Oral Presentation Schedule
Tuesday June 23 Session 1
(11:15 PM - 12:15 PM)Tuesday June 23 Session 2
(4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)Wednesday June 24 Session 1
(11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)Wednesday June 24 Session 2
(4:15 PM - 5:15 PM)
Presentation Block 1: Practice of Teaching
Location: Dunn, Jr. Conference Room
Moderator: Daniel Foster
Session Coordinator: Shyam Nair
| Maintaining Academic Honesty in Online Courses: Practical Challenges and Instructor-Driven Solutions | Cheryl Wachenheim - NDSU | 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| Teaching Durable Skills in Generative Artificial Intelligence | Brian Toney - East Texas A&M University | 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| Think Before You Leap: Guiding students to intention in use of LLMs | Brantlee Spakes Richter - University of Florida | 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| You Can’t ChatGPT This: Designing Assessments for Authentic Learning | Patricia Marie Cordero-Irizarry | 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM |
Presentation Block 2: Practice of Teaching
Location: Dun III Conference Room
Moderator: Gaea Hock
Session Coordinator: Carrie Pickworth
| A Real-time Experiential Farmland Acquisition and Site-Planning and Development Exercise for Undergraduate Animal Science Students | Mike Amstutz | 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| A Beef Cattle Experiential Learning Program for Undergraduate Pre-Veterinary Students at Penn State University | Jody A. Kull - Penn State University | 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| Introducing “Rural Agricultural Work Experience” (RAWE): An Experiential Learning Program for Undergraduate “Agriculture” Students in India | Samrat Sikdar - Mississippi State University | 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| Two Decades of Agroecology Experiential and Experimental Learning Outcome at Florida International University | Krishnaswamy Jayachandran - Florida International University | 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM |
Presentation Block 3: Practice of Teaching
Location: Caviness Conference Room
Moderator: Tracy Rutherford
Session Coordinator: Todd Winters
| From Students-as-Partners to Students-as-Researchers: Creating Opportunities for Student Agency through a Mixed-Methods Research Project | Wyatt Driskell - University of Kentucky | 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| From Classroom to Community: A Students as Partners Approach to Advocacy Assessment | Brittany Ray - University of Kentucky | 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| Combining Collaborative Projects with Community-Engaged Learning to Enhance Student Outcomes | Laura Greenhaw - University of Florida | 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| Building Agricultural Literacy through Early Cross-Curricular Instruction | Grace Baker - Auburn University | 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM |
Presentation Block 4: Scholarship
Location: 1105
Moderator: Mia Sullivan
Session Coordinator: Heather Young
| Long-term Impacts of a Teaching with Animals Course on Students Who are Now Teachers | Nick Fuhrman - University of Georgia | 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| Structured Mentor Training and Leadership Development for First-Year Student Support: The R.I.S.E. Model | Tyler Foote - University of Georgia | 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| Intercultural Mentorship: A Qualitative Study of Latino Graduate Students in Agricultural Programs at the University of Florida | María Fernanda Zepeda - University of Florida | 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| Beyond Answers: How Questions Unveil Students’ Perceptions about Agriculture and Science | Fallys Masambuka-Kanchewa - Iowa State University | 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM |
Presentation Block 5: Scholarship
Location: Clark
Moderator: Melissa Welsh
Session Coordinator: Hannah Shear
| Engaging Faculty with Student Choice Data: Using First-Year Enrollment Insights to Inform Recruitment Efforts | Jacob Manlove - Arkansas State University | 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| Student Interest and Industry Perspective on Agricultural Communication Skills | Gabriel Spandau - Tennessee State University | 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| Building Extension Career Pathways Through 4-H Internships | Olivia Whitmore - TSU | 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| Building Multidisciplinary Capacity to Prepare Students for Poultry Sector Careers: A Practice-Based Approach to Intercultural and Workforce-Aligned Teaching Innovation | Elizabeth Karcher - Penn State University | 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM |
Presentation Block 6: Scholarship
Location: McDaniel
Moderator: John Ewing
Session Coordinator: Timothy Boltz
| Comparison of a Hands-on versus Simulation Activity in Teaching Microcontrollers | Christopher M. Estepp - University of Arkansas | 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| Lessons Learned in a Multi-State Educational Outreach Project: Integrating Microcontrollers into Agricultural Education | Laura Rice | 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| Evaluating the Impact of a One-Year Virtual Reality Professional Development Program | Tyler Granberry - University of Tennessee, Knoxville | 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| Baseline Observations in Self-Efficacy from a Turfgrass Science Event | Carson Nesbella - Sandhills Community College | 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM |
Presentation Block 1: Practice of Teaching
Location: Dunn, Jr. Conference Room
Moderator: Lauren Cline
Session Coordinator: Joel Reyes-Cabrera
| Integrating BACE for AgriBiotechnology Career Readiness | Monika Oli - University of Florida | 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM | |
| A Second Chance: Business partnerships for education and skill development | Katherine L. Watson | 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| Beyond the Classroom: Cultivating Career-Ready Skills Through Student Organizations | Forrest Lang - Ohio State University ATI | 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| Is AI the new marketing and communication intern? Exploring industry-informed curriculum alignment in agricultural and natural resource communication | Heather Young - University of Florida | 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
Presentation Block 2: Practice of Teaching
Location: Dun III Conference Room
Moderator: Tyler Granberry
Session Coordinator: Shweta Trivedi
| Competition in the classroom: Student perceptions of learning-focused games | Quinton Bina - Kentucky State University | 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM | |
| Use of micro-games to reinforce learning and encourage class participation | Katelyn Lawson - Auburn University | 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| Gamifying Plant Nutrient Diagnostics through Forensic Storytelling | Jodi Driedger | 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| League of Soil: Using Augmented Reality to Engage Students in Soil Science Courses | Amy Johnson - North Carolina State University | 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
Presentation Block 4: Scholarship
Location: 1105
Moderator: Carson Nesbella
Session Coordinator: Sarah Bush
| Teaching for Tomorrow: How Global Agriculture Education Shapes Future-Oriented Pedagogy | OP McCubbins - Mississippi State University | 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM | |
| From Rome to Nashville: Educator Perspectives for Building Capacity for Agrifood Systems Education | Daniel Foster - Penn State | 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| Learning Together, Teaching Globally: A Collaborative Autoethnography Exploring Community, Identity, and Practice in Agricultural Education | Melanie Miller Foster - Pennsylvania State University | 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| Examining the Use of Global Learning Assessments in Interdisciplinary Agricultural and Extension Education Research | Mia C. Sullivan - The Pennsylvania State University | 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
Presentation Block 5: Practice of Teaching
Location: Clark
Moderator: Skyler Rinker
Session Coordinator: Dusti Ingles
| Leveraging AI to Enhance Experiential Learning | Z. Drew Cheng - University of Florida | 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM | |
| Teaching Contested Agricultural Science: Student Misconceptions and AI-Mediated Misinformation in a Town Hall Simulation | Lijing Gao - University of Missouri | 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| Rural vs. Urban: The Digital Divide and Educational Equity | Maria A. Boerngen - Illinois State University | 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM |
Presentation Block 6: Scholarship
Location: McDaniel
Moderator: Gaurav Jha
Session Coordinator: Gabriel Spandau
| Evaluating [State] Meat Science Education Priorities | Rachel Hendrix - West Virginia University | 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM | |
| Exploring Extension Agents’ Teacher Efficacy and Andragogical Use | Creed Ammons - Kansas State University | 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| What Works for Youth? Extension Communication and Agripreneurship Engagement in Rural Uganda | Reagan Suubi - Iowa State University | 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| Learning Along the Supply Chain: Site-Based Experiential Innovations in Teaching the Global Fresh Produce Market | Consuelo Donato Maria - Texas A&M University-Kingsville | 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
Presentation Block 1: Practice of Teaching
Location: Dunn, Jr. Conference Room
Moderator: Cheryl Wachenheim
Session Coordinator: Monica VanKlompenberg
| Evaluating the Accuracy of Course-Restricted and Internet-Based Chatbots for Animal Physiology Instruction at the Graduate and Professional Levels | Amy T. Desaulniers - University of Nebraska - Lincoln | 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM | |
| Incorporating Generative AI into Applied Scenario Assignments in Animal Physiology | Kristine Urschel - University of Kentucky | 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| Leveraging a Course-Specific AI Chatbot to Audit Alignment and Assessment in Animal Physiology | Renee M. McFee - University of Nebraska - Lincoln | 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| AI reflections: Skill atrophy, “XF”, and jail time – oh my! | Rachel Cott - Kansas State University | 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
Presentation Block 2: Practice of Teaching
Location: Dun III Conference Room
Moderator: Jacob Manlove
Session Coordinator: Allen Wysocki
| Development and Implementation of a Capstone Course for Multidisciplinary Agricultural Studies Majors at Iowa State University | Skyler P. Rinker - Iowa State University | 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM | |
| A Forest Health Curriculum Development Community | Carrie J. Fearer - Virginia Tech | 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| What happens when an AG teacher educator facilitates the Plant Science capstone course? | Melissa Leiden Welsh - University of Maryland | 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| Building Credibility and Consistency: Exploring Models for AFNR Programs | Tracy Rutherford - Virginia Tech | 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
Presentation Block 3: Practice of Teaching
Location: Caviness Conference Room
Moderator: Monika Oli
Session Coordinator: Elsa Youngsteadt
| Making Learning Accessible for All: The Use of Universal Design for Learning in a Large Enrollment Entomology Course | Austin K. Jones | 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM | |
| Evaluate to Elevate: Plan to Increase Self-Efficacy and Motivation in Agricultural Mechanics! | Logan Dale - Louisiana State University | 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| From Attendance to Entitlement: Evolving Student Views of Deservedness in College Courses | Carly Hoffmann - Sam Houston State University | 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| Fostering Student Well-Being: Strategies for Mental Health Support in Higher Education | Marlene Graf Alyssa Reidhead - Utah State University | 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
Presentation Block 4: Scholarship
Location: 1105
Moderator: Grady Roberts
Session Coordinator: Krishnaswamy Jayachandran
| What else should I be doing outside of class? Undergraduate students’ perceptions of high-impact experiences | Becky Raulerson - University of Florida | 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM | |
| Reflecting on Reflection: How Reflection Modality Impacts Student Satisfaction and Perceived Effectiveness of Learning in Agricultural Leadership Courses | Shardae Day - University of Florida | 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| Perceptions of Preparedness: Determining Student Perceptions of Teamwork Skills Development within Undergraduate Agricultural Programs | Laura Greenhaw - University of Florida | 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| Click, Revise, and Repeat: Exploring Student Perspective Changes Toward Multi-Instance Feedback Practices in a Website Design Course | Lacey Roberts-Hill - Texas Tech University | 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
Presentation Block 5: Scholarship
Location: Clark
Moderator: Fallys Masambuka-Kanchewa
Session Coordinator: Farhana Momotaz
| Using Sitcoms to Teach Intercultural Communication in Agricultural and Life Sciences Education | Jose Antonio Molina - University of Florida | 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM | |
| Fostering Intercultural Communication Competencies through a Virtual Exchange Project | María Fernanda Zepeda - University of Florida | 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| Impact of Study Abroad Experiences on Undergraduate Students Studying Agriculture | Morgan G. Evans - Wilmington College | 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| Understanding Behavioral Intentions to Participate in an Intercultural Communication Online Training | Renzo Ceme - University of Florida | 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
Presentation Block 6: Scholarship
Location: McDaniel
Moderator: Sristi Subedi
Session Coordinator: Prakash Jha
| Examining Stress in Female, Animal Science Students: Experience and Ethnicity | Drew Lugar - Illinois State University | 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM | |
| Innovating for Student Well-Being: SECD as a Future Direction for Agricultural Education | Gaea Hock - Kansas State University | 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| Stressed, Aware, and Still Not Asking for Help: A Closer Look at Student Well-Being | Cora Andrews - Mississippi State University | 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| Office hours, do they matter? | Paul W. Holland - Texas A&M University Kingsville | 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
Presentation Block 1: Practice of Teaching
Location: Dunn, Jr. Conference Room
Moderator: Christy Bratcher
Session Coordinator: Vanaja Kankarla
| Using AnyLogistix to Teach Complex Decision-Making in Agribusiness Logistics | Logan L. Britton - Kansas State University | 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| From Scores to Skills: The Impact of Ungrading on Student Learning | Forrest Lang - Ohio State University ATI | 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| Lessons Learned from First-Time Implementation of Packback Discussion Boards in a Face-to-Face Course | Bryan Whittenton | 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Discover Your Strengths: Building Leadership and Team Skills | Alyssa Reidhead - Utah State University Marlene Graf | 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM |
Presentation Block 2: Practice of Teaching
Location: Dun III Conference Room
Moderator: Drew Cheng
Session Coordinator: Greta Schuster
| Head-On, Not Hands-Off: Teaching Media Literacy Using Animal Documentaries | Sarah Richardson - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| Connecting Critical Concepts: Developing Media Literacy Skills | Heather Young - University of Florida | 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| Communication, Confidence, and Careers: Assessing College Student Career Readiness | Heather Young - University of Florida | 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| A Narrative-Led Approach to Teaching Introductory Biotechnology | Caitlyn Cox | 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM |
Presentation Block 3: Practice of Teaching
Location: Caviness Conference Room
Moderator: Mary Pohlschneider
Session Coordinator: Srilatha Kolluri
| Study Abroad: Preparing for the Unexpected | Elizabeth Sanders - Virginia Tech University | 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| Connecting U.S. and Japanese Agriculture Students Through COIL for Global Learning | Lauren Lewis Cline - Oklahoma State University Agricultural Education Communications and Leadership | 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| Multi-Component Program Connects the Dots in the Global Food Supply Chain | Veronica Ancona - Texas A&M University Kingsville | 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Agora Pathfinders: Redesigning High-Impact Global Learning Through Domestic, Multilevel Collaboration | Melanie Miller Foster - Pennsylvania State University | 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM |
Presentation Block 4: Practice of Teaching
Location: 1105
Moderator: Chris Estepp
Session Coordinator: Dale Layfield
| Sustainable Agriculture Career Development Event: Adoption through Competition | Bob Williams | 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| A teaching tool for a neglected area of botany in Florida – A Fun world with Ferns | Minjin Choi | 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| An Embedded, Inclusive Field Experience for Preparing Agricultural Education Student Teachers | Laura Rice | 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Developing Effective Future Faculty | Mary Olumide-Oyaniyi - Virginia tech | 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM |
Presentation Block 5: Scholarship
Location: Clark
Moderator: Jennifer Clark
Session Coordinator: Lacey Roberts-Hill
| Curious, Cautious, or Confident? Generative AI in Ag Education and Extension | Ariana Neal | 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| A Qualitative Inquiry of an AI-Enhanced Learning Environment in an Agricultural Public Speaking Course | Janiece Pigg | 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| Helpful, But Not Perfect: Students’ Use and Opinions about the Importance of Generative AI when Preparing Presentation Questions | Sidney Schnor - Iowa State University | 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Describing Agricultural Education Professors’ Perceptions of Undergraduate Student Artificial Intelligence Use | Will Doss - Texas Tech University | 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM |
Presentation Block 6: Scholarship
Location: McDaniel
Moderator: Amy Desaulniers
Session Coordinator: Randy Stanko
| Exploring Resistance to Reflective Journaling Among Undergraduate Mentees | Dea M. Bogdanic - Purdue University | 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| Faculty Mentoring Program: A Case Study of an Agricultural Education and Communication Department | María Fernanda Zepeda - University of Florida | 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| Exploring Reflective Depth in Agricultural Educators Across Career Stages | Dusti M. Ingles - Western Illinois University | 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Challenges and strategies of teaching in the United States: perspectives from international teaching assistants in an Agricultural Education and Communication Department at a United States University | Jose Antonio Molina - University of Florida | 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM |