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1Challenges and Solutions for Responsible AI Use by Students and Instructors in Colleges of AgricultureK. Dale Layfield - Clemson University
10A sabbatical experience: Reflecting, mentoring, visioningSusie Whittington - The Ohio State University
11Reinforcing Herbaceous Plant Identification Using a Floral Arrangement ActivityLiz Malobicky - Colorado State University
12Seeds of Insight: Reflective Journals in Preservice Teacher Immersion ExperiencesDebra Barry - University of Florida
13The AgriProspects Mini-Grant InitiativeLana Petrie - Tennessee State University
14Success Stories: Centering global case studies of conservation wins to bring optimism into the undergraduate classroomVanessa Hull - University of Florida
15A MENTORING PROGRAM TO ENHANCE STUDENT RETENTION AND CAREER READINESSJoel Reyes-Cabrera - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
16Advisor’s Guide to Preparing Students for Competitive Success: Coaching to WinSteven Harber - Auburn University
17Assessment of Secondary Academic Performance on Retention and Graduation RatesBrad Ramsdale - Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
18Developing Career Pathways for Agricultural Students Through Soil JudgingSanku Dattamudi - Texas A&M University - Kingsville
19Developing a Professional School Portfolio Enriches Belonging, Engagement, and Increases Student Learning Outcomes in a Foundations in Veterinary Medicine College ClassKendra Aldridge
2Growing Minds: Cultivating Agricultural Literacy Through an Indoor Hydroponic Garden ClubK. Dale Layfield - Clemson University
20Enhancing Retention in High-Enrollment Courses -A Comparative Study of Intermittent QuizzingVanaja Kankarla
21Perspectives of Food Science and Human Nutrition Graduate Students as Teaching AssistantsMelissa L. Moreno - University of Florida
22Scholarship in Greenkeeping for Students and CommunityCarson Nesbella - Sandhills Community College
23Teaching Beyond the Classroom: Reflections on Instructional Practices and Student Development in Collegiate Livestock JudgingAbby Johnson
24Unlocking Teaching Potential: Impacts of a Faculty Professional Development on Student ExperienceRoss Neles - Mississippi State University
25Community-engaged Learning in Health PromotionLeah Pylate - Mississippi State University
26From Classroom to Clinic: Inspiring Real-World Learning through Intentional Curricular RedesignTristan Young - University of Kentucky
27Hands-On or On-Screen? Evaluating Video and In-Person Instruction for Teaching Turfgrass Equipment CalibrationQiyu Zhou - North Carolina State University
28Learning Snacks and Mentimeter Polling: Innovative Instructional Approaches to Strengthen Dietetics EducationVelina Kuvliev
29Rooted in Reality: Using TAPS Data to Strengthen Agronomic LearningGaea Hock - Kansas State University
3Hatching partnerships: A train-the-trainer hatch-out program for community based agricultural education and outreachMadalyn Jennings - Auburn University
30Teaching The Meat We Eat: Reflections of a First-Time Doctoral Instructor Implementing Active and Inclusive Learning in an Undergraduate CourseSavannah Douglas - Auburn University
31Using Mixed Assessment Tools to Improve Modular Curriculum Design in Cover Crop EducationSomdatta Achar - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
4Reimagining Lesson Planning with AI: Effects on Student Engagement and ExperienceVaughn Reed - Mississippi State University
5Tany Olona - Vangaindrano, Madagascar – A teams-based project for tropical crop productionGreg MacDonald - University of Florida
6Using Exam Format as a Pedagogical Tool in an Undergraduate Introductory Precision Agriculture CourseGaurav Jha - Kansas State University
7Innovations Implemented in Equine Capstone to Support Industry NeedsSam Grinnell-Spiller
8Putting Pizzazz in Parasites: Creative Projects in Veterinary Parasitology EducationClint Ary - University of Tennessee at Martin
9A Simple Tool with Measurable Impact: Binder Use and Assignment CompletionMariah Schaeper

32Can You Learn Animal Science Skills Online? A Comparative Study of Instructional Methods. Stephanie Jones, Rachel Werner, Diana Watson. University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TennesseeStephanie Jones - University of Tennessee at Martin
33A Policy Vacuum: Rethinking Doctoral Qualifying Examinations in the Era of Generative AIShaneice Urbina Acevedo - University of Florida
34Authentic Research, Real Gains: A Qualitative Evaluation of the University of [BLINDED]'s Circularity and Digitalization Skills Research and Extension Experiences for UndergraduatesLuci Searels - University of Florida
35Automation in the Heartland: Inquiry-based Instruction through Precision Agricultural TechnologiesNathan W. Conner - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
36Costa Rica: An Agriculturally Diverse, Affordable, Amiable, and Sustainable International Location for Experiential Student Learning in soil, animal, plant, and environmental sciences.Randy L. Stanko - Texas A&M University Kingsville
37Developing Digital Agronomy Competency through a Field-Based Precision Agriculture Teaching (PATH) Hub WorkshopGaurav Jha - Kansas State University
38Food Labeling and Information Failure: Does Label Complexity Affect Student Decision-Making?Logan L. Britton - Kansas State University
39Natural Fiber Literacy in Higher Education: Support for Sustainable Agricultural–Textile SystemsDiana Neal - MSU
40Virtual equine interaction: An effective tool in college student stress reduction compared to working directly with the horseMolly Nicodemus
41Building the Bench: Youth Agriculture Programs as Pathways to the WorkforceJalen Wilson - Mississippi State University
42Early Undergraduate Research Through the USDA YES Program in Soil ScienceSaoli Chanda - Texas A and M University - Kingsville
43Exploring Agricultural Pathways: An Analysis of [State] Community CollegesNatasha Hightower - University of Arkansas
44Exploring Undergraduate Perceptions and Connections in Extension EducationRenzo Ceme - University of Florida
45Harvesting Knowledge, Cultivating Skills, Nurturing Attitudes: An Examination of an Online Controlled Environment Agriculture CourseYing Zhang - University of Florida
46From Classroom to Global Fields: Supporting Undergraduate Students in International AgricultureGreta L. Schuster
47Preparing Extension Professionals to Serve Diverse Communities: Leadership and Cultural Learning Through Short-Term Study AbroadTyler Foote - University of Georgia
48Across State Lines: An Exploration of the Educational Inputs Employed in 4-H State-Level Youth Leadership ExperiencesClay Hurdle - University of Missouri
49Assessing student perceptions of support services and success factorsKelsey Harvey - Mississippi State University
50Crisis Leadership Under Pressure: Communication Opportunities Revealed During a Campus HoaxDustie Koudela - University of Arkansas
51Cultivating Leadership Growth through Involvement: The Impact of the Agricultural Ambassador Program at Tennessee State UniversityKaylan Banks
52Do Self-Efficacy and Metacognitive Learning Strategies Predict Students’ Expected and Actual Exam Performance?Will Doss - Texas Tech University
53Expanding Students’ Perspectives Through a Multi-Institutional Collaboration in an Agricultural Issues CourseBillie S. Patterson - University of Arkansas
54From Classroom to CareerChloe Harrelson - Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
55From Hot Takes to Hard Conversations: Preparing Students for Civil DiscourseRyland Smallen - Mississippi State University
56On-campus equine facilitated mental health programming: Human-equine physiological coupling as an indicator for improved student mental healthEmma Morgan
57Online Learning in Agricultural Education: Insights into Student Motivations and PerceptionsKatelynn Mollett - Murray State University
58Qualitative Evaluation of Generation Z Agricultural Student Learning PreferencesBryan A. Reiling - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
59Recruitment, Support, and Retention of African American Agricultural Educators: A Systematic Literature ReviewAllyssa Andrews
60Student and Faculty Perceptions for Optimizing Engagement and Learning in a Research Seminar SeriesWendy J. Dahl - University of Florida
61Urban Students’ perceived utility value of Agricultural production ActivitiesOseremi Olivia Jagbojo - Purdue University
62Teaching Marginal Utility: The Beignet Experience as Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Agricultural EconomicsAnnie Kinwa-Muzinga - Morningside University
63Enhancing Ranching Literacy Through Experiential Learning: Evidence from an Elementary Field Trip to an Agricultural MuseumAdebayo Adeoti - Texas Tech University
64Urban School-Based Agricultural Education: Analyzing the AFNR Pathway Enrollment in [State]Maggie Salem - East Texas A&M University