CATE Issues in Agriculture

Issues 360

Communicate with Confidence on Critical Issues

Let’s be honest. Most of us look at any topic through our own lens of experiences, background, and spheres of influence. But wouldn’t we be better off by learning to see things from a different vantage point? Wouldn’t that help us grow, respond, and maybe even change our perspective? This program will help you understand critical and controversial topics and create positive, productive discussion about them using:

Sound decision-making
Constructive dialogue
Personal and social responsibility

Issues 360 offers you a yearlong- full-circle view of public engagement. You’ll gain confidence and compassion to discuss critical issues in ways that simultaneously influence and respect others – essential skills for a trusted future face of agriculture.

Contact Us

issues360@purdue.edu
(765) 494-8473

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Eligibility

Application

Purdue Agriculture sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are in good academic standing may apply for the Issues 360 Fellowship Program.

By applying for the program, applicants agree to attend and fully participate in all monthly sessions, the fall overnight retreat, and the spring all-day retreat. Refer to the events tab to review the program dates for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Monthly sessions begin at 5:45 pm with dinner provided, followed by program content from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on noted Tuesday evenings. Program content may include communication and engagement activities, interactive presentations, team building, guest speakers, engagement projects and more.

Applications coming soon!

Events

Leadership Team

Class Fellows

Class Eight

Class Seven

Class Seven Students

Laura Barrett, Agricultural Economics - Rockford, OH
Kamryn Dehn, Aquatic Science, Marine Biology - Frankfort, IN
Melinda Dodson, Animal Sciences - Walkerton, IN
Joey Gerteisen, Plant Science - Newburgh, IN
Grace Hasler, Agricultural Economics & Agricultural Communications - Columbus, IN
Shelby Henry, Agricultural Sales & Marketing - Michigantown, IN
Cora Hill, Agricultural Education - Warren, IN
Kalynda Hoevener, Agricultural Education - Austin, IN
Gracie Johnson, Agricultural Communications - Greenfield, IN
Savannah Kerkhoff, Agribusiness Management - Thorntown, IN
Micah Lehe, Food Science - West Lafayette, IN
Cameron Matthews, Biochemistry - Middletown, IN
Bridget Noble, Animal Sciences - Indianapolis, IN
Tejashree Shah, Food Science - Skokie, IL
Emma Swain, Agribusiness - Fishers, IN

Class Six

Class Six Fellows

Sohinee Bera, Agricultural Communications - West Lafayette, IN
Nathan "Nate" Bowser, Plant Genetics, Breeding & Biotechnology - Syracuse, IN
Nicholas "Nick" Bowser, Agricultural Economics & Agricultural Communications - Syracuse, IN
Josephine Cameron, Agricultural Economics - Coatesville, IN
Hayley DeHaan, Agricultural Sales & Marketing & Agricultural Communications - McMinnville, OR
Kaitlyn Gabhart, Animal Sciences - Loogootee, IN
Doria Gilberg, Animal Sciences - Middleburg, VA
Mason Gordon, Applied Agricultural Economics - Rushville, IN
Chase Gripp, Agricultural Systems Management - Sheffield, IL
Blake Hinch, Agribusiness Management - Lake Forest, IL
Jocelyn "Jocie" Kleiman, Animal Sciences: Biosciences - Greenfield, IN
Sara Lechlider, Agribusiness Management & Turf Management & Science - Gaithersburg, MD
Grant Mohler, Agricultural Economics - Frankfort, IN
Madisyn Murphy, Animal Sciences - St. Joseph, IN
Shoko Nakatake, Insect Biology - Japan
Kelley Roberts, Agronomy: Crop & Soil Management - Goodland, IN
Claire Schloemer, Agronomy: International - St. Marys, OH
Sara Schwarzkopf, Animal Sciences: Biosciences -
L. Kristen Senn, Animal Sciences -
Elizabeth Simmermeyer, Animal Sciences - Brookville, IN
Morgan Uebelhor, Animal Sciences -
Bennett Walther, Applied Agricultural Economics - Centerville, IN
Kate Watkins, Animal Sciences - Angola, IN
Megan Wiley, Agricultural Communication - Westfield, IN
Paige Wininger, Agricultural Sales & Marketing - Waveland, IN
Emma Wischmeier, Agribusiness Management - Columbus, IN
Neil Zhao, Food Science -
Laura Zimmerman, - Animal Sciences - Great Falls, VA

Class Five (V)

Class V Fellows

David Armbruster, Landscape Architecture - Brownsburg, IN
Lilian Armour, Agribusiness Management - Cicero, IN
Megan Arnold, Agribusiness Management - Coatesville, IN
Abigail Clifford, Animal Sciences - Odon, IN
Caroline Crosslin - Agricultural Economics - Danville, IN
Diana DiPretoro, Plant Genetics, Breeding & Biotechnology - Havertown, PA
Jace Geiger, Farm Management - Markle, IN
Leah Jacobs, Agricultural Sciences Education & Communication - Shirley, IN
Samantha Klemme - Agricultural Sales & Management - Otterbein, IN
Nelson Knobloch, Agribusiness Management - Wolcott, IN
Katriel Marks, Agribusiness Management - Carmel, IN
Haley Mood, Agribusiness Management - North Salem, IN
Katie Nixon, Farm Management - Muncie, IN
Myra Rademacher, Agricultural Education - Eagle Point, OR
Cassidy Robinson, Forestry & Wildlife - Hagerstown, IN
Dalton Smith, Agricultural Economics - Coatesville, IN
Rachel Stoner, Agricultural Education & Animal Sciences - Valparaiso, IN
Elizabeth Tedder, Biological Engineering - Hope, IN
Carrie Winklepleck, Agronomic Business & Marketing - Odon, IN
Zifan Zhu, Agricultural Systems Management - Qingdao, China

Class Four

Class Four Fellows

Charlaine "Lanie" Barth, Agricultural Communication - Moses Lake, WA
Meghan Boucher, Food Science - South Burlington, VT
Joshua Calhoun, Agricultural Education - Hope, IN
Chancelor "Chance" Clark, Plant Genetics, Breeding & Biotechnology - Danville, IN
Joanna Claudy, Animal Sciences - Angola, IN
Bailey Bromstrup-Crowder, Agricultural Education - French Lick, IN
Kelly Dressler, Agricultural Education - Clinton, IN
Mekenzie Gear, Animal Sciences - Delphi, IN
Sheradan Hill, Agricultural Communication - Anderson, IN
Julia Johnson, Animal Science & Bioscience - Bloomfield Hills, MI
Grant Knobloch, Agricultural Systems Management - Wolcott, IN
Brianna Lammers, Agricultural Education - Huntingburg, IN
Jiayi Lin, Natural Resources & Environmental Science - Shenzhen, China
Caitlinn Lineback, Food Science - Lafayette, IN
Dhruv Neema, Agribusiness Management - Indore, MP, India
Aleah Scheurich, Animal Sciences - Rensselaer, IN
Kayla Schneider, Agribusiness Sales & Marketing - Brownstown, IN
Peile "Penny" Wang, Food Science - Dongying City, China
Khyla Wilson, Agribusiness Sales & Marketing - Walton, IN
Morgan Winder, Agricultural Education & Agricultural Economics - Goodland, IN
Brittany Wolford, Agronomic Business & Marketing - Daytona Beach, FL

Class Three

Class Three Fellows

Kendra Arnholt, Animal Sciences - Columbus, IN
Britt A. Copeland, Agribusiness - Madison, IN
Odalys Cubillo, Natural Resources and Environmental Science - East Chicago, IN
Mary Grace Erickson, Animal Sciences - Clarks Hill, IN
Benjamin Knapke, Agribusiness - Portland, IN
Arren Liu, Biological Engineering - Thousand Oaks, CA
Meicen Liu, Animal Sciences - Beijing, China
Mallory Meyer, Animal Sciences - Columbus, IN
Kylie M O'Connor, Agribusiness - Columbus, IN
Jameson Pierce, Wildlife - Bedford, IN
Shania Ray, Agribusiness - Frankton, IN
Marissa R. Richardson, Agricultural Economics - LaGrange, IN
Sydney Rivera, Food Sciences - Indianapolis, IN
Austin Scheetz, Natural Resources and Environmental Science - Flower Mound, TX
Priyanka Shankar, Sustainable Biomaterials - Dubai, Arab Emirates
Matthew Summerlot, Agricultural Education - Jasper, IN
Tyler Tonner, Agricultural Systems Management - Bluffton, IN
Amber Wampler, Agribusiness - Jenkintown, PA

Class Two

Class Two Fellows

Mark S. Aronson, Biological Engineering - Westborough, MA
Jessica-Lena E. Bohlin, Agronomy - Laporte, IN
Katelyn "Katie" M. Carroll, Agricultural Economics - Prather, CA
Catherine "Katie" M. Chustak, Agricultural Education - Mishawaka, IN
Shelby E. Cummings, Biochemistry - West Lafayette, IN
Gavin D. Kissel, Agricultural Economics -Princeton, IN
Kara S. McKinney, Food Sciences - Indianapolis, IN
Merle L. Mullet, Agricultural Economics - Goshen, IN
Ryan W.R. Schroeder, Natural Resources & Environmental Science - Goshen, IN
Ross M. Smith, Agricultural Economics - Pittsboro, IN
Ethan R. Wieland, Agricultural Economics - Princeville, IL

Class One

Class One Fellows

Katie Bierrum, Landscape Architecture - Star City, IN
Armenda Boyer, Agricultural Communications/Agricultural Economics - Kirklin, IN
Jamie Hans, Plant Genetics, Breeding & Biotechnology - Noblesville, IN
Michelle Hemler, Natural Resources and Environmental Science - Granger, IN
Quinton Nannet, Biochemistry - Crawfordsville, IN
Austin Prechtel, Fisheries and Aquatic Science - Farmersburg, IN
Holly Renner, Animal Sciences - Jasper, IN
Stephanie Schramm, Biological Engineering - Oak Forest, IL
Tana Simmons, Agricultural Communications/Sales and Marketing - Tipton, IN
Nicole Smith, Natural Resources/Environmental Science - Plainfield, IN
Shelby Swain, Agribusiness - Marketing Concentration - Fishers, IN
Daron A. Wilson, Agricultural Economics - Commodity Marketing - Daleville, IN

“I feel I have developed a more in-depth, active listening skill. The important thing I’ve learned, that I have used every day, is that it is okay to pause in conversation – to just sit and digest what has been said before responding. I also love how open everyone is and how everyone is eager to share and participate in the program.”

Cassidy Robinson, Forestry & Natural Resources

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