Department of Animal Science

Faculty

	Curtis R. Youngs Associate Professor of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Iowa State University 2356B Kildee Hall Ames, IA 50011-3150 Phone: 515-294-5541 Fax: 515-294-4471 Email: cryoungs@iastate.edu
Education Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota: 1985 Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota: 1981
Awards 2005: Faculty of the Year College of Agriculture (Iowa State University Leaders INspiring Connections) 2005: Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2002: Excellence in Academic Advising Award (Iowa State University Foundation) 2002: Outstanding Advisor Award (Iowa State University College of Agriculture) 1999: Outstanding Teacher Award (Iowa State University College of Agriculture) 1998: Outstanding Teacher Award (American Society of Animal Science, Midwest Section) 1998: Teacher Fellow Award (National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture)
Instruction Dr. Youngs provides instruction in Sheep Science (AnS 229), Animal Reproduction (AnS 331), Embryo Transfer and Related Technologies (AnS 333), Embryo Transfer Laboratory (AnS 334),and Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Biological and Ethical Considerations (Hon 321Y). Undergraduate Student Advising
Research Dr. Youngs' areas of research are factors influencing embryo development and survival in domestic farm animals, embryo manipulation, and applied sheep research.
Professional Affiliations American Society of Animal Science International Embryo Transfer Society American Embryo Transfer Association North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture
Selected Publications Youngs, C.R. and A.E. Freeman. 2006. Breeding (animal). In McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science