Adaptation and Mitigation (V. Sejian, Ed.). Berlin: Springer-Verlag. In Press

Refereed Articles:

1. Johnson, J.S., B. Scharf, R.L. Weaber, P.A. Eichen, and D.E. Spiers. 2012. Patterns of heat response and adaptation on summer pasture: A comparison of heat-sensitive (Angus) and -tolerant (Romosinuano) cattle. J. Thermal Biology. 37 (4): 344 – 350.

2. Scharf, B., J.S. Johnson, R.L. Weaber, and D.E. Spiers. 2012. Utilizing laboratory and field studies to determine physiological responses of cattle to multiple environmental stressors. J. Thermal Biology. 37 (4): 330- 338.

3. Pearce, S.C., V. Mani, R.L. Boddicker, J.S. Johnson, T.E.Weber, J.W. Ross, L.H. Baumgard, and N.K. Gabler. 2012. Heat stress reduces intestinal barrier integrity and favors intestinal glucose transport in growing pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 90: 257-259.

4. J.S. Johnson, R.L. Boddicker, M.V. Sanz Fernandez, J.W. Ross, L.H. Baumgard, and J.T. Selsby. 2011. Gestational thermal environment alters postnatal response to heat stress. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. 658: 70.

5. J.S. Johnson, J.W. Ross, J.T. Selsby, R.L. Boddicker, M.V. Sanz Fernandez, and L.H. Baumgard. 2013. Effects of in utero heat stress on porcine post-natal thermoregulation. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. 659: 77.

6. Pearce, S.C., V. Mani, R.L. Boddicker, J.S. Johnson, T.E.Weber, J.W. Ross, L.H. Baumgard, and N.K. Gabler. 2013. Heat stress reduces intestinal barrier integrity and favors intestinal glucose transport in growing pigs. PLoS ONE 8(8): e70215. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.007021.

7. Johnson, J.S., J.W. Ross, J.T. Selsby, R.L. Boddicker, M.C. Lucy, T.J. Safranski, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H. Baumgard. 2013. Effects of mammalian in utero heat stress on adolescent body temperature. Int. J. of Hyperthermia. 29: 696-702.

8. Johnson, J.S., J.K. Bryant, B. Scharf, D.K. Kishore, E.A. Coate, P.A Eichen, and D.E. Spiers. 2013. Regional differences in Bos taurus cattle responses to fescue toxicosis and heat stress. Int. J. Biometeor. In Press. doi: 10.1007/s00484-014-0850-4

9. Boddicker, R.L., J.T. Selsby, J.S Johnson, N.K. Gabler, M.C. Lucy, T.J Safranski, R.P. Rhoads, L.H. Baumgard, and J.W. Ross. 2013. Gestational heat stress alters postnatal body composition and metabolic parameters in pigs. PLoS ONE. e110859. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0110859

10. Johnson, J.S., M.V. Sanz-Fernandez, N.A. Gutierrez, J.F. Patience, J.W. Ross, N.K. Gabler, M.C. Lucy, T.J. Safranski, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H. Baumgard. 2015. Effects of in utero heat stress on postnatal body composition in pigs: I. Growing Phase. J. Anim. Sci. 93: 71-81.

11. Johnson, J.S., M.V. Sanz-Fernandez, J.F. Patience, J.W. Ross, N.K. Gabler, M.C. Lucy, T.J. Safranski, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H. Baumgard. 2015. Effects of in utero heat stress on postnatal body composition in pigs: II. Finishing Phase. J. Anim. Sci. 93: 82-92.

12. Sanz Fernandez, M.V., J.S. Johnson, M. Abuajamieh, S.K. Stoakes, J.T. Seibert, L. Cox. S. Kahl, T.H. Elsasser, J.W. Ross, S. Isom, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H. Baumgard. 2015. Effects of heat stress on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in pigs. Physiol. Rep. 3: e12315.

13. Johnson, J.S., M.V. Sanz-Fernandez, S.K. Stoakes, M. Abuajamieh, J.W. Ross, M.C. Lucy, T.J. Safranski, S. Kahl, T.H. Elsasser, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H. Baumgard. 2015. In utero heat stress alters postnatal core body temperature. J. Anim. Sci. In Press. doi: 10.2527/jas2015-9112

14. Sanz Fernandez, M.V. J.S. Johnson, M. Abuajamieh, S.K. Stoakes, J.T Seibert, E.A. Nolan, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H Baumgard. 2015. Heat stress increases insulin sensitivity in pigs. Physiol. Rep. In Press.

Refereed Articles In Review:

1. Johnson, J.S., M. Abuajamieh, M.V. Sanz-Fernandez, J. Seibert, S.K. Stoakes, A.F. Keating, J.W. Ross, J.T. Selsby, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H. Baumgard. The impact of in utero heat stress and nutrient restriction on progeny body composition. J. Thermal Biol.

2. Johnson, J.S, A. Sapkota, D.C. Lay Jr. The effects of rapid versus gradual cooling during acute hyperthermia recovery on the thermal response and intestinal morphology in pigs. Science.

Refereed Articles in Preparation:

1. Martin, K.L., K. Shade, K.R. Stewart, D.C. Lay Jr., A. Sapkota, and J.S. Johnson. The effects of rapid cooling after acute heat stress on nutrient digestibility and future reproductive success in replacement gilts. J. Anim. Sci.

Thesis and Dissertation: 1. Johnson, J.S. 2011. Response of Bos taurus cattle to fescue toxicosis and heat stress

comparing differences by region and breed. Master of Science Thesis. Available at https://mospace.umsystem.edu/xmlui/handle/10355/14334

2. Johnson, J.S. 2014. Heat stress alters animal physiology and post-absorptive metabolism during pre- and postnatal development. Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation. Available at http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/13982/.

Conference Proceedings:

1. Baumgard, L.H., M. Abuajamieh, S.K. Stoakes, M.V. Sanz-Fernandez, J.S. Johnson, D.B. Snider, and R.P. Rhoads. 2013. The biology of heat stress and potential mitigation strategies to minimize its impact. Proceedings of the Ontario Association of Bovine Practitioners. pp. 13-25

2. Baumgard, L.H., M.K. Abuajamieh, S.K. Stoakes, M.V. Sanz-Fernandez, J.S. Johnson, D.B. Snider, and R.P. Rhoads. 2013. Heat stress management. Proceedings of 3rd International Symposium on Dairy Cow Nutrition and Milk Quality. Beijing China. 170-180.

3. Johnson, J.S., M. Abuajameih, M.V. Sanz Fernandez, J.T. Seibert, S.K. Stoakes, J.W. Ross, J.T. Selsby, N.K. Gabler, H. Xin, M.C. Lucy, T.J. Safranski, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H. Baumgard. 2013. Heat Stress alters energy metabolism during pre- and postnatal development. Proceedings of the Mexicali Heat Stress Symposium.

4. Sanz-Fernandez, M.V., S.K. Stoakes, J.S. Johnson, M. Abuajamieh, J.T. Seibert, S.C. Pearce, N.K. Gabler, R.P. Rhoads and L.H. Baumgard. 2013. Effects of Heat Stress on Production and Metabolism in Swine. 29th Annual North Carolina Swine Nutrition Conference. pp. 2-16.

5. Sanz-Fernandez, M.V., S.K. Stoakes, J.S. Johnson, M. Abuajamieh, J.T. Seibert, S.C. Pearce, N.K. Gabler, R.P. Rhoads and L.H. Baumgard. 2013. Heat Stress; What’s the Gut Got To Do With It? 29th Annual Southwest Nutrition Conference. Tempe AZ Pp. 42-57.

6. Baumgard, L.H., M.F. Abuajamieh, S.K. Stoakes, M.V. Sanz Fernandez, J.S. Johnson, R.P. Rhoads, and M.L. Eastridge. 2014. Feeding and managing cows to minimize heat stress. Proc. 23rd Tri-State Dairy Nutr. Conf. Fort Wayne, IN. pp. 61-74.

7. Stoakes, S.K., M. Abuajamieh, M.V. Sanz Fernandez, J.S. Johnson, J.T. Seibert, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H. Baumgard. 2014. Novel and traditional feed additives and their role in supporting systemic health during stress. In the Proceedings of the 35th annual Western Nutrition Conference. Edmonton, Canada. pp. 33-49.

Abstracts:

1. Johnson, J.S., J.K. Bryant, B. Scharf, D.K. Kishore, E.A. Coate, P.A. Eichen, and D.E. Spiers. 2010. Regional differences in Bos taurus cattle responses to fescue toxicosis and heat stress. Joint meeting of the mycological Society of America and the International Symposium on Fungal Endophytes of Grasses. Lexington, Kentucky.

2. Johnson, J.S., B. Scharf, R.L. Weaber, P.A. Eichen, and D.E. Spiers. 2010. Patterns of heat response and adaptation on summer pasture: A comparison heat sensitive (Angus) and tolerant (Romosinuano) cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 88 (E-Suppl. 2): 26.

3. Scharf, B., J.S. Johnson, H.L. Vellios, R.L. Weaber, and D.E. Spiers. 2010. Variation in responses of cattle to heat stress and fescue toxicosis under field and laboratory conditions. Joint meeting of the mycological Society of America and the International Symposium on Fungal Endophytes of Grasses. Lexington, Kentucky.

4. Bryant, J.K., J.S. Johnson, B. Scharf, D.K. Kishore, E.A. Coate, P.A. Eichen and D.E. Spiers. 2010. Effect of endophyte-infected tall fescue on hepatic gene expression in cattle. Joint meeting of the mycological Society of America and the International Symposium on Fungal Endophytes of Grasses. Lexington, Kentucky.

5. Spiers D.E., J.S. Johnson, J.K. Bryant, B. Scharf, D.K. Kishore, E.A. Coate, P.A. Eichen, and R.C. McClarney. 2010. Detection of changes in regional vasomotor activity associated with fescue toxicosis using a rapid shift in ambient temperature. Joint meeting of the mycological Society of America and the International Symposium on Fungal Endophytes of Grasses. Lexington, Kentucky

6. Scharf, B., J.S. Johnson, H.L. Vellios, R.L. Weaber, and D.E. Spiers. 2010. Changes in ruminal-rectal temperature relationship associated with consumption of endophyte infected tall fescue. J. Anim. Sci. 88 (E-Suppl. 2): 852.

7. Eichen, P.A., H.L. Vellios, B. Scharf, J.S. Johnson, D K. Kishore, E.A. Coate, and D.E. Spiers. 2010. Dynamic changes in physiological responses to heat stress in cattle of different geographic origins. J. Anim. Sci. 88 (E-Suppl. 2): 25.

8. Spiers D.E., H.L. Vellios, P.A. Eichen, B. Scharf, J.S. Johnson, D.K. Kishore, E.A. Coate. 2010. Physiological responses of heat tolerant and sensitive Bos taurus breeds of cattle to different levels of heat stress. J. Anim. Sci. 88 (E-Suppl. 2): 524-525

9. Johnson, J.S., J.K. Bryant, B. Scharf, D.K. Kishore, E.A. Coate, P.A. Eichen, and D.E. Spiers. 2011. Differences in adaptive response to heat stress between heat-tolerant and heat sensitive cattle over 24 hour periods. FASEB Journal.

10. Chaffin, R.E., B. Scharf, J.S. Johnson, J.K. Bryant, D.K. Kishore, P.A. Eichen, J.A. Carroll, C.C. Chase, S.W. Coleman, N.C. Burdick, R.L. Weaber, and D.E. Spiers. 2011. A comparison of lipopolysaccharide-induced febrile responses across heat-tolerant and –sensitive Bos taurus cattle in different thermal environments. J. Anim. Sci. 89 (E-Suppl. 1): 7-8.

11. Spiers, D.E., H.L. Vellios, P.A. Eichen, B. Scharf, J.S. Johnson, D.K. Kishore, and R.L. Weaber. 2011. Predictors of body thermal status in heat-tolerant and –sensitive cattle exposed to different temperature loads under controlled conditions. J. Anim. Sci. 89 (E-Suppl. 1): 9-10.

12. Chaffin, R.E., K.J. Hoernig, J.S. Johnson, J.K. Bryant, B. Scharf, D.K. Kishore, P.A. Eichen, and D.E. Spiers. 2011. Use of infrared thermography to identify thermoregulatory differences between heat – sensitive and heat – tolerant breeds of Bos taurus cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 89 (E-Suppl. 1): 465-466.

13. Johnson, J.S., R. Boddicker, S. Pearce, V. Sanz-Fernandez, M. Lucy, T. Safranski, N. Gabler, R.P. Rhoads, J.W. Ross, J. Patience, S. Lonergan, L.H. Baumgard, and J.T. Selsby. 2012. Gestational thermal environment alters postnatal response to heat stress. FASEB Journal.

14. Baumgard, L.H., A. Nayeri, E. Sucu, V. Sanz-Fernandez, J.S. Johnson, D.P. Bu, and R.P. Rhoads. 2012. Use of fat and other feed additives in heat-stressed cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 90 (E-Suppl. 3): 213.

15. Pearce, S.C., R.L. Boddicker, V. Mani, J.S. Johnson, T.E. Weber, J.W. Ross, L.H. Baumgard, and N.K. Gabler. 2012. Heat stress reduces barrier function and alters intestinal metabolism in growing pigs. Digestive Physiology of Pigs.

16. Chaffin, R., B. Scharf, J.S. Johnson, J. Bryant, D. Kishore,, P.A. Eichen, and D.E. Spiers. 2012. Use of selected blood paramenters to identify markers of heat-sensitivity in Angus and Romosinuano heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 90 (E-Suppl. 3): 15.

17. Sanz-Fernandez, M.V., J.S. Johnson, M. Abuajamich, S.K. Stoakes, A.L. Gabler, S.M. Lei, M.Z. Toledo, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H. Baumgard. 2012. Effects of heat stress on the response to metabolic challenges in growing pigs. FASEB Journal. 27.

18. Spiers, D.E., B.A. Scharf, J.S. Johnson, and P.A. Eichen. 2012. Phases of physiological adaptation to heat stress and fescue toxicosis. J. Anim. Sci. 90 (E-Suppl. 3): 170.

19. Boddicker, R.L., N.J. Boddicker, S. Pearce, S., J.S. Johnson, M.C. Lucy, T.J. Safranski, N.K. Gabler, J.T. Selsby, S. Lonergan, J. Patience, R.P. Rhoads, J.C.M. Dekkers, L.H. Baumgard, and J.W. Ross. 2012. In utero heat stress alters body composition in growing pigs. J. Anim. Sci. (E-Suppl. 3): 640.

20. J.S. Johnson, J.W. Ross, J.T. Selsby, R.L. Boddicker, M.V. Sanz Fernandez, and L.H. Baumgard. 2013. Effects of in-utero heat stress on post-natal thermoregulation. FASEB Journal. 27.

21. Johnson, J.S., M.V. Sanz-Fernandez, S.K. Stoakes, M. Abuajamieh, J.W. Ross, J.T. Selsby, M.C. Lucy, T.J. Safranski, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H. Baumgard. 2013. Gestational heat stress alters postnatal thermoregulation. J. Anim. Sci. In Press.

22. Johnson, J.S., M.V. Sanz-Fernandez, J.F. Patience, J.W. Ross, N.K. Gabler, M.C. Lucy, T.J. Safranski, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H. Baumgard. 2013. Effects of in utero heat stress and core body temperature on tissue accretion during the phase (30 to 60 kg) in pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 92: 123.

23. Johnson, J.S., M.V. Sanz-Fernandez, J.F. Patience, J.W. Ross, N.K. Gabler, M.C. Lucy, M.C., T.J. Safranski, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H. Baumgard. 2013. In utero heat stress alters body composition during the early finishing phase (60 to 80 kg) in pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 92: 124.  

24. Stoakes, S.K., M. Abuajamieh, J.S. Johnson, M.V. Sanz-Fernandez, L.H. Baumgard, and R.P. Rhoads. 2013. Predictors of heat stress response in the lactating dairy cow. J. Dairy. Sci. 91 (E-Suppl 1): 112.

25. Johnson, J.S., M. Abuajamieh, M.V. Sanz-Fernandez, J. Seibert, S.K. Stoakes, A.F. Keating, J.W. Ross, J.T. Selsby, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H. Baumgard. 2014. The impact of in utero heat stress and nutrient restriction on progeny body composition. J. Anim. Sci. J. Anim. Sci. 92 (E-Suppl. 2): 583.

26. M.V. Sanz Fernandez, J.S. Johnson, J.T. Seibert, R.L. Boddicker, J.W. Ross, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H. Baumgard. 2014. Effects of heat stress on the transcriptional profile of peripherial tissues in growing pigs. J. Anim. Sci. In Press.

27. M.V. Sanz Fernandez, J.S. Johnson, M. Abuajamieh, S.K. Stoakes, S.M. Lei, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H. Baumgard. 2014. Effects of heat stress on pancreatic insulin content and β-cell distribution in growing pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 92 (E-Suppl. 2): 238.

28. Abuajamieh, M., S.K. Stoakes, M.V. Sanz Fernandez, J.S. Johnson, P.J. Gorden,

D.M. McKilligan, and L.H. Baumgard. 2014. A comparison between propylene glycol and a multiple component drench on energetic variables in early lactating Holstein cows. J. Anim. Sci. 92 (E-Suppl. 2): 357.

29. Stoakes, S.K., M. Abuajamieh, D.B. Snider, M.V. Sanz Fernandez, J.S. Johnson, P.J. Gorden, N.K. Gabler, H.B. Green, K.M. Schoenberg, and L.H. Baumgard. 2014. The effects of intentionally-induced leaky gut on metabolism and production in lactating Holstein dairy cows. J. Anim. Sci. 92 (E-Suppl. 2):

30. Sanz Fernandez, M.V., J.S. Johnson, R.P. Rhoads, and L.H. Baumgard, L.H. 2014. Effects of heat stress on post-absorptive metabolism. J. Anim. Sci. 105. (Abstr.). 31. Seibert, J.T., M. Abuajamieh, M.V. Sanz Fernandez, J.S. Johnson, S.K. Stoakes, J.F. Patience, J.W. Ross, R.P. Rhoads, S.M. Lonergan, L.H. Baumgard. 2015. Effects of heat stress on adipose tissue fatty acid composition and moisture content in pigs. J. Anim. Sci. In Press. 32. J.S. Johnson, A. Sapkota, D.C. Lay, Jr. 2015. Comparing the effects of rapid and gradual cooling on body temperature and inflammatory response following acute hyperthermia. FASEB Journal. In Press. 33. J.S. Johnson, A. Sapkota, D.C. Lay, Jr. 2015. Rapid cooling after acute hyperthermia alters intestinal morphology and negatively impacts pig welfare. J. Anim. Sci. In Press.

Invited Research Presentations:  1. Johnson, J.S. 2012. Response of Bos taurus cattle to heat stress and fescue toxicosis,

comparing differences by region and breed. Physiology Journal Club. Iowa State University, January 20, Ames, IA.

2. Johnson, J.S. 2013. Effects of in-utero heat stress on postnatal porcine thermoregulation. Heat Stress Symposium. Iowa State University, April 5, Ames, IA.

3. Spiers, D.E., P. A. Eichen, L. Wax, B. Scharf, R. Settivari, H. Vellios, J. Johnson, J. Bryant, D. Kishore. 2010. Fescue toxicosis and heat stress: Recent advances. Fescue Toxicosis Session 2010 International Neotyphodium Conference, June 27 – July 1, Lexington, Kentucky, 2010.

4. Baumgard, L.H, E. Sucu, N.C. Upah, A. Nayeri, M.V. Sanz-Fernandez, J.S. Johnson, and R.P. Rhoads. 2012. A review of nutrient partitioning: Why is there large inter-animal variability in milk yield? Presented at XVI Curso Novos Enfoques na Produção e Reprodução de Bovinos in Uberlândia-MG, Brazil. Available at http://www.fca.unesp.br/conapecjr.

5. Johnson, J.S. 2014. The impact of stress on animal metabolism and performance. University of Florida Department of Animal Sciences. February 6. Gainesville, FL.

6. Johnson, J.S. 2014. In utero heat stress alters postnatal metabolism and performance in animals. UAB Nutrition Obesity Research Center. April 23, Birmingham, AL.

7. Johnson, J.S. 2014. Stress alters animal metabolism and performance during all lifecycle stages. USDA/ARS Livestock Behavior Research Unit. May 2, West Lafayette, IN.

Popular Press Articles: 1. www.swinecast.com/swinecast-0778-heat-stress-on-sows-but-how-are-the- offspring-affected 2. www.feedstuffs.com/story-gestational-heat-stress-alters-postnatal- thermoregulation-45-100144 3. http://nationalhogfarmer.com/animal-well-being/gestational-heat-stress-can-have- long-term-pork-quality-impacts

Research Grants:

1. Title: Developing selection criterion to evaluate future pig performance and metabolism during heat stress. Funding agency: USDA. PI: Jay S. Johnson. Co-PI: Donald C. Lay Jr. Funding amount: $150,000 for 2 years. Funded: NO.

2. Title: Evaluating the effects of heat stroke recovery methods on physiology, metabolic health and reproduction in a porcine model. Funding agency: Data Sciences International. PI: Jay S. Johnson. Funding amount: $21,536 for 1 year. Funded: YES. 3. Title: Evaluating the welfare of piglets after weaning and transport during different seasons. Funding agency: National Pork Board. PI: Jay S. Johnson. Co-PI: Donald C. Lay Jr. Funding amount: $45,714 for 1 year. Funded: YES.

4. Title: Development and evaluation of cooling pads to improve sow productivity, reproductive performance and animal well-being. Funding agency: AgSEED Funding at Purdue University. PI: Allan Schinckel. Co-PIs: Kolapo Ajuwon, Satish Boregowda, Jay S. Johnson, Jeremy Marchant-Forde, Brian Richert, Kara Stewart, Robert Stwalley, Ed Winslow. Funding amount: $80,000 for 2 years. Funded: YES.

Total awards: $147,250

Activities and Leadership Roles: - Data Sciences International Lunch and Learn – Co-Chair (Summer 2015) - ISU Department of Animal Sciences Heat Stress Symposium - Co-chair (Spring 2013) - ISU Association of Graduate Animal Scientists - Treasurer (2012 – 2014) - ISU Graduate Curriculum Committee - Graduate student representative (2013 – 2014) - MU Animal Science Graduate Student Association - Representative (2009 – 2011) - MU Swine Club - President (2008 – 2009) Awards and Honors: - ISU Graduate College Research Excellence Award - Summer 2014 - ISU Dept. of Animal Sciences Graduate Student Excellence Award - Spring 2014 - ISU Borlaug Lectureship Poster Competition - First Place (2012) - MU Graduate Student Forum - Third Place (2011)

Professional Associations: - American Physiological Society - American Society for Nutrition - American Society of Animal Science