Tag: NAMA

From theory to practice: students apply science communication skill sets through client projects

To be the next generation of science communication leaders, it is important for our graduates to understand science communication theory and how to apply what they have learned in practice. To be the next generation of science communication leaders, it is important for our graduates to understand science communication theory and how to apply what …

From the Classroom to the Industry: LSC Students and their Summer Internships

LSC undergraduate and graduate students had very exciting summers, interning everywhere from UW–Madison Center for Limnology field station to the World Health Organization in Washington D.C.. LSC undergraduate and graduate students had very exciting summers, interning everywhere from UW–Madison Center for Limnology field station to the World Health Organization in Washington D.C..

Agri-marketing team continues tradition of success

The UW–Madison chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) continued their longstanding tradition of excellence by finishing the academic year with a second place national win and nearly $10,000 in scholarships and awards. The organization has a deep connection with the Department of Life Sciences Communication, which serves as its department sponsor. A faculty member …

lsc students are gaining real-world marketing experience through uw-madison nama

The National Agri-Marketing Association, otherwise known as NAMA, is a national association for professionals in marketing and agribusiness. Here on campus many LSC students have joined the UW–Madison NAMA chapter under the guidance of LSC Faculty Associate Sarah Botham.  “We are affiliated with Badger NAMA, the professional organization in the area comprised of agri-marketers in a variety of fields, …

lsc alumnus john rozum awarded nama 2012 professional development award of excellence

The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) awarded Life Sciences Communication alumnus, John Rozum, one of its four prestigious 2012 Professional Development Awards of Excellence. The award is given out on the basis of “outstanding achievement in each of the professional development areas: marketing communications, product/species management, public relations, and sales,” according to the National NAMA website. Rozum …

uw nama chapter wins fourth place at national competition

Last week 14 CALS students presented their marketing plan for the product “Easy AI” at the National Agri-Marketing Association’s (NAMA)  Student Marketing Competition held at the national conference in Kansas City. Twenty-nine teams from across the country competed – six were named as finalists. Our very own UW–Madison NAMA team achieved fourth place honors! Iowa state walked away …

lsc alumna katie dogs wins nama-region II award for merck animal health press release

2011 LSC graduate Katie Dogs, who is now with the agricultural public relations firm Osborn & Barr’s Animal Practice Group, has been recognized for her outstanding strategic communication work. Dogs authored a press release for Merck Animal Health that was awarded first place in the Best of NAMA-Region II Ceremony in Kansas City earlier this month. You …