Graduate Research
2022

Columbian Rural Youth Decision-Making Process Regarding Migration, University Education and Careers
Zabala, Perilla, Andres, 2021
Zabala, Perilla, Andres, 2021

Obstacles Encountered and Overcome by Female Agricultural Entrepreneurs in Niche Markets
Alexander, Elizabeth, 2020
Alexander, Elizabeth, 2020

Using Critical Race Theory to Examine how Predominantly White Land-Grant Universities Utilize Chief Diversity Officers
Allen , Brandon, 2020
Allen , Brandon, 2020

Assessing Systems Thinking Skills Development among High School Students in the Context of Sustainable Food Systems
Charoenmuang, Mingla, 2020
Charoenmuang, Mingla, 2020

Disappointed but not Surprised: A Critical Narrative Inquiry of Black Women's Doctoral Experiences in Agricultural and Life Science Disciplines
Cropps, Torrie, 2020
Cropps, Torrie, 2020

Development and Validation of a Survey Instrument to Measure Former Member Perceptions of Youth Development Organizations
Gunderson, Alee, 2020
Gunderson, Alee, 2020

A Comparative Analysis of Agriculture and Science Teacher’s Approach and Efficacy Teaching Problem Solving
Nelson, Bryanna, 2020
Nelson, Bryanna, 2020

Attitudes and Perceptions of Smallholder Farmers Towards Agricultural Technologies in Western Kenya
Nyairo, Newton, 2020
Nyairo, Newton, 2020


The Sociocultural Dynamics of Food (In) Security Among Farming Households in Oyo State, Nigeria
Bisi-Amosun, Olamide, 2019
Bisi-Amosun, Olamide, 2019

Exploring the Employability Skills and Academic Success of the National FFA Membership
Copeland, Britt, 2019
Copeland, Britt, 2019

Undergraduate Students' Perceptions of culturally Responsive Teaching and Their Sense of Belonging and Academic Self-Efficacy in Higher Education
Huang, Yujie, 2019
Huang, Yujie, 2019

Development of a Reflexive Modernization Theoretical Perspective to Predict Indiana Resident's Perceptions of Emerging Science and Technology
Knies, Kami, 2019
Knies, Kami, 2019

Indiana Farmers' Level of Adoption and Perceptions of Mobile Applications as Agricultural Management Tools
Leeuw, Jaclyn, 2019
Leeuw, Jaclyn, 2019


Determining the Effects of Evidence-Based Messaging on Millennial Agriculturalists Attitudes towards Genetically Modified Food
Ballmer, Erica, 2018
Ballmer, Erica, 2018

Working Equids: A Case Study Investigating if Locus of Control Affects Welfare in Central America
Brizgys, Lauren, 2018
Brizgys, Lauren, 2018

Exploring the Effects of a STEM Integrated Program on Girl Scouts Pro-Environmental Intentions
Furrer, Miranda, 2018
Furrer, Miranda, 2018

Horses in Agriculture Online: Designing, Developing, and Assessing Situational Interest an Online Museum Exhibit Using the Systems Approach Model of Instructional Design
Lofgren, Elise, 2018
Lofgren, Elise, 2018

Urban Parents' Motivation Regarding their Child's Participation in Agriculture and STEM Activities
Pettigrew, Alexandria, 2018
Pettigrew, Alexandria, 2018


A Case Study Analysis of Minority Student's Negotiation of STEM, Racial/Ethnic, and Graduate Student Identities
Brown, Brittini, 2016
Brown, Brittini, 2016

Farmers' Use of Mobile Phone Technology for Agricultural Information Services in Lilongwe District, Malawi
Chisama, Benjamin, 2016
Chisama, Benjamin, 2016

Exploration of Alumni Perceptions Regarding Career Development and Impact of the Indiana 4-H Program
Lee, Alli, 2016
Lee, Alli, 2016



Climate and Culture in Northwest Indiana Food Pantries: Client and Director Perceptions of Meat Quality, Packaging, and Information Preferences
Gee, Amanda, 2015
Gee, Amanda, 2015

A New Historicist Analysis of Education and Female-Life Factors in the 1926 Indiana Prairie Farmer Magazine Column "John Turnipseed"
Mills, Jessica, 2015
Mills, Jessica, 2015


The Influence of an advanced Agriculture & Life Science Course on Student’s Views of the Nature of Science
Alexander , Megan , 2014
Alexander , Megan , 2014

Socio-Economic Factors with the Adoption of Conservation Agriculture Among Women Farmers in Balaka District, Malawi
Chisenga, Chimwemwe, 2014
Chisenga, Chimwemwe, 2014

Examining Teachers' Knowledge and Attitudes toward Immigration and undocumented immigrants
Cruz, Esmeralda, 2014
Cruz, Esmeralda, 2014

Broadening the Agricultural Communication Historical Foundation with Human Perspective: The Utilization of Oral History and Grounded Theory in Expanding and Building Historical Discourse
Cruz, Federer, Natalie, 2014
Cruz, Federer, Natalie, 2014


Impact of Operation:Military Kids Residential Camping Programs on Military Youth's Self-Efficacy Toward Military Related Resiliency Skills
Clary, Christy, 2013
Clary, Christy, 2013

Preferences of Goat Farmers on Method of Instruction and Characteristics of Adopters
Kwelepeta, Roy, 2013
Kwelepeta, Roy, 2013

Agricultural Information Perceptions and Behaviors of Smallholders Farmers in the Central Region of Malawi
Masambuka, Fallys, 2013
Masambuka, Fallys, 2013



Educational Needs and Perceptions of Individuals Who Raise Backyard Poultry in Indiana
Brown, Erika, 2012
Brown, Erika, 2012

Characteristics and Volunteering Behaviors of Purdue Master Gardeners Interns and Master Gardeners
Gall, Elizabeth, 2012
Gall, Elizabeth, 2012

Preparing Students for Higher Education and Careers in Agriculture and Related Fields: An Ethnography of an Urban Charter School
Henry, Kesha, 2012
Henry, Kesha, 2012


Motivational factors related to Youth performance in a 4-H/FFA State Horticulture Career Development Event
Jones, Amy Jo, 2011
Jones, Amy Jo, 2011

Participation in an Educational Dairy Farm Event Related to Consumers Motivations & Dairy Production Beliefs
Nobbe-Lafollette, Lindsay, 2011
Nobbe-Lafollette, Lindsay, 2011

Motivation and Career Outcomes of a Precollege Life Science Experience for Underrepresented Minorities
Ortega, Robbie, 2011
Ortega, Robbie, 2011

Science Communication Beliefs of Researchers Based in the Philippines and the United States: A Qualitative Analysis of Research Cultures and Worldviews
Ponce de Leon, Inez, 2011
Ponce de Leon, Inez, 2011

An Exploratory Study of the Five Cs Model of Positive Youth Development Among Indiana 4-H Youth
Robinson, Abby, 2011
Robinson, Abby, 2011



Increasing Hispanic Participation in 4-H Youth Development Programs in Indiana
Haines-Sturtevant, Sara, 2010
Haines-Sturtevant, Sara, 2010


Pictures Versus Text: Modality Effects Across Three Levels of Learning and Study Time
Beagle, Janet, 2009
Beagle, Janet, 2009

The Effects of The Apple Genomics Project Active-Learning Lessons on High School Students' Knowledge, Motivation and Perceptions of Learning Experiences and Teachers' Perceptions of Teaching Experiences
Hejny - Mueller, Ashley, 2009
Hejny - Mueller, Ashley, 2009

An Educational Analysis of Chinese Business Development Strategies by United States Agricultural Companies: A Delphi Study
Peng, JiaJiang, 2009
Peng, JiaJiang, 2009

Evaluation of Identification Systems for Exhibition Animals and the Ability of Those Exhibitions to Comply with the National Animal Identification System
Reiff, Kelli, 2009
Reiff, Kelli, 2009



Indiana County Extension Boards: Perceptions of Factors Impacting Board Effectiveness
Farris, Edward, 2008
Farris, Edward, 2008

Analysis and Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Poultry Biosecurity and Disease Prevention Curriculum
Kohlhagen, Kyle, 2008
Kohlhagen, Kyle, 2008

Effects of Crude Glycerin on Feedlot Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Hormone and Metabolite Concentrations, and the Fatty Acid Profile in Market Lambs
Musselman, Ashley, 2008
Musselman, Ashley, 2008


Relationships Between Agriscience Education Student Achievement in Science and Agriscience Teacher Certification
Schut, John, 2008
Schut, John, 2008

The Master of Agricultural Communications: Graduates' Perceptions of Degree and Program Effectiveness and Recommendations for Future Development
Siegfried, Whitney, 2008
Siegfried, Whitney, 2008


Assessment of Cross-Cultural Professional Development: Short-Term Immersion Experience in Mexico
Snaza, Jessie, 2008
Snaza, Jessie, 2008

Indiana 4-H Junior Leaders' Perceptions of Their Communication Skills
Wickert, Sarah, 2008
Wickert, Sarah, 2008

Reading with Maggie: The Effect of the Presence/Absence of a Classroom Pet Dog in a Reading Intervention Package
Bassette, Laura, 2007
Bassette, Laura, 2007

An Evaluation of Retinal Imaging Technology for 4-H Beef and Sheep Identification
Blomeke, Christy, 2007
Blomeke, Christy, 2007

The Dilemma of Student Downshifting: Pedagogical Practices Which Influence Downshifting In High School Agricultural Science Programs
Hains, Bryan, 2007
Hains, Bryan, 2007


There's a Pig in My Classroom: Evaluation of Elementary Educational Swine Curriculum's Effectiveness
Pence - Wagler, Sarah, 2006
Pence - Wagler, Sarah, 2006

An Evaluation of Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Instruction, Live Instruction, and Live Animals in Third Grade Classrooms
Platt, Jenise, 2006
Platt, Jenise, 2006
