NACTA 2025 Poster Abstracts

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201A Digital Community of Practice: Promoting Collaboration to Accomplish Program OutcomesHolli Leggette - Texas A&M University
Gary Wingenbach - Texas A&M University
202Did You Listen to It? The Evaluation of Podcasts as a Learning Tool in Agricultural CommunicationsJoshue Lewis - Texas Tech University
203Empowering Future Educators: The Impact of the Graduate Teaching Scholar Program at Virginia TechMadisen Plunkert - Virginia Tech
204Nurturing Local Roots: A Collaborative Journey to Food Security in SenegalAaliyah Cotton - Tennessee State University
205A Cambodian Experience: Student Perceptions on International Community-Engaged LearningAswathy Rai - Mississippi State University
206No Agricultural Experience? No ProblemRose Judd-Murray - Utah State University
207Work Integrated Learning Opportunities for Undergraduate Students During Fall and Winter BreaksVicky Horn - University of Alberta
208Piloting a Students-as-Partners Program in an Agricultural College: Spurring Student Empowerment through High Impact PracticesWyatt Driskell - University of Kentucky
209Reel Friday: Helping Students Connect with Real World ExamplesNancy Dreschel - Pennsylvania State University
210Virtually Connecting Students with Beef Industry Leaders from Different Geographical AreasKacie McCarthy - University of Nebraska-Lincoln-Animal Science
211Student Engagement Through Cooking and CompassionDaniel Linden - The Ohio State University - ATI
212Fostering Responsible AI Usage: Using Class Discussions to Develop a Student-Driven AI PolicyKylie Harlan - Texas Tech University
213Improving Student Understanding of Beef Production Through SimulatorsSamantha Siemers - Southeast Missouri State University
214Advancing Agricultural Careers: The Role of SEED in Empowering the Next Generation of Agricultural ProfessionalsCandice Haddock - Tennessee State University
215Using Experiential Learning to Prepare Preservice Teachers for Courses in Ag Mechanics Dan Witten, Morningside UniversityDan Witten - Morningside University
216Transformative Learning in Agriculture: Building Capacity Through Reflective PracticeHolli Leggette - Texas A&M University
Gary Wingenbach - Texas A&M University
217Food for Thought: An Experiential Learning Event to Build Agricultural Literacy and Workforce Readiness SkillsDon Mulvaney - Auburn
218Jobflix: Preparing for Successful Job Interviews by Outlining Life Experiences as Netflix ReelsGreg Brooks - New Mexico State University
219Not My Physics! or Lessons Learned from Creating and Teaching an Applied Agricultural Physics CourseKathryn Boening-Ulman - The Ohio State University
220Enhancing Communication Skills for Agricultural Careers: Insights from a 4-H Leadership WorkshopMadisen Plunkert - Virginia Tech
221Your Educational Blueprint: Designing a Compelling Teaching PhilosophyChristopher Estepp - University of Arkansas
222DigiMapping: Field Teaching with Spatial Information on the GoGuillermo Hernandez - University of Alberta
223Benefits of Experiential Learning in an International InternshipSteven Chumbley - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Maria Consuelo Donato - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
224Fostering Human Connection in Online Learning with AI and YellowdigHeather Young - University of Florida
225The Undergraduate Career Experiences & Research ShowcaseMaria Consuelo Donato - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Steven Chumbley - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
226Enhancing Retention in High-Enrollment Courses: A Comparative Study of Intermittent QuizzingVanaja Kankarla - Florida Gulf Coast University
227Educators Empowering Educators: Intentional Design in Connecting Scientists and TeachersDaniel Foster - The Pennsylvania State University
Melanie Miller Foster - Pennsylvania State University
228Dynamic Research Duos: Active Think-Pair-Share Cooperative Learning in an Agricultural Research ProgramElia Rybolt - New Mexico State University
229Use of Applied Learning Activities in Crop Physiology CourseMindy DeVries - Iowa State University
230What's Your Vision? A Creative Teaching Practice to Motivate StudentsKarissa Palmer - Texas A&M University
231Providing Personalized Feedback to Large Courses Through Mail MergeCheryl Wachenheim - North Dakota State University
232Plan for Success: A Research Planning Sheet for Organizing Graduate and Undergraduate Research EffortsElia Rybolt - New Mexico State University
233Bringing Virtual Reality into Agriculture ClassroomsNathan Conner - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
234Let's Do Lunch: Using Food to Promote Healthy Relationships and Retention Among Preservice Agricultural Education Students 
235Classroom Talks to Growing Stalks: Team-Based Learning Model for Multi-Faceted High-Stakes Farm ManagementThomas Paulsen - Morningside University
236You're Speaking My Language - Using ChatGPT to Improve Generative AI ResultsCourtney Gibson - Texas Tech University
237Global Service Learning and Community Engagement Immersion in a Low-Income Country: A Case in Rural UgandaGail Nonnecke - Iowa State University
238Offering an Introductory Culinary Meat Science Course Attracted Students From Diverse Backgrounds and Bridged Consumer Knowledge GapsBernadette O'Rourke - University of Wisconsin - Madison
239The Write Support: A Collaborative Approach to Graduate Research Writing Practice AbstractsJessica Dammers Hemphill - Texas Tech University
240Plans for Veterinary and Graduate School are Associated with Distinct Topic Interest Profiles in Introductory Animal Science StudentsEric Ronk - University of Wisconsin-Madison
241Leveraging Industry Stakeholders and Capstone Design for Extension and Educational Outreach BenefitsKathryn Boening-Ulman - The Ohio State University

100Training Undergraduate University Students in the Development of Online Educational Materials to Enhance Knowledge of Animal-Based Foods Among Students in Public and Private Schools in Puerto RicoAbner Rodriguez - University of Puerto Rico
101Initial Impacts of the Agricultural Literacy Certification CourseRose Judd-Murray - Utah State University
102Learning Preferences of Generation Z Agricultural StudentsBo Garcia - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
103Evaluating Homework Resubmission as a Strategy to Enhance Student Performance and EngagementShyam Nair - Sam Houston State University
104Preferences of Agricultural Science Students in India Regarding Experiential Training on "Communication Skills" Improvement: A Case of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, PusaSamrat Sikdar - Mississippi State University
105How Stress and Support Impact Well-Being in Higher EducationLeah Pylate - Mississippi State University
106Skillfully Communicating: Using STEM Internships to Train Science CommunicatorsKarissa Palmer - Texas A&M University
107Benefits of Student-Led, Synchronous Online Class DiscussionsMaria Boerngen - Illinois State University
108Take a Picture, it Lasts Longer: Using Photovoice as a Method of Sensemaking in Agricultural Learning ExperiencesAbigail Cheng - Virginia Tech
109Bridging the Gap: Aligning Curriculum with Industry Expectations for Workforce ReadinessBryan Reiling - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
110Navigating Undergraduate Research Perspectives: An Exploration of Undergraduate Researchers' Motivations and Barriers Toward Pursuing ResearchJana Owen - Texas Tech University
111Does My Part-Time Job Count for Something? Undergraduate Students' Perceptions of Work Experiences as a High-Impact ExperienceBecky Raulerson - University of Florida/Ag Ed & Comm
112Utilizing Digital Badging to Articulate Student Research Competencies: Transforming Learning into Real-World SkillsAbigail Cheng - Virginia Tech
113Student Learning Through Hands-On Precision Agriculture Technologies in a Smart Farm Challenge CourseGaurav Jha - Kansas State University
114Unpacking Student Experiences with Dual CreditsJoshue Lewis - Texas Tech University
115From Reflection to Transformation: Skill Development in ISL Study AbroadKate H. Fletcher - University of Florida
116Teaching the Teachers: Identifying Essential Skills and Practices to Prepare Undergraduate Teaching AssistantsElizabeth Karcher - Purdue University
117Assessing Financial Challenges and Social Connections: Insights From a College-Wide Survey (Part 2) 
118Harvesting Futures: Empowering Youth Through Agricultural Education Programs in MexicoSofia Uvina - New Mexico State University
119Factors Influencing Students' Performance in Agricultural Finance CoursesAbbas Aboohamidi - Sam Houston State University
120Bridging the Gap: A Delphi Study Exploring Industry Perspectives on Key Competencies for [University's] Agricultural & Natural Resources Communication UndergraduatesWhitney Stone - Oregon State University
121Faculty-Led Inquiry into Reflective and Scholarly Teaching (FIRST): A Model for Cross-Disciplinary Faculty-Centered Professional DevelopmentRenee McFee - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
122Balancing Act: The Effects of Student Involvement on Stress and Well-Being in Higher EducationMarcus McGee - Mississippi State University
123Effectiveness of Positive Praise on Student PerformanceCheryl Wachenheim - North Dakota State University
124Identifying Barriers to Undergraduate Agriculture Student Participation in Registered Student OrganizationsJay Solomonson - Illinois State University Department of Agriculture
125A Case Study of Student Preferences for Delivery Method of a Sophomore-Level CourseJose Lopez - East Texas A&M University
126Assessment of College Students Motivation to Engage in Agricultural StudiesFallys Masambuka-Kanchewa - Iowa State University
127Study Abroad as Experiential Learning: Lasting Benefits Five Years LaterGaea Hock - Kansas State University
128Immersive Learning Experiences and Rural NetworkingNathan Conner - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
129Exploring Agriculture Employer Perceptions of Micro-CredentialsDusti Ingles - Iowa State University
130Availability of AFNR Microcredentials in the United StatesRose Judd-Murray - Utah State University
131Cultivating Inclusive and Engaging Classrooms: Effective Teaching Strategies in Leadership EducationBreonna Davis - University of Florida
132Enhancing Student Learning Through Course-Based Microgreens Research ProjectJakob Jerabek - Morningside University
Annie Kinwa-Muzinga - Morningside University
133Exploring Artificial Intelligence Literacy Among Two-Year Horticulture StudentsMelinda Knuth - North Carolina State University
134Student Preferences and Motivators for Diverse Instructional Methods in a Completely Online Undergraduate CourseAnup Kollanoor Johny - University of Minnesota Twin Cities
135Getting Occupational Student Training in Agricultural Research Through Novel Workshops (GO START NOW) in Tropical Agriculture Production and USDA Agency InternshipRandy Stanko - Texas A&M University Kingsville
136Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork: Examining Student Perceptions to Enhance Teaching Strategies for Collaborative TeamworkLaura Fischer - Texas Tech University
137Impact of Teacher Certification Type on STEM Personal Teaching EfficacyRachel Hendrix - West Virginia University
138Enhancing Student Understanding of the Production Function Through Practical ApplicationsAnnie Kinwa-Muzinga - Morningside University
139Natural Resources Conservation Career Development of College Students Through Educational ToursTanner Machado - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
140Do Agricultural Study Abroad Programs Provide Transformative Travel Experiences for College Students?Saifur Rahman - NC State University
141Cultivating Success: How Academic Background Shapes Student Stress, Anxiety, and Determination in the ClassroomTimothy Boltz - Mississippi State University