Oral Presentation Schedule

Presentation Block 1: Scholarship
Location: Strathcona
Moderator: Carla Jagger
Session Coordinator: Christopher Estepp

Food Science Students' Perceptions of Generative AI Tools: Before and After AI-Integrated AssignmentSoohyoun Ahn - University of Florida1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
How Do Teaching Methods Impact Motivation Among Vulnerable and Non-Vulnerable Students?Leah Pylate - Mississippi State University1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Employment Opportunities for College Graduates in Food, Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, and the Environment, United States, 2025 - 2030Christine Wilson - Purdue University1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
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
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Documentaries as Catalysts for Intercultural Competence: Enhancing Learning, Promoting Critical Thinking, and Fostering EmpathyJose Antonio Molina Gonzalez - University of Florida2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Fostering Intercultural Communication Competencies Through a Virtual Exchange ProjectJose Antonio Molina Gonzalez - University of Florida2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Navigating Career Paths: Supports and Barriers for First-Year Agriculture StudentsKellie Claflin - Ohio State2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Presentation Block 2: Practice of Teaching
Location: Devonian
Moderator: Kathryn Boening-Ulman
Session Coordinator: Gaea Hock

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
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Micro-Credentials for Educators: Empowering Global Learning with On-Demand Badging & CoursesDaniel Foster - The Pennsylvania State University
Melanie Miller Foster - Pennsylvania State University
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
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
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Teaming Up for Success: Exploring the Power of Group ExamsJessica Benson - Mississippi State University2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Presentation Block 3: Practice of Teaching
Location: Leduc
Moderator: Jennifer Clark
Session Coordinator: Thomas Paulsen

Feeling Creative? Teaching and Encouraging Creativity Best Practices in Agricultural ClassroomsCourtney Gibson - Texas Tech University1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Walking Towards a Culture of CompassionDusti Ingles - Iowa State University1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
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 Obispo1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Using Artificial Intelligence to Generate Your Teaching MaterialsCheryl Wachenheim - North Dakota State University1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
The Art of Science Communication: Capturing Nematological Research in NebraskaShane White - University of Florida
Jamie Loizzo - University of Florida
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
The Power of AI in Education: Simulations, Reflection, and Critical ThinkingHeather Young - University of Florida2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
What do the Media Say? An Exercise in Understanding How the Media Presents Agricultural IssuesHolli Leggette - Texas A&M University2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Presentation Block 4: Scholarship
Location: Chairman
Moderator: Don Mulvaney
Session Coordinator: Tracy Rutherford

Presentation Block 5: Scholarship
Location: Chancellor
Moderator: Adnan Alrubaye
Session Coordinator: Renee McFee

Presentation Block 1: Scholarship
Location: Turner Valley
Moderator: Ann Bybee-Finley
Session Coordinator: OP McCubbins

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
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
A Virtual Sense of Place: Analysis of Students' VR Experiences and Feedback From The iVisit ProjectJamie Loizzo - University of Florida3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Tools, Trust, and Transformation: Human-AI Podcasting in ANR Communication and EducationJamie Loizzo - University of Florida3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Future of Our Food: Arts-Based Analysis of Electronic Field Trip Impacts on Sustainable Agriculture Content KnowledgeJamie Loizzo - University of Florida4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Hands-On Sustainability: Project-Based Learning as a Catalyst for Engagement in Higher EducationMary Arenberg - SUNY Cobleskill4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
When the Teacher Becomes the Student: A Reflection-Based Analysis of a Teaching Academy for University FacultyEmma Berry - Mississippi State University4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Building Global Digital Communities of Practice: How Do We Measure Success?Daniel Foster - The Pennsylvania State University
Melanie Miller Foster - Pennsylvania State University
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Presentation Block 2: Practice of Teaching
Location: Strathcona
Moderator: Norma Dawkins
Session Coordinator: Janet Kerr

Utilizing the Social Annotation Tool Hypothesis to Enhance Collaborative LearningKellie Claflin - Ohio State3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Challenges of AI Integration in Asynchronous Online Learning: Comparing Class Performance in an AI-Integrated AssignmentSoohyoun Ahn - University of Florida3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Incorporating Community Engagement Activities into an Online Agribusiness Entrepreneurship ClassAbbas Aboohamidi - Sam Houston State University
Shyam Nair - Sam Houston State University
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Living Stories: Creating Space for Connection, Community, and MatteringJosie Bryan - University of Florida
Kate H. Fletcher - University of Florida
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Boosting Workforce Readiness: Employability Skills Through Digital Learning BadgesJama Coartney - Virgniia Tech4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Case Study: Creating Buy-In Remains Important When Using Virtual Reality for TeachingGalen Collins - Mississippi State University4:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Presentation Block 3: Scholarship
Location: Devonian
Moderator: John Ewing
Session Coordinator: Grady Roberts

Leveraging Learning Analytics to Enhance Student Engagement in Graduate Statistics: A Problem-Based Learning Approach in Agricultural EducationZhihong Xu - Texas A&M University3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
An Examination of Factors that Impact Student Success in Animal Science Nutrition: Strategies to ConsiderZhihong Xu - Texas A&M University3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Enhancing the Development of Teaching Identity in Graduate Students: A Continued Study in Agricultural SciencesMia Sullivan - Pennsylvania State University
Morgan Vincent - Penn State University
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
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
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Bridging the GAP? An Investigation into Turfgrass ApprenticeshipsCarson Letot - Sandhills Community College/United States Golf Association4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Exploring the Impact of Students Backgrounds and Well-Being on Academic SuccessBryan Whittenton - Mississippi State University4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Benefits of Service LearningSteven Chumbley - Texas A&M University-Kingsville4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Presentation Block 4: Practice of Teaching
Location: Leduc
Moderator: Gaurav Jha
Session Coordinator: Joseph Larkin

Grading Anarchy: Ungraded Classroom Technique to Encourage Creativity and EngagementLacey Roberts-Hill - Texas Tech University3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Embedding High-Impact Practices in the Curriculum of an Interdisciplinary and Global Undergraduate MajorGail Nonnecke - Iowa State University3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Engaging Learners with Practical Perspective Through PodcastingLaura Greenhaw - University of Florida3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Experiential Learning Projects for Engaging Asynchronous Online StudentsRobert Williams - East Texas A&M University4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Enhancing Agricultural Faculty Teaching Through a Custom-Built AI ToolJason Peake - University of Georgia4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices in the ClassroomMartie Gillen - University of Florida4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Presentation Block 1: Practice of Teaching
Location: Turner Valley
Moderator: Adelia Bovell-Benjamin
Session Coordinator: Allen Wysocki

A Comprehensive Curriculum Design ProcessBrandie Disberger - Kansas State University4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Beyond the Grade: Ungrading as a Path to Learning and GrowthNoel Habashy - The Pennsylvania State University4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
D.E.C.R.E.A.S.E: Distance Education - Creating Resource-Rich E-Learning Approaches and Systems for EngagementGeorgette Kluiters - University of Florida4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Farming Without Fear: Strategies for Treating & Preventing Accidents and InjuriesDan Witten - Morningside University4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Presentation Block 2: Scholarship & Practice of Teaching
Location: Centennial
Moderator: Karl Jicha
Session Coordinator: Mia Sullivan

Presentation Block 3: Scholarship 
Location: Devonian
Moderator: Sarah Giroux
Session Coordinator: Drew Lugar

The Power of Perspective: Fostering Student Growth through Engagement with Challenging ViewpointsSidney Schnor - Iowa State University4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Examining Non-Traditional Grading and Employer Competencies in Colleges of AgricultureAbigail Cheng - Virginia Tech4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Transforming Teaching: Enhancing Faculty Teaching and Student LearningJackson Horton - Mississippi State University4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Are Surveys Data Collection Tools Only or Do They Also Serve as Tools for Opinion Formation?Fallys Masambuka-Kanchewa - Iowa State University4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Presentation Block 4: Scholarship 
Location: Leduc
Moderator: Shyam Nair
Session Coordinator: Hannah Shear