MANRRS39 - Annual Training Conference and Career Expo
Memphis, Tennessee | April 2-6, 2025
MANRRS, Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences, at Oregon State University provides a framework for academic, professional, and social development of underrepresented students in fields of agriculture, natural resources and related sciences through leadership, community service and professional development activities.
MANRRS at OSU - Making History!
- Won first place in Chapter of the Year Award three different times (2009, 2011, & 2025)!
- Placed in second or third place 14 times in total!
- First Place in Undergraduate Research Poster Division I (David Bugarin Renteria)
- Top 10 Undergraduate Research Poster Division I (Fatima Flores & Daniel Gonzalez)
- Top five in Photo Contest (Sofia Uribe Zapien)
- Top 10 Graduate 3-Minute Thesis Contest (Felice Yarbough)
- Top 10 Oral Undergraduate Presentation Division I (Venecia Rollins)
- Competed in MANRRS Bowl
- Farm Credit VIP Scholar (Jimena Anguiano-Cisneros)
Fig 1: Jimena Anguiano-Cisneros (Co-President) and Clarisa Caballero-Ignacio (Faculty Advisor)
Chapter Representation at National Level:
9 Undergraduates | 1 Graduate Student | 2 Faculty Advisors | 2 Alumni
- Daniel Fuentes (Community Representative)
- Daniel Gonzalez (Co-President)
- David Bugarin Renteria
- Demetrius Payton-Rivas (Parliamentarian)
- Fatima Flores (Vice President)
- Felice Yarbough (Graduate Teaching Assistant/Advisor)
- Froilan Camacho (Membership Chair)
- Jimena Anguiano-Cisneros (Co-President)
- Sofia Uribe Zapien (Secretary)
- Venecia Rollins
- Clarisa Caballero-Ignacio (Advisor)
- Wanda Crannell (Advisor)
- Xavier Tacker (MANRRS at OSU Alumni)
- Logan Quinn (MANRRS at OSU Alumni)
Fig 3: David Bugarin Rentria received First Place in Undergraduate Poster Division I
Fig 4: Sofia Uribe Zapienplaced in the top 5 for Photo Contest
Advisors in Action
- Clarisa Caballero-Ignacio | Invited Panelist for Chapter Advisor Workshop I: Passing the Torch: Succession Planning for MANRRSE-Boards
- Wanda Crannell and Clarisa Caballero | Recruited during the Junior MANRRS College Fair - Provided OSU Undergraduate and Graduate information
- Felice Yarbough | Invited Panelist for Workshop 2: Perfectly Imperfect: Achieving without burning out
- Felice Yarbough | volunteered for Junior MANRRS Impromptu Speaking Judge
Fig 5: Panelists including, Clarisa Caballero-Ignacio for Chapter Advisor Workshop I: Passing the Torch: Succession Planning for MANRRSE-Bords
Fig 6: Felice Yarbough invited panelist for Workshop 2: Perfectly Imperfect: Achieving without burning out
Fig 7: Wanda Crannell and Clarisa Caballero-Ignacio tabling
Career Expo
MANRRS39 welcomed over 1,600 attendees to the Conference, featuring a dynamic Career Expo with 74 exhibitors
Fig 8: Daniel Gonzalez is interacting with Zoetis to learn about the opportunities Zoetis has to offer including internships
Fig 9: Members ready for the Career Expo
Workshops
A glimpse of the workshops provided during the National MANRRS Conference
Graduate Workshops:
- Mapping your Graduate Journey: Tips for Success and Balance
- From Research to Results: Leveraging Your Graduate Work for Industry Success
Undergraduate Workshops:
- Ag Tech and Innovation: Shaping the Future of Food and Sustainability
- Pause with Purpose: The Power of Intentional Self-Check-ins
- More than What‘s on Paper: Showcasing Your True Potential
- Climbing the Ladder: Thriving in Corporate and Government Sectors
Professional Workshops:
- Sowing Seeds of Understanding: Agriculture, Environment, and Community Engagement
- Leadership in the Making: Building Management Skills as a Career Professional
“MANRRS at OSU is honored to receive the 2025 Chapter of the Year Award! I’m incredibly proud of the OSU MANRRS Chapter! This recognition is a direct reflection of their unwavering dedication and hard work. In 2024, the chapter led and participated in 41 activities, ranging from professional development workshops and community service to fundraisers and outreach and recruitment efforts. I’m so thankful to be part of their journey. It’s an honor to be their advisor and to witness all they continue to accomplish”
Clarisa Caballero-Ignacio
MANRRS at OSU Chapter Advisor
CAS Coordinator of Student Outreach & Retention
2025 DAM Proud Day!
Consider Donating to the following funds on April 30th, 2025!
MANRRS at OSU - CAS Climate, Diversity, and Inclusion Fund
Promotes academic and professional advancement and empower underrepresented students in agricultural and natural sciences.
MANRRS at OSU is an ambassador for the CAS Climate, Diversity, and Inclusion Fund. Any donations made through this link on Dam Proud Day (April 30) will go towards the chapter
CAS Diversity Advancement & Retention Excellence
The goal is to provide retention scholarships to students who are not only financially in need but are also engaged in leadership and committed to giving back to their communities.
Caballero-Ignacio, MANRRS Chapter Advisor is spear heading the first-ever Dam Proud Day initiative for the CAS Diversity Advancement & Retention Excellence Fund
Ready to support now and keep the impact going year-round?
Instructions:
- Visit the OSU Donation web page
- On the Amount (USD): Type in the amount you’d like to gift
- Frequency: Select “once”
- I want to give to: Type in and select,“Terence Bradshaw Minorities in Ag, Natl Resources & Related Sci Fund”
We greatly appreciate your generosity and support!
Fig 10. Arrival and first day of the conference for our group
Fig 11: During President Reception: MANRRS - Boots, Blues & BBQ