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2025 Western Region Research PRESENTATIONS

2025 Western Region AAAE POSTER Session

Innovative Idea
Activating teachers and leaders in agriculture through intentional career recruitment   Image 

Katharine S. Eshelman, Jenny E. Bennett, Kellie J. Enns
Colorado State University 

AI Literacy: An Online Module to Empower Faculty to Educate Students  Image 

Jessica Scarfuto, Theresa Murphrey, Dawn Burton
Texas A&M University 

Cultivating LEAD 

Steven Chumbley, Mark Hainline, Maureen Victoria, Rudy Ritz, Andres Garza
Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Sam Houston State University and Texas Tech  

Foundations of Phenomenon - Building Teacher Efficacy for NGSS Integration in Agriscience Education 

Nicole Ray, Erin Gorter, Lauren MacDonald, Hannah C. Parker, Cameron Standridge, Kaitlynn Linderholm, Jonathan Moules, Susan Pheasant
Cal Poly SLO, Texas Tech, Liberty Ranch High School, Elk Grove, and Chowchilla High School, Fresno State 

From the Ground Up: Starting a Statewide Agritourism Association  Image 

Shannon Arnold
Montana State University 

Harvesting Challenges: Teaching Agricultural Communicators About the Impact of COVID-19 and Immigration Policies on Labor Shortages in U.S. Agriculture 

Lena Berens, Shannon Norris-Parish
New Mexico State University, Texas A&M University 

Learning By Doing: Increasing Self-Efficacy of Women Teaching Welding  Image 

Kacie Eshleman, Faith Droszcz, Calla Donnelly, Emily A. Sewell, Dustin K. Perry, David Cohenour
Montana State University, Gallatin College 

Live on Livestock! Hosting an Agricultural Preparedness Training for Emergency Responders using Mock Broadcasts  Image 

Natalia Molinar, Alexander Brock, Shannon Norris-Parish, Marshal Wilson, Tom Dean, Tim Hanosh, Dennis Giever, Jesse Williams, William Norris, Lacey Roberts-Hill
New Mexico State University, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University 

Micro-credentialing for Alternative Teacher Certification  Image 

Robert Terry, Jr, Christopher J. Eck, Morgan Gaylord, Bradley M. Coleman, Jon W. Ramsey, J. Shane Robinson
Oklahoma State University 

Mindful Ears: Teaching Active Listening Strategies in an Oral Communications Course at New Mexico State University  Image 

Taylor Rodriguez, Trevor Rawdon, Greg Brooks, Shannon Norris-Parish
New Mexico State University, Texas A&M University 

Pairing Content and Context: An Effort to Provide Contextual Experiences to Preservice Teachers   Image 

Katie Honeyman, Shane Wetzel, Ryan Best, Jon Ramsey
Oklahoma State University  

Peer Mentoring in the Cross-Listed Classroom 

Maggie Pfeiffer Salem and Bob Williams
East Texas A&M Unviersity 

Picture Perfect: Developing Guidelines for Evaluating Photography for Magazine Production  Image 

Rebekah Roybal, Shannon Norris-Parish
New Mexico State University, Texas A&M University 

Posters for Protection and Prevention: Integrating Case Study Posters to Help Law Enforcement Understand Agroterrorism in an Emergency Training  Image 

Alexander Brock, Natalia Molinar, Shannon Norris-Parish, Marshal Wilson, Tom Dean, Tim Hanosh, Dennis Giever, Jesse Williams, William Norris, Lacey Roberts-Hill
New Mexico State University, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University 

Preparing the Next Generation of Sustainable Agriculturists: Developing Online Learning Modules about Biochar for Agricultural Educators   Image 

Fallon Velasquez, Shannon Norris-Parish, Wendiam Sawadgo, Lindsay Naylor, Rajan Ghimire, Jasmeet Lamba
New Mexico State University, Texas A&M University, Auburn University, University of Delaware 

Prompt to Product: Student Perceptions of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Design  Image 

Marcelle Langford & Dr. Kelsey Hall
Utah State University 

Science on Air: Podeos as a Tool for Practicing Science Communication, Telling Stories, and Strengthening Communities of Practice  Image 

Abril Benitez, John Chivvis, Taylor Apple, Sarah McCord, Karissa Palmer, Robert Stirling, Shannon Parish, Holli Leggette, Rafael Landaverde, Gary Wingenbach
Texas A&M University 

Skill-Based Grading Strategies to Get Beyond The “Grading Game”  

Nick Traini, Haley Q Traini, Baylee Stewart, Josh Stewart
Oregon State University  

Talk to the Bot: Lessons from Implementing a Custom Chatbot in Extension Programming 

Rafael Landaverde, Chelsie Huseman, Jaqueline Prestegaard-Wilson, Sarah McCord
Texas A&M University 

The Amazing Career Connection: Applying Educational Concepts Across Disciplines  Image 

Krysti Kelley, Clarissa Darby
Texas Tech University 

The Legislative LEAD Program 

Mark Hainline, Boot Chumbley, Maureen Victoria, Rudy Ritz, Andres Garza
Sam Houston State Univ.,Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas Tech 

The Real World: Redesigning a Welding Class to Match Industry Practices  Image 

Jenna Schultz, Jeff Felty, & Ryan Anderson
Texas State University 

Tracking Success: Leveraging AET for Preservice Teachers' Early Field Experiences  Image 

Shane Wetzel, Katie Honeyman, Ryan Best, Jon W Ramsey
Oklahoma State University 

What Does it Mean? Turning Teacher Supply and Demand Data into Actionable Outreach  Image 

Rebecca Lawver, Michael Spiess, Ashley Rogers, Amy Smith, Daniel Foster
Utah State University, Chico State, NAAE, University of Minnesota, The Pennsylvania State University 

Research
"I do not think I can teach 'how to use a framing hammer?” Pre-service agriculture teachers' perceived self-efficacy teaching agriculture mechanics at California State University, Fresno  Image 

Daniella Garcia, Sam Rodriguez
California State Univeristy Fresno 

A Case Study Exploring the Impact of Introductory Agricultural Communications Coursework on Non-Majors' Perceptions  Image 

Joshue Lewis, Kylie Harlan
Texas Tech University 

An Evaluation of the 2025 National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow Professional Development Conference  Image 

Kenna Sandberg
Oklahoma State University 

Analysis of Food Waste in the USA: Social Media Framing and Communication Strategies  Image 

Shuai Ma, Zhihong Xu, Shannon Norris-Parish, Robert Strong, Holli R. Leggette, James Kevin Barge, Megan Stiefel Patterson
Texas A&M University 

Branching Out: A Content Analysis of Master Gardener Program Websites  Image 

Elia Rybolt, Lacey Roberts-Hill, William Norris
New Mexico State University, Texas Tech University, New Mexico State University 

Bricks, Bulls, and Big Ideas: Exploring Systems Thinking in Collegiate Bull Management  Image 

Ashlee Pike, Erin Gorter, Nicole Ray, Zach McFarlane
Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo 

Bridging Language and Data: Transforming Agricultural Curricula for Big Data Analytics Through Linguistic Insights  Image 

Zhihong Xu, Jaehyun Ahn, Shuai Ma, Anjorin Ezekiel Adyyemi, Fahmida Husain Choudhury, Xiting Zhuang, Rafael Landaverde, Gary J. Wingenbach
Texas A&M University, University of Florida, North Dakota State University 

Building Agriculture Leaders: LEGO® Serious Play® for Adult Leadership Development  Image 

Erin Gorter, Nicole Ray
Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo 

Content Analysis of Summer California Job Postings for Ag Teaching Positions   Image 

Nicole Ray, Audrey Hererra, Clarissa Simonson, Erin Gorter, James Bingaman, Moses Mike
Cal Poly SLO 

Cultivating ECE Learners in Utah: ECE Providers’ Perceptions on Edible Gardening 

Frances Goldsmith & Dr. Kelsey Hall
Utah State University 

Cultivating Efficacy: Investigating Professional Learning for NGSS-Aligned Phenomenon-Based Agriscience Instruction 

Nicole Ray, Erin Gorter, Hannah C. Parker, Xavier Higginbotham Vendig, Lauren MacDonald, Cameron Standridge, Kaitlynn Linderholm
Cal Poly SLO, Texas Tech, Liberty Ranch High School, Elk Grove, and Chowchilla High School, Fresno State 

Defining the Legend: A Profile-Based Study Using Narratives in Agricultural Education  Image 

Mackenzie Shattuck, Krysti Kelley, Joshue Lewis, John Rayfield
Texas Tech University 

Determining the Impact of a Small Gas Engine Workshop on the Importance to Teach   Image 

Sarah Parks, Ryan Anderson & Dusty Perry
Texas State University, Montana State University 

Digital Tools, Real Classrooms: A Descriptive Analysis of Preservice Teachers’ Usage of Learning Management Systems in School-Based Agricultural Education Field Experiences  Image 

Ashleigh Osborn, Krysti Kelley, John Rayfield
Texas Tech University 

Elementary Pre-Service Teachers Perceptions of Agriculture  Image 

Faith Droszcz, Emily Sewell, and Dustin Perry
Montana State University  

Every Member Counts: Exploring AAAE Student Membership   Image 

Teague Teece, Donavan Phoenix, Mariah Schaeper, Oseremi Olivia Jagbojo
Oregon State University, University Nebraska - Lincoln, Purdue University  

Examining Critical Thinking, Teamwork, and Communication Skills in STEM and Non-STEM College Students' Job Readiness  Image 

Lauren Underwood, Clarissa Darby, Jason Headrick, and Todd Brashears
Texas Tech University 

Examining Early Career Ag Teachers Knowledge and Beliefs of Key SAE for All Principles 

Kloe Stokes, Candis Scallan, Garrett T. Hancock
Stephen F. Austin State University 

Examining the Impact of a Small Gas Engine Workshop on SBAE Educators’ Perceived Knowledge to Teach Small Gas Engines  Image 

Sarah Parks, Ryan Anderson & Dusty Perry
Texas State University, Montana State University 

Fine-Tuning Success: Student Insights from the SFA Tractor Tech & ATMS Clinic  Image 

Justin Womack, James Kelley, Garrett T. Hancock
Stephen F. Austin State University 

Framing the Future of Extension: What State Websites Reveal About Brand and Purpose  Image 

Garrett Brogan, Keith Frost
University of Idaho 

From Ranch to Reel: Understanding What Drives Viral Beef-Related Instagram Content  Image 

Allyson Spears, Theresa Murphrey, Kim Dooley, Dara Wald, Audrey McElroy
Texas A&M University  

HEARING Rooted in SAFETY: Unearthing PPE Practices in Horticulture  Image 

Garrett T. Hancock
Stephen F. Austin State University 

Identifying the Amount of Post-Secondary Electrical Training Received by School Based Agricultural Education Teachers  Image 

Jenna Schultz, Kenedy Kornegay & Ryan Anderson
Texas State University 

Investigating the Effects of a Small Gas Engine Workshop on SBAE Educators’ Perceived Ability to Teach Small Gas Engines  Image 

Sarah Parks, Ryan Anderson & Dusty Perry
Texas State University, Montana State University  

Leveraging Learning Analytics to Model Student Engagement Behavior in Graduate Statistics: A Problem-Based Learning Approach in Agricultural Education   Image 

Fahmida Husain Choudhury, Shuai Ma, Zhihong Xu, Theresa P. Murphrey, Kim E. Dooley
Texas A & M University 

More Than What They Know: Why Attitudes Matter in Teaching about Agriculture  Image 

Jenny E. Bennett, Michelle S. Burrows
Utah State University  

Motivations that Matter: Exploring Why SBAE Teachers Engaged in NGSS and 5E-Based Professional Learning   Image 

Nicole Ray, Erin Gorter, Hannah C. Parker, Xavier Higginbotham Vendig
Cal Poly SLO 

Now Loading: Exploring Conversations about AI in Education One Post at a Time   Image 

Channing Pieniazek, Clarissa Darby, Laura Fischer, Kylie Harlan
Texas Tech University 

Preparing the Next Generation of Agriculture and Natural Resources Professionals: Using Pre-Internship Reflective Practice Journals for NextGen NRCS Pros 

Sarah McCord, Rafael Landaverde, Gary Wingenbach, Robert Stirling, Abril Benitez, Jun Wang
Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University  

Return to Teach Ag: A Missed Opportunity in the SBAE Pipeline?  Image 

Michael Spiess, Ashley Rogers, Rebecca Lawver, Amy Smith, Daniel Foster
California State University, Chico, NAAE, Utah State University, University of Minnesota, The Pennsylvania State University  

Riding High: Social Media Strategies of College Rodeo Teams  Image 

Carly Leavitt-Hullana, Riley Lopez, James Bingaman, Erin Gorter
Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo 

Shaping Student Agricultural Leadership Assessment: A Diamond Model Approach  Image 

Erin Gorter, Hannah Parker, Nicole Ray
Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo 

Stakeholder Understanding and Opportunities for Learning About Structural Soundness in Beef Cattle: A Mixed Methods Study  Image 

Megan Greenwood, Theresa Murphrey, Gary Briers, Jason Cleere, Summer Odom, Allison Williams, Elizabeth Picking
Texas A&M University 

Teacher-perceived Availability of Curriculum to Teach Electricity   Image 

Molly Massey, Ryan Anderson, & Kennedy Kornegay
Texas State University 

The Influence of Identity: An Analysis of an Agricultural Publication Readers Perceptions for Strengthening Connection to Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources 

Brooke Swaffield & Laura Fischer
Texas Tech University 

The Leadership Yield: Reaping Personal and Professional Growth Through 26 Hours  Image 

Brooklyn McGruder, Moses Mike, Erin Gorter, Hannah Parker
Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo 

Understanding Communication Barriers Within the Agricultural Literacy Conversation  Image 

Brenden Black, Avery Culbertson, Sharon Freeman, Steven Rocca
California State University, Fresno 

Using Visual Ethnography to Frame Student Perceptions of Agricultural Leadership, Communication, and Education during a Study-Away Experience  Image 

EmmaLee Rotlisberger, Shannon Arnold, and Michael Walach
Montana State University 

What are the Key Priority Areas of Agrifood Systems Transformation? A Farmers’ Participatory Study  

Sarah McCord, Rafael Landaverde, Kelsi Opat
Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University 

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