Erika Hwang
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Animal and Veterinary Sciences Department
Office: Poole Agricultural Hall 91A
Phone: 803-238-2183
Email: erikaj@clemson.edu
Educational Background
Ph.D. Animal Science
Clemson University
M.S. Agriculture
Clemson University 2023
B.S. Animal Science
Clemson University 2018
Courses Taught
GTA - Horse Care Techniques, Fall 2022
GTA - Equine Behavior and Training, Fall 2022
GTA - Advanced Equine Management, Spring 2023
GTA - Principles of Animal Nutrition, Summer 2023
GTA - Contemporary Issues, Summer 2023
Profile
Erika is a native of Columbia, SC in Lexington County. She attended Clemson University earning a Bachelor's Degree in Animal and Veterinary Sciences and is finishing her Master's Degree in Agriculture. Erika will start her Ph.D. in Animal Science in the fall of 2023 under Dr. Kristine Vernon. Erika previously served as the Lexington County 4-H Agent for Clemson Extension and enjoys programs dealing with animal science education, spending time at the horse farm, and traveling with family and friends.
Research Interests
Generational differentiation in burnout recognition
Equine exercise physiology
Equine best management practices
Publications
“4-H Healthy Movers Curriculum”. Clemson Cooperative Extension, Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension; 2022 Feb. LGP SC4H.
Shaw, K., Hwang, E., McCarter, A., Vernon, K. (2021). Perceptions and Participation in Virtual 4-H Horse Project Programming in South Carolina.