NACTA 2025 Oral Abstracts

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A Comprehensive Curriculum Design ProcessBrandie Disberger - Kansas State University
A Model for Building a Community of Creation and Practice Around Writing Effective Team-Based Learning (TBL) ActivitiesNeal MacDougall - California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Applying Effective Experiential Learning in Global Settings: Co-Teaching as an Engagement Strategy for International Immersion ExperiencesDaniel Foster - The Pennsylvania State University
Melanie Miller Foster - Pennsylvania State University
Beyond the Grade: Ungrading as a Path to Learning and GrowthNoel Habashy - The Pennsylvania State University
Boosting Workforce Readiness: Employability Skills Through Digital Learning BadgesJama Coartney - Virgniia Tech
Case Study: Creating Buy-In Remains Important When Using Virtual Reality for TeachingGalen Collins - Mississippi State University
Challenges of AI Integration in Asynchronous Online Learning: Comparing Class Performance in an AI-Integrated AssignmentSoohyoun Ahn - University of Florida
D.E.C.R.E.A.S.E: Distance Education - Creating Resource-Rich E-Learning Approaches and Systems for EngagementGeorgette Kluiters - University of Florida
Embedding High-Impact Practices in the Curriculum of an Interdisciplinary and Global Undergraduate MajorGail Nonnecke - Iowa State University
Engaging Learners with Practical Perspective Through PodcastingLaura Greenhaw - University of Florida
Enhancing Agricultural Faculty Teaching Through a Custom-Built AI ToolJason Peake - University of Georgia
Enhancing Learning Efficiency in Off-Site Laboratory SettingsCarrie Pickworth - North Carolina State University
Experiential Learning Projects for Engaging Asynchronous Online StudentsRobert Williams - East Texas A&M University
Farming Without Fear: Strategies for Treating & Preventing Accidents and InjuriesDan Witten - Morningside University
Feeling Creative? Teaching and Encouraging Creativity Best Practices in Agricultural ClassroomsCourtney Gibson - Texas Tech University
Fostering Leadership and Community in Agricultural Education: Insights on FFA National Chapter Award Program Practices for Increased Student InvolvementJessica Goins - University of Florida
Grading Anarchy: Ungraded Classroom Technique to Encourage Creativity and EngagementLacey Roberts-Hill - Texas Tech University
Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices in the ClassroomMartie Gillen - University of Florida
Incorporating Community Engagement Activities into an Online Agribusiness Entrepreneurship ClassAbbas Aboohamidi - Sam Houston State University
Shyam Nair - Sam Houston State University
Living Stories: Creating Space for Connection, Community, and MatteringJosie Bryan - University of Florida
Kate H. Fletcher - University of Florida
Micro-Credentials for Educators: Empowering Global Learning with On-Demand Badging & CoursesDaniel Foster - The Pennsylvania State University
Melanie Miller Foster - Pennsylvania State University
Reflections on Addressing the Needs of Environmental Studies Students Through Eco-Justice PedagogyTorrie Cropps - University of Texas at Dallas
Take It to the Classroom: Using Research Tools as Reflection TacticsDaniel Foster - The Pennsylvania State University
Op McCubbins - Mississippi State University
Melanie Miller Foster - Pennsylvania State University
Teaming Up for Success: Exploring the Power of Group ExamsJessica Benson - Mississippi State University
The Art of Science Communication: Capturing Nematological Research in NebraskaShane White - University of Florida
Jamie Loizzo - University of Florida
The Power of AI in Education: Simulations, Reflection, and Critical ThinkingHeather Young - University of Florida
Using Artificial Intelligence to Generate Your Teaching MaterialsCheryl Wachenheim - North Dakota State University
Utilizing the Social Annotation Tool Hypothesis to Enhance Collaborative LearningKellie Claflin - Ohio State
Walking Towards a Culture of CompassionDusti Ingles - Iowa State University
What do the Media Say? An Exercise in Understanding How the Media Presents Agricultural IssuesHolli Leggette - Texas A&M University

Advising Strategies for High-Achieving Animal Science Students Based on Their Perceptions of Pursuing Admission to Veterinary SchoolAshley York - Purdue University Animal Sciences
AI in the Classroom: Evaluating AI's Effectiveness for Brainstorming Creative Ideas in the ClassroomJessica Dammers Hemphill - Texas Tech University
Aligning Education with Industry Needs: A Study of Recruiters' Priorities of Leadership Competencies for Agricultural CareersMegan Cantrell - University of Florida
An Assessment of the Short- and Long-Term Economic Benefits of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Agriculture at a Land-Grant UniversityPrakash Bhave - North Carolina State University - Agricultural Institute
An Examination of Factors that Impact Student Success in Animal Science Nutrition: Strategies to ConsiderZhihong Xu - Texas A&M University
Are Surveys Data Collection Tools Only or Do They Also Serve as Tools for Opinion Formation?Fallys Masambuka-Kanchewa - Iowa State University
A Virtual Sense of Place: Analysis of Students' VR Experiences and Feedback From The iVisit ProjectJamie Loizzo - University of Florida
Benefits of Service LearningSteven Chumbley - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Bridging Academic Learning and Career Development: Evaluating the Impact of Undergraduate Equine Research ExperiencesJosi Solsaa - North Dakota State University
Bridging the GAP? An Investigation into Turfgrass ApprenticeshipsCarson Letot - Sandhills Community College/United States Golf Association
Building Global Digital Communities of Practice: How Do We Measure Success?Daniel Foster - The Pennsylvania State University
Melanie Miller Foster - Pennsylvania State University
Can Online Discussion Board Analytics Predict Final Course Grades?Will Doss - University of Arkansas
Cultivating Systems Thinkers: Pedagogical Innovations in Global Food Production and HealthAravind Sai Sarathy - University of Wisconsin Madison
Culturally Engaging Campus Environments: Lessons Learned from International Students' Shared ExperiencesCarla Jagger - University of Florida
Developing Undergraduate Researchers for Enhanced Workforce ReadinessCara Lawson - The Ohio State University
Documentaries as Catalysts for Intercultural Competence: Enhancing Learning, Promoting Critical Thinking, and Fostering EmpathyJose Antonio Molina Gonzalez - University of Florida
Employment Opportunities for College Graduates in Food, Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, and the Environment, United States, 2025 - 2030Christine Wilson - Purdue University
Enhancing the Development of Teaching Identity in Graduate Students: A Continued Study in Agricultural SciencesMia Sullivan - Pennsylvania State University
Morgan Vincent - Penn State University
Examining Factors Influencing Career and Academic Aspirations in Food, Agricultural, Natural Resource, and Health and Nutrition (FAHN) Among Underrepresented, First-Generation College Students: A Thematic Analysis of Photovoice ContributionsJorge Ruiz-Menjivar - University of Florida
Leticia Vega - Barry University College or Art & Sciences
Examining Non-Traditional Grading and Employer Competencies in Colleges of AgricultureAbigail Cheng - Virginia Tech
Examining Student Perceptions of Instructor and Advisor Interactions: Insights From a College-Wide Survey (Part 1)Jennifer Bundy - Iowa State University
Exploring the Impact of Students Backgrounds and Well-Being on Academic SuccessBryan Whittenton - Mississippi State University
Food Science Students' Perceptions of Generative AI Tools: Before and After AI-Integrated AssignmentSoohyoun Ahn - University of Florida
Fostering Intercultural Communication Competencies Through a Virtual Exchange ProjectJose Antonio Molina Gonzalez - University of Florida
Future of Our Food: Arts-Based Analysis of Electronic Field Trip Impacts on Sustainable Agriculture Content KnowledgeJamie Loizzo - University of Florida
Graduation Trends for Agriculture and Related Sciences: Are We Dealing with the Enrollment Cliff?Aaron Giorgi - West Virginia University
Hands-On Sustainability: Project-Based Learning as a Catalyst for Engagement in Higher EducationMary Arenberg - SUNY Cobleskill
How Do Teaching Methods Impact Motivation Among Vulnerable and Non-Vulnerable Students?Leah Pylate - Mississippi State University
How Do They Do It? Exploring Group and Teamwork in ANR CoursesLaura Greenhaw - University of Florida
If You Zoom It, Students Still Come: Flexible Modality Preferences and Performance in an Introductory Undergraduate CourseRachel Cott - Kansas State University
Investigating Knowledge Changes from One-Time Workshops: Did They Learn or Already Know?Sara Cloft - Purdue University Department of Animal Sciences
Is This For Real? Testing and Teaching Students to Identify AI-Generated ImagesCourtney Gibson - Texas Tech University
Leveraging Learning Analytics to Enhance Student Engagement in Graduate Statistics: A Problem-Based Learning Approach in Agricultural EducationZhihong Xu - Texas A&M University
Leveraging Social Media for Agricultural Literacy: Equipping Students with Practical SkillsJessica Benson - Mississippi State University
Op McCubbins - Mississippi State University
Carley Morrison - Mississippi State University
Navigating Career Paths: Supports and Barriers for First-Year Agriculture StudentsKellie Claflin - Ohio State
Navigating Leadership: Perspectives From an Agricultural University in Central AmericaJose Antonio Molina Gonzalez - University of Florida
Pablo Lamino Jaramillo - Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida
Personal Growth through Service-Learning Abroad: Key Skills Shaped by Immersive ExperiencesKate H. Fletcher - University of Florida
Shared Language: Exploring Operational Definitions of Global Learning, Intercultural Learning and Domestic Study AwayDaniel Foster - The Pennsylvania State University
Elizabeth Karcher - Purdue University
Melanie Miller Foster - Pennsylvania State University
Lacey Roberts-Hill - Texas Tech University
The Power of Perspective: Fostering Student Growth through Engagement with Challenging ViewpointsSidney Schnor - Iowa State University
Tools, Trust, and Transformation: Human-AI Podcasting in ANR Communication and EducationJamie Loizzo - University of Florida
Transforming Teaching: Enhancing Faculty Teaching and Student LearningJackson Horton - Mississippi State University
USDA Teaching Excellence Award Mentorship Program: Reflections From the MentorsCarolyn Copenheaver - Virginia Tech
When Academia and Individuals with Disabilities Collaborate: A Two-Year Case Study of the Forestry Force ProgramNick Fuhrman - University of Georgia
When the Teacher Becomes the Student: A Reflection-Based Analysis of a Teaching Academy for University FacultyEmma Berry - Mississippi State University