Mellissa Crosswhite

Dr. Mellissa Crosswhite is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Oklahoma State University. Her primary teaching responsibilities are to instruct Form and Function of Livestock and Poultry, a course primarily focusing on the anatomy and physiology of livestock animals, Animal Growth and Performance, Capstone for Animal Agriculture, and internship related coursework. She has also taught Animal and Food Science Professional Development and Peer-Led Team Learning in Animal Science. Additionally, she advises undergraduates within the department as well as advising the Beta Psi chapter of the Sigma Alpha sorority, Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlemen's Association, and the Leaders of Excellence in Animal and Food Sciences. Mellissa's research interests are in applied ruminant reproductive physiology, focusing mainly on beef cattle and on-farm research. 

Mellissa and her husband, Justin, have 2 dogs and raise cattle outside of Stillwater, OK.