Leslie B. Hansen

Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor of Animal Science
University of Minnesota, St. Paul

Education:

1981 Ph.D. Iowa State University Animal Breeding
1978 M.S. University of Minnesota Animal Science
1973 B. S. University of Minnesota Animal Science

Employment:

1981-2005 Professor University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
1973-1974 Director of Information and Midwest Breeders Cooperative
Public Relations Shawano, WI

Professional Experience:

1999-2005 Dairy Cattle Chair, USA National Animal Germplasm Program
1981-2005 Coach, Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Team, U of MN
1998 Overall Program Chair, Joint Meeting of ADSA/ASAS, Denver
1997-1998 Director of Graduate Studies, Animal Science, U of MN
1996 Editor, Journal of Dairy Science
1996 “Futures” Ad Hoc Committee, ADSA
1995-1996 Associate Director, Food Animal Biotechnology Center, U of MN
1993-1995 Associate Editor, Journal of Dairy Science
1994-1996 Long Range Strategic Planning Committee, ADSA
1994 Host Planning Chair, Joint Meeting of ADSA/ASAS, Minneapolis
1992-1995 Director of Graduate Studies, Animal Science, U of MN
1989 Genetics Program Chair, Joint Meeting of ADSA/ASAS, Lexington
1987-1989 Director of Undergraduate Studies, Animal Science, U of MN
1986-1988 Chair, Regional Research Project NC-2, Improving Dairy Cattle Genetically

Awards & Honors:

1995 Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Award, U of MN
1992 Purina Mills Outstanding Teaching Award, ADSA
1986 Distinguished Teacher, College of Agriculture, U of MN
1985 Outstanding National Student Affiliate Advisor, ADSA
1981 Coach, 1st Team, National Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest
1978 First Place Graduate Student Paper Presentation, ADSA