Professor Phillip John Clauer
Professor Emeritus in Animal Science with a Poultry Science Emphasis
Location: University Park, PA 16802
https://animalscience.psu.edu/directory/pjc19
Email: [email protected]
Areas of Expertise:
- Poultry Judging
- Purebred and Exhibition Poultry
- Incubation
- Small Specialty Poultry Production
- General Poultry Production Management
- Embryology in the Classroom
Education:
- B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, Poultry Science/Business and Industry (1983)
- M.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, Continuing and Vocational Education/Extension (1985)
Employment Record:
- 2023: Professor Emeritus, Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University.
- 2019 to 2023: Associate Teaching Professor, Poultry Science, Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University.
- 2006 to 2019: Senior Instructor / Assistant Teaching Professor, 4-H Youth and Specialty Poultry Programs, Department of Poultry Science, The Pennsylvania State University.
- 2001 to 2006: Senior Extension Associate, 4-H Youth and Specialty Poultry Programs, Department of Poultry Science, The Pennsylvania State University.
- 1985 to 2001: Extension Poultry Specialist, 4-H Youth/Small Flocks, Animal and Poultry Sciences Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
- 1983 to 1985: Program Assistant to Extension Poultry and Small Animal Specialist, Poultry Science Department, University of Wisconsin.
Past Programing and Outreach:
- Leadership in 4-H/Youth Poultry Programs, focusing on traditional rearing and raising poultry projects.
- Organized and conducted state and national 4-H poultry judging contests.
- Assisted in organizing and conducting state F.F.A. Career Development Events.
- Led the 4-H Embryology project, an annual school-enrichment project involving over 40,000 youth in Pennsylvania.
- Provided technical assistance to small and specialty poultry operators, including breeders and owners of domestic poultry, game birds, organic and pastured poultry, urban poultry, and other small specialty flocks.
Teaching:
- Instructed AN SC 421 “Poultry Evaluation and Selection.”
- Taught AN SC 426 “Poultry Judging.”
- Guest lectured and assisted in teaching various courses and labs.
- Developed the Poultry Industry section for AN SC 100 “Intro to Animal Industries.”
- Coordinated AN SC 395 “for credit” internships for the Animal Sciences major.
- Advised undergraduate students in the AN SC Major.
- Advised the Poultry Science Club.
Future Plans:
- To assist in transitioning the Poultry Science Club, judging teams, and youth poultry programs as needed.
- To serve as a judge at poultry fairs and round-ups.
- To provide consultation when time permits.
Publications:
- Authored and contributed to numerous Pennsylvania Extension Publications, including guides, fact sheets, and manuals.
- Contributed to Department Publications and National Extension Publications, particularly in the field of 4-H Poultry Judging and Embryology.
- Received awards for contributions to academic advising, student recruiting, and professional skills.
Past Committee Work:
- Active involvement in various program, college, and national committees, including steering committees, scholarship committees, and advisory roles.
Phillip J. Clauer is a highly experienced and dedicated professional with extensive expertise in poultry science, education, and outreach. His contributions to academia, 4-H youth programs, and the poultry industry have earned him numerous accolades and recognition. As a Professor Emeritus in Animal Science, Phillip continues to make valuable contributions to the field and remains committed to fostering the growth of future poultry enthusiasts and professionals.
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