Distillers Grains Technology Council Field Grain
2009 Scholarships Winners

1. Name: Allison Burgers.
University: Iowa State University.
Title of Research: Prediction of Fermentable Starch Content by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

Research Advisor: Dr. Charles R. Hurburgh, Jr.
Scholarship Sponsor: Dr. Harold Tilstra, Land O' Lakes Purina Feed



2. Name: Victor Perez Mendoza
University: University of Illinois.
Title of Research: Effects of Feeding Dried Distillers Grains With Solubles (DDGS) on Intestinal Health of Young Pigs and Chicks.
Research Advisor: Dr. James E. Pettigrew
Scholarship Sponsor: Scott Gemmell, Phibrochem.



3. Name: Jason Carmack.
University: Illinois State University.
Title of Research: Effects of Distillers Grain Supplementation on Dystocia and Beef Cow Performance.
Research Advisor: Dr. Paul Walker.
Scholarship Sponsor: Dr. Luke Adam, Beam Global Spirits & Wine (Presented by Charlie Staff, DGTC).



4. Name: Mahmoud Masa'deh.
University: University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Title of Research: Dried Distillers Grains With Solubles in Laying Hens and Pullet Rations.
Research Advisor: Dr. Sheila E. Scheideler.
Scholarship Sponsor: Dr. Lance Forster, Archer Daniels Midland (Presented by Charlie Staff, DGTC) .



5. Name: Cynthia Martel.
University: Kansas State University.
Title of Research: None.
Research Advisor: Dr. Barry Bradford.
Scholarship Sponsor: Don Livermore, Pernod Ricard.