Dr. Bo Garcia joined the Department of Animal Science as a Ph.D. student in 2023 and completed his doctoral program in 2026. Following his graduate work, he continued at the University as an Extension Assistant Professor with a teaching and extension appointment. In this role, he contributes to student instruction and outreach efforts while coordinating the collegiate meat judging team.

Dr. Garcia maintains active involvement in professional and academic organizations, including the American Meat Science Association (AMSA), the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA), and Gamma Sigma Delta, the Nebraska Honor Society of Agriculture.