This space serves to relay information that may be relevant or beneficial to AAE/ABM undergraduates. Currently enrolled AAE/ABM students' achievements and experiences will be celebrated and presented here. The AAE/ABM undergraduate program news, announcements from the advising office, and AAE department events will also appear here.
The AAE department or UW-Madison does not directly endorse the organizations and companies presented here unless apparent or specifically noted. For each opportunity, please refer to the provided links and contact information for further details. The postings will be updated as frequently as the opportunities appear, so check back often!
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New AAE Courses
New AAE classes in Fall 2024:
AAE 375-001: Wisconsin Food Project
Description: An initiative focused on developing an alternative supply chain model that makes nutritious food more accessible and affordable. Students will contribute to the pilot program at UW-Madison through procurement, logistics, operations, retailing, and marketing efforts.
AAE 375-002: Leaders in Agribusiness Program
Limited enrollment cap. Instructor consent required.
Description: Professional development training program for students to enhance their interpersonal skills and develop leadership potential through experiences and activities including guest speaker presentations, field trips and tours, professional networking at conferences, verbal presentations, and participating in agribusiness management competitions.
Both will be taught by Jeremy Beach!
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Coming soon in Spring 2025 – AAE 375: Trading in Futures Market!
Develop a practical understanding of futures market operation, price determination, and risk management. Topics include futures contracts and market operation, fundamental and technical analysis, futures trading techniques, and hedging strategies.
Internships
There’re many U.S. government internships and International Affairs-related jobs/internships that will be a great fit for AAE/ABM students! Also check out this article for a list of potential employers.
Full-Time Jobs
Rain and Hail, a crop insurance company has an Insurance Specialist Development Program for full-time, permanent positions! See full details and apply here.
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Browse for various career opportunities all over the U.S. with Dairy Farmers of America!
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Interested in working at UW-Madison? See all currently open positions! Current student job openings are found here.
Scholarships
Each year students must complete the General Application in WiSH in order to be matched to any open Departmental, School/College, and University scholarship applications. The application window is usually Nov. to Feb. 1 for the scholarship to be awarded for the upcoming academic year.
- Eligible current AAE/ABM students should apply to the Renk Scholarship. See past scholarship recipients’ profiles here and here!
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The Wisconsin Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Association (WALSAA) awards scholarships for outstanding sophomores and seniors! Apps open every year in November. Stay tuned.
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The Midwest Food Products Association (MWFPA) scholarships will open on Dec. 4, 2024!
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There’s a CALS Internship Scholarship (reference from past spring 2024 term) with a deadline usually at the end of April!
Research
Prof. Steven Deller and an AAE student, Charles Zumbrunnen completed a paper titled “A Trade Area Analysis of Wisconsin Retail and Service Markets: Updated for 2022”. Read it here!
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AAE/ABM students can participate in research outside of applied economics! WISCIENCE offers Find-a-Mentor workshops and peer leader drop-ins.
Study Abroad
Study Abroad 101s and Funding Info Sessions: In-person and Zoom Study Abroad 101 and Funding information sessions – find all dates here.
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Read about an AAE student’s recent experience of a study abroad program in France: https://blog.studyabroad.wisc.edu/archives/23845
Clubs, Associations, Communities
Find your community in the following organizations/associations in agriculture, economic or business fields:
- Alpha Gamma Rho – Iota Chapter
- Association of Women in Agriculture
- Badger Clubs in Cheese, Crops, Dairy & Meat
- Badger NAMA (National Agri-Marketing Association)
- Business Clubs and Organizations
- Collegiate Farm Bureau
- Economics Student Association
- F.H. King: Students for Sustainable Agriculture
- Gamma Sigma Delta – The Honor Society of Agriculture
- Global Economic Forum – Madison
- Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
- Slow Food UW
- Women in Economics
Others, Volunteer Opportunities
The Morgridge Center for Public Service has volunteer resources and opportunities specifically for UW-Madison students looking to get involved in the community through service. Filter search opportunities by major, cause, and interest areas. Or become a Badger Volunteer!
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Apply to join the Wisconsin Experience Bus Trip! This is an exclusive, no-cost leadership journey across the state, open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Applications are due March 5th.
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The Center for Leadership and Involvement is a great place to explore and connect with undergrad involvement in many areas!
