Science, Research and Development, Animal Science

Julia Lauren Gates

Easley, South Carolina (***) *04 – 5668 *******@*.*******.***

Masters graduate student in the Animal and Veterinary Science department focusing on equine physiology and biomechanics. Solid background in animal and life science, physiology, and research with increasing knowledge of bioengineering, business administration and product development.

EDUCATION

2017- Present

2013 - 2017

APPLIED RESEARCH

Master’s of Science

Clemson University

Major: Animal and Veterinary Science

Focus: Equine physiology

Bachelor’s of Science

Clemson University

Major: Animal and Veterinary Science

Minor: Business Administration

Minor: Life Science Cluster

Graduate Research: Equine Biomechanics Master’s Thesis Research Fall 2017 – Spring 2019

• Performed an extensive literature review.

• Created an experimental design in order to conduct research in a field setting.

• Created and performed filtering and survey processes to select specific volunteer participants in order to conduct study.

• Investigated whether different equine conformation types created differences rider oscillations and potential balance improvement.

• Managed and engaged undergraduates throughout the data collection and data analysis process to further interest them in the techniques of research.

• Performed extensive data analysis with statistician.

• Held committee meetings to keep the involved personnel involved

• Applied the guidance and suggestions from committee members throughout the data analysis and interpretation process.

• Developed and prepared a manuscript for thesis defense and publication. Graduate Research: Equine Feeding Behavior Research Spring 2018 – Fall 2018

• Lead undergraduates through the research process looking at the effects of feeding hay to horses through different delivery methods.

• Assessed hay wastage, hay refusals, feeding behavior as well as the economic impacts of the differing delivery methods to stalled and pastured horses.

• Daily tasks required researchers to collect, weigh and assess hay wastage and hay refusals every 12 hours.

• Researchers monitored feeding behaviors through cameras mounted on the stall ceiling for the stalled horses.

• Researchers were required to monitor behavior for two hours from the time hay was delivered to the horses at 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.

• After three weeks of field research, all data was analyzed and interpreted in order to create an extension publication from an undergraduate and a peer reviewed journal article.

Undergraduate Research:

• Worked with other undergraduates to assess specifically horse conformation

• Presented data and notable findings at Clemson undergraduate research fair

• Helped prepare presentation and statistical findings for Equine Science Symposium 2017

Published Abstract: M. Starnes, R. Strunk, K. Vernon. 2017. Relationship of equine conformation to stride length at the trot. J. Equine Vet Science. 52:48. May 2017.

Undergraduate Research Assistant: Equine Biomechanics and Behavior Creative Inquiry (Fall 2016 – Spring 2017)

• Investigate the effects that riders of varying experience have on a horse’s gait kinematics as well as behavioral responses the horses exhibited with the various riders.

• The kinematic data were collected by measuring joint angles along with stride length in MatLab, while behavior was closely observed visually (Fall 2016).

• The data was completely analyzed and interpreted with the findings presented at the Equine Science Society’s national symposium during summer 2017.

• The manuscript was accepted for publishing in 2018. Published Abstract: R. Strunk, K. Vernon, R. Blob, P. Skewes, W. Bridges. 2017. Effects of rider experience level on horse kinematics and behavior. J. Equine Vet Science. 52:64. May 2017.

RELEVANT

COURSEWORK TAKEN

Equine Exercise Physiology Domestic Animal Behaviors Orthopedic Engineering Basic Immunology

Medical Device Commercialization Introduction Virology Statistical Methods I Animal Health

Statistical Methods 2 Horse Care Techniques

Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals Behavioral Ecology Principles of Animal Nutrition Advanced Equine Management Advanced Equine Management – Spring 2019

• Laboratory instructor

o Plan and teach undergraduate labs either on campus or at the university equine farm

o Assist in teaching lectures

o Create exam questions from the lab portion of the course o Grade undergraduate assignments

o Hold office hours outside of class for students to seek extra help RELEVANT

COURSEWORK

TAUGHT AND

ASSISTED

PUBLICATIONS AND

ABSTRACTS

In Preparation:

Gates J.L., Bridges W.C., Blob R.W., Scott T.R., Vernon K.L. (2019). Effects of equine conformation, limb joint angulation, biomechanics and kinematics on rider balance. J. Equine Vet Sci.

Under Review for the Journal of Translational Animal Science: Gates J., Bridges W., Vernon K. (2019). The effects of feeding hay through different delivery methods on hay wastage, feeding behavior and economic impacts when feeding stalled and pastured adult horses.

Abstracts

i. Strunk R.C., Skewes P.A., Blob R.W., Bridges W.C., Vernon K.L. (2017). Effects of rider experience level on horse kinematics and behavior. J. Equine Vet Sci. 52. 64. 10.1016/j.jevs.2017.03.068.

ii. Starnes MV, Strunk RC, Bridges WC, Vernon KL. Relationship of equine conformation to stride length at the trot [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2017 Equine Science Society Symposium; 2017 May; Minneapolis, Minnesota

(MN): JEVS; 2017. Abstract nr 19.

iii. Relationship of Equine Conformation to Stride Length at the Trot Kristine Vernon, Rebekah Strunk, Julia Gates, Madison Starnes, Katelyn Williams

Proceedings from the Focus on CI Symposium 2017. Poster #67. Research Time Management and Prioritization

Data Collection Organization

Data Analysis Analytical Thinking

Project Management Communication

Product Development Creativity

Microsoft Office Professionalism

MATLAB Software Reliable

JMP Statistical Software Leadership and Teamwork

Graduate Teaching Assistant Principle – August 2018 – Present Clemson University

Graduate Teaching Assistant – August 2017 – August 2018 Clemson University

WORK EXPERIENCE

CORE SKILLS

Equine Breaking and Training - Fall 2017 & Fall 2018

• Help manage both students and young horses with varying experience and age levels

• Direct students and take initiative to instruct with detail

• Assist students in learning how to work around young horses

• Aid students with training techniques

Animal Agribusiness Development – Spring 2019

• Assist students with business plan development

• Help with business development and market research

• Grade student assignments

• Hold office hours outside of class for students to seek extra help Equine Exercise Physiology - Spring 2017 & Fall 2018

• Grade undergraduate assignments

• Hold office hours outside of class for students to seek extra help Immunology – Spring 2017

• Grade undergraduate assignments and exams

Advanced Equine Reproduction – Spring 2019

• Assist with breeding and foaling activities at the equine center as needed

Clemson University Creative Inquiry Research Team in Equine Biomechanics International Mounted Games Association

United States Pony Club

Mounted Games Across America

United States Hunter Jumper Association

United States Equestrian Federation

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS

REFERENCES

Dr. Kristine Vernon Dr. Melinda Harman

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Graduate Student Government – Senator (Fall 2017 – Fall 2018) Tasks: Attended all meetings with senators representing departments campus wide to present and express departmental concerns. Concerns were met and addressed by the graduate student government officials to improve the graduate study body of Clemson University. Senators were also highly involved in community outreach and hosting events for all graduate students to attend.

Equine Science Symposium – Attendee (Summer 2017)

Tasks: Aided Clemson’s two speakers in preparation for their presentations and attended all symposiums by guest speakers. United States Hunter Jumper Association

Horse of the Year Recipient

2016 Champion

2017 Champion

2018 Reserve Champion

United States Pony Club – National Youth Congress (Winter 2014) Tasks: Represented the youth of the Pony Club and worked with other delegates to improve the foundations of USPC. I continue to serve as an ambassador for my region of the country.

National Youth Congress Committee Chair: Ann Haller Mounted Games Across America – Board of Governors – Junior Rider Representative

(Fall 2015 – Spring 2017)

Tasks: Represented the junior riders of MGAA and worked with the Board of Governors to transition to the International Rulebook as well as improve the organization as a whole. International relations that I have made allow me to continue traveling abroad to promote Mounted Games Across America.

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