Kristin Buck, MCC WIRED Grant Director has accepted the position of Science Technology Instructor for the college. Kristin will be teaching Chemistry, Physics and the Biofuels Curriculum courses this fall.

Kristin received her Associate of Science Degree in Chemistry and Animal Science from Northwest College in Wyoming; her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science with a Chemistry Minor from Brigham Young University in Idaho; and her Master’s Degree in Animal Science (Ruminant Nutrition) from University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska. Kristin’s experience in the development of the Biofuels program, instruction and presentation of biofuel products and grant management will be an asset to the college. Kristin has had articles published on the Use of Dried Distillers Grains to Extend Range Capacity, is a member of the National Ag Curriculum Standards Committee for Biotechnology and has received numerous outstanding scholar awards.

Mrs. Buck would like to see the Biofuels program expand and to offer more courses related to green technology. She is also excited to be part of the strengthening and expanding of the MCC Science Department. Kristin enjoys watching her younger siblings sporting activities, is assisting with 4-H projects and is active in FFA. Kristin has been married for one year to her high school sweetheart Zack and they reside in Rosebud.