Champaign, IL (May 8, 2026)—The American Dairy Science Association® (ADSA®) is pleased to announce Ryan Wolf as the 2026 recipient of the Genevieve Christen Distinguished Undergraduate Student Award. The award will be presented on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, during the awards ceremony at the ADSA Annual Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Genevieve Christen Distinguished Undergraduate Student Award was created to recognize distinguished undergraduates who have demonstrated leadership ability, academic achievement, involvement in the industry, and participation in the ADSA Undergraduate Student Division (USD) and local club activities.
Ryan Wolf is currently a senior at Iowa State University who will be graduating with a major in animal science, a minor in biology, and a dairy cattle production management certificate. Growing up close to the family farm outside of Bankston, Iowa, Wolf knew he wanted to stay involved in the dairy industry from a young age. Throughout his time in the Dairy Science Club at Iowa State University, he has served as club president, college council representative, and chair of the education committee. He has devoted much of his time in the club to community outreach and education, fostering a better understanding of the dairy industry’s impact.
It is with great pleasure that ADSA and the ADSA Foundation present Ryan Wolf with the 2026 Genevieve Christen Distinguished Undergraduate Student Award.
About the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA)
The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) is an international organization of educators, scientists, and industry representatives who are committed to advancing the dairy industry and keenly aware of the vital role the dairy sciences play in fulfilling the economic, nutritive, and health requirements of the world’s population. It provides leadership in scientific and technical support to sustain and grow the global dairy industry through generation, dissemination, and exchange of information and services. Together, ADSA members have discovered new methods and technologies that have revolutionized the dairy industry. www.adsa.org