Andrea Garmyn

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Academic Specialist, Teaching and Outreach
Department of Animal Science

Degrees:
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2009
M.S, Kansas State University, 2007
B.S., The Ohio State University, 2004

Professional Positions

Adjunct Professor, Department of Animal & Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, 2020-present

Research Assistant Professor, Department of Animal & Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, 2014-2020

Senior Research Associate, Department of Animal & Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, 2012-2014

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Animal & Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, 2010-2012

Instructional Activities

ANS 200B: Introduction to Meat Evaluation

ANS 300B: Advanced Meat Judging

ANS 201: Animal Products

FSC 433: Food Processing - Muscle Foods

Dr. Garmyn is the faculty coordinator and coach for the MSU Meat Judging Team. Keep up with the MSU Meat Science program on Facebook. She also serves the faculty liaison for the MSU Meat Laboratory. Follow the Meat Lab on Facebook for current activities and meat sales.

Research Interests

Garmyn's research focuses on beef and lamb eating quality and implementing strategies during animal production or post-mortem processing to improve eating quality and ensure positive consumer outcomes.