American Meat Science Association

started, yes.

We received tremendous support from the American Meat Science Association.

We applied for the Judging Jumpstart funds, and we got that twice, which really helped us at the beginning.

The New Mexico Beef Council helped us tremendously with donation for the meat judging team.

Her research has resulted in more than 20 patents and patents pending for innovations in food safety.

Beyond academia, Dr. Brashears has held leadership roles on boards and advisory committees, including the American Meat Science Association, the Development Council, the International Stockman's Education Foundation, and the Protein Pact.

She was a founding member of the SAFE think tank and has chaired the National Alliance for Food Safety and Security and the USDA's multi-state research group.

Her contributions have earned national and international recognition, including induction into the Meat Industry Hall of Fame, fellow status in the American Meat Science Association, and the National Academy of Inventors and numerous awards from leading associations.