2026 Southern Region AAAE Poster Session Proceedings

Index

Chair: Chris Estepp

Timeline:

Submissions Open:  7/30/2025
Submission Deadline:  10/27/2025 6:59:00 PM(central time)
Review Completion:  12/1/2025

Summary:

Type Submissions Accepted Percent
Innovative Idea  28 24 86%
Research  67 54 81%
TOTAL  95 78 82%

Accepted Submissions:

Innovative Idea
A Digital Safety Net: Detecting AI-Generated Hallucinations With the CAM Software Solution 

Chris Clemons
Auburn University 

Ag Aware Pop-Ins: High-Impact Short Exposure Learning Experience to Enhance Agricultural Literacy in University Students 

Courtney Cramer, Theresa Pesl Murphrey, Avery Culbertson
Texas A&M University  

AI-GEEM: A Systematic Protocol for Quantitative Affective Mapping of Qualitative Narratives Using Generative Artificial Intelligence Models 

Chris Clemons, Becky Haddad
Auburn University, The University of Nebraska, Lincoln 

An Introduction to the Three-Circle Model: The Ag Games 

Ethan Phillips, Jillian C. Ford, Grace Baker
Auburn University 

Annual Conference on Agricultural Safety Education: The Safe Farm Steward Model 

Allison E. Reaves, Sarah R. Sprayberry, Stacy K. Vincent, A. Preston Byrd, Kang Namkoong, Yongwook Song
University of Kentucky 

Beyond Pedagogy: Disposition Meetings as a Tool for Preservice Teacher Growth 

Lexis D. Trickett, Natalie R. Money, Bradley M. Coleman, Christopher J. Eck, Nathan A. Smith, Jon W. Ramsey, Robert Terry Jr.
Oklahoma State University 

Beyond the Classroom: An Experiential Immersion into Agricultural Industries and Agencies 

Brant Poe, Chris Haynes, Rudy Tarpley, Justin Pulley
Tarleton State University 

Communication Beyond the Ring: An Alternative Method Gives a Voice to All Abilities  

Hannah Grace Childress, Sarah R. Sprayberry, Stacy K. Vincent, Bryan J. Hains, Amy D. Spriggs, Warren Beeler, and Kaitlin Fouts
University of Kentucky  

Fostering Skilled and Self-Aware Welding Students: Integrating Reflective Practice into a Youth Welding Camp 

Lilliona L. Kirby, Whitney L. Figland, Bradley Borges
Texas State University, East Texas A&M University, Utah State University 

From Data to Action: An Innovative Professional Development Model to Empower Agricultural Educators in Puerto Rico 

Janitza Saavedra-Lugo, Bryan Hernandez-Aquino, Salvador Acuna-Guzman
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus 

Generating Content: Teaching Undergraduates Generative AI Tools for Social Media  

Allyson Spears, Melody Beck
Texas A&M University  

Growing Minds: A Cross-Curricular STEM Professional Development Experience 

K. Dale Layfield, Christopher J. Eck, Joseph L. Donaldson, Saifur Rahman, Lauren Hood, Bohdana Vyshnivska
Clemson University, Oklahoma State University and North Carolina State University 

Implementing Elementary Agricultural Education in Georgia  
Poster Image 

Rebekah
University Of Florida, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Georgia 

Integrating Service-Learning SAEs into Teacher Preparation Through Hydroponic Food Production 

Taylor D. Bird, Eric D. Rubenstein
University of Georgia 

Next-Gen Educators: Growing with M2 in Teacher Preparation 

Morgan Sweeney, Christopher J. Eck
Oklahoma State University 

Picture This: Exploring Career Identity through Narrative Reflection and Gen-AI 

Taylor K. Apple, Melody Beck, Shannon Norris-Parish, Rafael Landaverde, Theresa P. Murphrey
Texas A&M University 

Preventing the Bite: Tick Talk Professional Development Event for Agriculture Educators 

Hannah Grace Childress, Josie Kurtz, and Rebekah B. Epps
University of Kentucky  

RanchCraft: Leveraging an Online Gaming Environment for Skill Development in Agricultural Education 

Bailey Brashears, Lauren Underwood, M. Todd Brashears, Clint Rusk
Texas Tech University 

Recruitment Reimagined: Integrating an Agricultural Educator Academy into FFA Leadership Camp 

Olivia A. Healy, Emily O. Manuel
Louisiana State University 

Somewhere Over the Rainbow is a Custom Weather and Climate Science Curriculum for K-12 Schools, 4-H & Agricultural Education Programs 

Lauren Hood, K. Dale Layfield, Christopher J. Eck, Joseph L. Donaldson, Qiong Su, Michael T. Plumblee
Clemson University, Clemson University, Oklahoma State University, North Carolina State University, Clemson University, Clemson University 

The Efficacy of Notebook LM for Improving Content Knowledge in Agricultural Education: A Comparative Study of Undergraduate and Graduate Learners 

Dr. J. Chris Haynes, Dr. Justin Pulley, Dr. Brant Poe
Tarleton State University 

Transforming a Course Assignment into Peer-Refereed Journal Articles: Developing Historical Researchers and Scholarly Writers for Agricultural and Extension Education 

M. Craig Edwards, Richie Roberts
Oklahoma State University, New Mexico State University 

Using AI-Driven Virtual Reality to Improve Students’ Confidence in Public Speaking 

Janiece Pigg, Anna Zoretic, Emma Puckett, Taylor Ruth, Victoria Beasley, Blake Colclasure, Molly West, Tyler Granberry
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 

Utilizing AI for Visual Weld Appraisal 

Alyssa Ramos, Steven Boot Chumbley & Zach Nowak
Texas A&M University-Kingsville 

Utilizing Student Advocates to Facilitate Farm Safety Initiatives Southeastern United States 

Allison E. Reaves, Sarah R. Sprayberry, Stacy K. Vincent, A. Preston Byrd, Kang Namkoong, Yongwook Song
University of Kentucky 

Research
A Content Analysis of Water Sustainability in S&P 500 AFNR Companies 

Becca Henegar, Blake Colclasure
University of Tennessee 

A Multi-State Qualitative Exploration of Citrus Growers’ Experiences with Huanglongbing and Their Perceptions of Management Strategies 

Dharmendra Kalauni, Ulianova Vidal-Gomez, Sebastian Galindo, Megan M. Dewdney
University of Florida  

A Pilot Study: Predictors of Dairy and Plant-Based Milk Consumers' Attitudes 

Karissa Palmer, Shuai Ma, Zhihong Xu, Oral Capps, Gary Wingenbach, Holli Leggette
Texas A&M 

An Exploration of College of Agriculture Students’ Beliefs in Evolution 

Kristen Graas & Taylor Ruth
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 

Artificial Intelligence and Disciplinary Literacy 

Christopher A. Clemons, Jillian C. Ford, Ethan K. Phillips, Jason D. McKibben, James R. Lindner
Auburn University 

Becoming Digital: How Agricultural Organizations Redefine Their Identity in the Digital Era 

Masoud Yazdanpanah, Seyedeh Bahar Homayoon, Maria A. Ramsey, Renee Martin 
University of Georgia, Agricultural Science and Natural Resource University 

Beyond the Hive: A Scoping Review of Beekeepers’ Motivations Informing Research and Industry Collaboration  

Sarah McCord, Elizabeth Tabares Villarreal, Rafael Landaverde, Zhihong Xu, Garett Slater
Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 

Brief Instruction, Deep Reflection: STEM Undergraduates’ Perspectives on Precision Agriculture 

Chin-Ling Lee, Maria Reynalyn Helm
University of Georgia 

Building Knowledge for Saline Agriculture through Controlled Environment Training: Evaluation of a Multi-Day Capacity-Building Workshop 

Bohdana Vyshnivska, K. Dale Layfield, Hema Lingireddy, Rama B. Radhakrishna
Clemson 

Building Workforce-Ready Communication and Instructional Skills Through Agricultural Education Coursework  

Clarissa Darby, Rudy Ritz
Texas Tech University 

Career Intentions of LDE Competitors 

Gillian Olvera, Steven Chumbley & Cassandra Cox
Texas A&M University-Kingsville, University of Arkansas 

Categorization of U.S. Publics Regarding Automation Use in the Green Industry 

Taylor Ruth, Savanna Young, Natalie Bumgarner, & Alicia Rihn
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 

Change in Student Perceptions of Agriculture through the Virginia Governor’s School for Agriculture 

Katlyn Newman, Lynelis Villanueva-Rios, Rebekah Sanderson & D. Brett Milliken
Virginia Tech 

Communicating Animal Readiness: A Content Analysis of Disaster Messaging During Hurricane Helene 

Harrison Falcofsky, Jordan Richardson, Shelli Rampold
University of Tennessee - Knoxville 

Communicating Data Transparency in Dairy: Understanding Producers’ Perceptions of Privacy, Security, and Ownership in Precision Technology Adoption 

Jamie Greig, Skylar Baird, Shelli Rampold, Kristen Graas, Scott Ruoti, Elizabeth Eckelkamp
The University of Tennessee Knoxville 

Community-Driven School Nutrition Strategies in Guatemala: Insights from a Capstone Study in El Tejar 

Robert Stirling, Jack Elliot
Texas A&M University 

Comparing Visual Learning Approaches: Photographic Documentation and Photovoice as Pedagogical Tools for Sustainability Education Abroad  

Tyler Foote, Maria Ramsey, Jessica Holt, Julie Campbell, James Anderson
University of Georgia 

Cultivating Success: Evaluating Camper Satisfaction, Social Outcomes, and Perceived Content-Knowledge Acquisition in a 4-H Youth Gardening Program 
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Mark Williams, Adam O'Malley
Louisiana State University 

Determining if a Relationship Exists Between School-Based Agricultural Education Teachers Knowledge and Importance to Teach Electricity  

Dylan Carpenter & Ryan Anderson
Texas State University 

Do I have the Tools to Teach? Investigation of the Relationship Between Importance and the Tools available to Teach Electricity 

Jewlyann Cruz & Ryan Anderson
Texas State University 

Evaluating the Impact of Cohort-based Experiences on Leadership Identity Development 

Chiamaka Ndukwu, Carrie N. Baker, Sarah A. Bush, Natalie Coers, and H. Charlotte Emerson
University of Florida, Oklahoma State University 

Evaluation of Generative AI Tools for Lesson Planning in STEM 

Rachel Grimes, Dr. Kevin Moore
Oklahoma State University 

Examining Gender Trends in Agricultural Education Teacher Supply from 2015 to 2024 

Chaney Mosley, Matthew Sanchez, Dorique Insisienmay, Carly Altman
Middle Tennessee State University 

Examining International Models: Finding the Leadership Development Aspect of Elementary Agricultural Education for Georgia 

Savannah White, Emmanuel Olakanmi, Eric D. Rubenstein, Jason B. Peake
University of Georgia 

Exploring Factors Associated with Graduation Outcomes at Rural Community Colleges: Implications for Agricultural Education 

Chaney Mosley
Middle Tennessee State University 

Exploring the Relationship Between Agricultural Education Teachers’ Perceived Ability and Importance To Teach Electricity  

Kelli Elrod & Ryan Anderson
Texas State University 

Feeding the Future: Views of Agricultural Innovation & Sustainability Efforts Through the [State] [Agricultural Education Program] 

Ashlee Sullivan, Brett Milliken
Virginia Tech 

Growing Future Educators: Investigating The Impacts of the University of Florida’s Ag Ed Institute  
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Benjamin C. Ritten, Debra M. Barry, Carla B. Jagger
University of Florida 

Growing Our Own: SBAE Teacher Recruitment in the Classroom 

Salem, M. P., Doss, W., Crutchfield, N., Rank, B., & Killingsworth, J.
East Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, Arkansas State University, and Arkansas Tech University 

Implementing Virtual Reality for Agricultural Career Exploration: Participation and Outcomes Across Diverse High Schools 

Chaney Mosley, Lana Petrie, John Ricketts, Carly Altman, Karlee Dunn, Kaitlyn Robichaud, Kevin Ragland
Middle Tennessee State University 

Integrating STEM with Agriculture: Guiding Career Exploration in Precision Agriculture Through Video Intervention 

Chin-Ling Lee, Ginger Orton, Maria Reynalyn Helm
University of Georgia 

Leadership Experiences of Administrators in Colleges of Agriculture at United States 1890 Institutions: Leadership Identity Development Model 
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Victoria Thomas, Emmanuel Okolo, Chanda Elbert
Texas A&M University 

Mentorship, Relationship-Building, and Experiential Learning: Insights Gained from Pre-Service AFNR Teacher Internship Reflections Through the ASSET Program 

Sarah McCord, Abril Benitez, Lori Moore, Rafael Landaverde, Scott Cummings, Craig Rotter
Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University 

Motivated to Mentor: Exploring [State] SBAE Mentor Teachers’ Motivation to Serve 

Ashlee Sullivan, Hannah Parker, Erin Gorter, Kenny Saephan, & Nicole Ray
Virginia Tech, Cal Poly SLO, & Ohio State 

Perspectives of Teen Leadership Program Directors in Northeast [State] on Recruitment and Realized Outcomes  
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Kiera Packer, Sarah A. Bush, Laura L. Greenhaw, Kate Fogarty
South Dakota State University & University of Florida 

Preparing Globally Engaged Students: Evaluation of a Uruguay Study Abroad Pre- Departure Curriculum 

Renee Martin, Eric Rubenstein, Alexander Stelzleni, Britta Cox, Kaitlyn Brandt, Megan Meyer
University of Georgia 

Relationship Between Agricultural Education and Adolescents’ Career Aspirations in Agriculture: A Systematic Review 

Sarbjeet Kaur, Chandani Kushwaha, Jun Wang, Ashlynn Kogut, Zhihong Xu & Darlene Locke
Texas A&M University 

Scoring with Confidence: Enhancing Preservice Teachers’ Ability to Evaluate Instruction 

Ashlyn Smith, Krysti Kelley, William Doss
Texas Tech University 

Seeing the Bigger Picture: Youth Perceptions of Agriculture’s Interconnected Systems 

Lynelis Villanueva-Rios, Rebekah Sanderson, Katlyn Newman, & D. Brett Milliken
Virginia Tech 

Smart Fields, Smarter Minds: Exploring Agricultural Experts’ Adoption of Artificial Intelligence 

Masoud Yazdanpanah, Yousef Azadi, J. Renee Martin
University of Georgia, University of Zanjan, University of Georgia 

Sowing Facts, Reaping Trust: The Role of Agricultural Education in Combating Climate Change Misinformation 

Masoud Yazdanpanah, Maryam Tajeri Moghadam, J. Renee Martin
University of Georgia, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources 

Strategies for Transformational Leadership Development Among 4-H Youth 

Israel Oyedare, Eric Kaufman
Virginia Tech 

Student Perceptions of Solar Energy: A Study at Two [State] US Research Universities. 

Benita Komunjeru, Micheal F. Burnett, Willam, B. Richardson
Louisiana State University  

Teachers’ Perceptions of Using Virtual Reality to Enhance Agricultural Education 

Brian Kibirige, John Ricketts, Mandi Carr, Tim Gentle, Kat Bidstrup, Lana Petrie
Tennessee State University, Roseworthy Campus of the University of Adelaide, Think Digital 

The Historical Background of the National FFA Board of Directors 

Morgan Simpson, Travis Park
North Carolina State University 

The Power of Teacher Agency: How Agricultural Educators Shape and Navigate Educational Policy 
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Demikia Taylor, Tiffany Drape
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 

The Relationship Between the Quality of Post-Secondary Electricity Training of School-Based Agricultural Education Teachers and Perceived Importance to Teach Electricity 

Jenna Schultz & Ryan Anderson
Texas State University 

The Ties That Grow: Understanding Community Connections in Agriculture Through the Virginia Governor’s School for Agriculture 

Rebekah Sanderson, Katlyn Newman, Lynelis Villanueva-Rios, & D. Brett Milliken
Virginia Tech 

Training Ag-vocates: An Online Pilot for Advocacy and Communication Skills 

Paige Seitz, Theresa Pesl Murphrey, Courtney Cramer
Texas A&M University 

U.S. Consumers’ Consumption, Knowledge, and Perceptions of Low-Calorie Sweeteners 
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Yefan Nian, Qi Jiang, Lulu Mao, Peng Lu, Jikai Zhao
Clemson University, Clemson University, University of Georgia, University of Georgia, Kansas State University 

U.S. Consumers’ Perceived Benefits of Automation Technology use in Agriculture 

Savanna Young, Taylor Ruth, Alicia Rihn, & Natalie Bumgarner
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 

Understanding Farmers' Perception of Integrated Crop Livestock System Through Participatory Modeling Approach  

Arati Joshi, Sadie Hundemer, Marcelo Wallau, Sebastian Galindo, Oluwatosin A. Asemokhai
University of Florida 

Unleashing Student Power: How Self-Efficacy Drives Digital Learning Adoption 

Masoud Yazdanpanah, Seyedeh Bahar Homayoon, Maria A. Ramsey, J. Renee Martin 
University of Georgia, Agricultural Science and Natural Resource University 

What Agricultural Mechanics Laboratory Management Knowledge and Skills Do Kentucky Agriculture Teachers Need? 

Thomas Poole; Trent Wells; Mark S. Hainline
Murray State University; Sam Houston State University 

Reviewers:

Name Institution
Abati, Oluwatoyin Elizabeth University of Georgia
Adhikari, Sudarshan The Ohio State University
Adu-Gyamfi , Akua Tennessee State University
Akowuah, Yaw Virginia Tech
Altman, Carly Middle Tennessee State University
Baldock, Kalynn Eastern New Mexico University
Barry, Debra University of Florida
Benson, Jessica Mississippi State University
Bird, Taylor University of Georgia
Boone, Jessica University of Georgia
Brashears, Todd Texas Tech University
Bush, Sarah University of Florida
Cherry, Audie Clemson University
Chumbley, Steven Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Clemons, Chris Auburn University
Colclasure, Blake University of Tennessee
Dale, Logan Louisiana State University
Daniels, Mikayla North Carolina State University
Darby, Clarissa Texas Tech University
Englin, Jacob South Dakota State University
Figland, Whitney East Texas A&M University
Franklin, Edward University of Arizona, Tucson
Goff, Cassandra University of Florida
Goins, Jessica University of Florida
Granberry, Tyler University of Tennessee
Gustin, Hannah Texas Tech University
Hancock, Garrett Stephen F. Austin State University
Hatch, Chelsea Texas Tech University
Kakara, Aneesha Iowa State University
Kelley, Krysti Texas Tech University
Kibirige, Brian Tennessee State University
komunjeru, benita Louisiana State University
Leggette, Holli Texas A&M University
Lu, Peng University of Georgia
Marsh, Kayla Arkansas Tech University
Martin, Renee 1
McHugh, Sallie Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Morgan, Joy North Carolina State University
Mumma, Kaley Purdue University
Murphrey, Theresa Texas A&M University
Okolo, Emmanuel Texas A&M University
P. Sullivan, Ashlee Virginia Tech
Paglia, Kayla L. North Carolina State University
Palmer, Karissa Texas A&M
Pigg, Janiece University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ramstad, Joe Iowa State University
Richards, Jennifer University of Tennessee
Ricketts, John Tennessee State University
Rinehart, Kameron Austin Peay State University
Rodriguez, Sam Sam Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Mori, Howard Texas Tech University
Rubenstein, Eric University of Georgia
Ruth, Taylor University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Schnor, Sidney Iowa State University
Spears, Allyson Texas A&M University
Stephens, Carrie The University of Tennessee
Sullivan, Mia The Pennsylvania State University
Swan, Benjamin California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Williams, Robert East Texas A&M University
Wood, Matthew Laurel School District

Reviewers: 60
Reviews Completed: 288
Avg Reviews/Reviewer: 4.8

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