There is a global need for the next generation of leading agricultural scientists to be well-versed in conducting sound food, agricultural, and natural resources systems and sciences research. The [research program] at [University] is designed to increase diverse student graduates and help students develop essential skills to communicate science and prepare for their careers. Undergraduate and graduate student researchers (N = 6), from different agricultural majors, engaged in an experiential learning experience through active teaching strategy, Think-Pair-Share. The activity focused on writing abstracts and how the process looks using examples from the graduate peer mentor and program participants. Our objectives included: 1) increasing interdisciplinary peer engagement and interactions; 2) promoting collaboration and building community across different fields of agriculture; 3) applying lived research experiences through active learning. Two conference abstracts from the peer mentor included a draft and final version along with two final conference abstracts by two program participants. Individually, students reviewed these abstracts to spend time thinking about their observations and responses. Next, students paired up in three groups of two to discuss their ideas and thoughts followed by a whole group discussion to share their collaborative thoughts. Groups were created by matching students in unfamiliar fields of study. Students engaged in deep discussion with one another about research field differences including the differences and similarities of language and term usage with an array of different audiences, the standards within their specific field, and the organizational structure of information within abstracts. One student actively applied the information to their current research project. All students shared that the examples and collaborative discussion helped them gain a greater understanding of the research process through peer influence and engagement. We recommend incorporating the Think-Pair-Share strategy in agricultural academic and research programs by matching students from different fields to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration.