Graduate Research
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2025
High School Students' Healthy Eating Behavior Predicted by Their Motivation to Participate in Urban Gardening Activities\ Alejandra Marcela Prado Jaramillo, 2025
2024
Exploring Work Expectations of National FFA Alumni Belonging to Generation Z\ Benjamin Fakunle, 2024
Planting Seeds of Belonging: A Case Study\ Ken Fuelling, 2024
Predicting High School Students’ Situated Expectancy-Value Motivation Regarding Food System STEM Projects\ Olivier Ntaganzwa, 2024
Tracking the Postsecondary Educational Journey of Indiana 4-H Alumni Using The National Student Clearinghouse\ Favour Chinaemerem Ojike, 2024
Experiencing and Interpreting Privacy in the Context of Consumer “Smart” Surveillance: A Mixed-Methods Phenomenological Investigation\ Roberta Weiner, 2024
2023
Urban High School Students' Motivation in Food System STEM Projects\ Sarah Thies, 2023
Exploring the Embeddedness of Young Black Professionals in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Careers\ Stephen McBride, 2023
An Examination of Influences on Christian Parents' Conceptualizations of Religiously Related Child Maltreatment & Religious Exemption Laws in Indiana\ Lauren Murfree, 2023
2022
Secondary Preservice Agricultural Education Teacher's Professional Knowledge Bases & Collective Pedagogical Content Knowledge \ Miranda McGuire, 2022
Exploration of Purdue Extension Master Gardener Volunteers' Scientific Thinking After Participating in an Inquiry-Based Home Hydroponics Project\ Jean Paul Iyakaremye, 2022
2021
Design, Implementation, and Assessment of Mathematical Modeling of Agriculturally Based STEM Activities at the Elementary Grade Level \ Clark, Quintana, 2021
Exploring Diverse Rural Elementary Students' Interests and Concerns of the Food System after Participating in a Virtual AGRI+STEM Experience \ Kornegay, Ryan, 2021
Columbian Rural Youth Decision-Making Process Regarding Migration, University Education, and Careers \ Zabala, Perilla, Andres, 2021
2020
Obstacles Encountered and Overcome by Female Agricultural Entrepreneurs in Niche Markets \ Alexander, Elizabeth, 2020
Using Critical Race Theory to Examine how Predominantly White Land-Grant Universities Utilize Chief Diversity Officers \ Allen , Brandon, 2020
Assessing Systems Thinking Skills Development among High School Students in the Context of Sustainable Food Systems \ 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
Development and Validation of a Survey Instrument to Measure Former Member Perceptions of Youth Development Organizations \ Gunderson, Alee, 2020
A Comparative Analysis of Agriculture and Science Teachers’ Approach and Efficacy in Teaching Problem Solving \ Nelson, Bryanna, 2020
Attitudes and Perceptions of Smallholder Farmers Towards Agricultural Technologies in Western Kenya \ Nyairo, Newton, 2020
Exploration of the Role of an Urban Farming Program in Promoting Youth's Life Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Healthy Eating Intentions for Minority Youth Attending Felege Hiyot Center, Indianapolis \ Nzaranyimana, Theoneste, 2020
2019
The Sociocultural Dynamics of Food (In) Security Among Farming Households in Oyo State, Nigeria \ Bisi-Amosun, Olamide, 2019
Exploring the Employability Skills and Academic Success of the National FFA Membership \ Copeland, Britt, 2019
Consumer Food Choice Information Sourcing, Selection, Needs and Wants \ Crumb, Claire, 2019
Undergraduate Students' Perceptions of Culturally Responsive Teaching and Their Sense of Belonging and Academic Self-Efficacy in Higher Education \ Huang, Yujie, 2019
Development of a Reflexive Modernization Theoretical Perspective to Predict Indiana Resident's Perceptions of Emerging Science and Technology \ Knies, Kami, 2019
Indiana Farmers' Level of Adoption and Perceptions of Mobile Applications as Agricultural Management Tools \ Leeuw, Jaclyn, 2019
Factors Influencing Indiana Residents' Level of Interest in Engaging with Purdue University \ Rice, Ashley, 2019
2018
Determining the Effects of Evidence-Based Messaging on Millennial Agriculturalists Attitudes towards Genetically Modified Food \ Ballmer, Erica, 2018
Working Equids: A Case Study Investigating if Locus of Control Affects Welfare in Central America \ Brizgys, Lauren, 2018
Exploring the Effects of a STEM Integrated Program on Girl Scouts Pro-Environmental Intentions \ 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
Urban Parents' Motivation Regarding Their Child's Participation in Agriculture and STEM Activities \ Pettigrew, Alexandria, 2018
Youth Perceptions of Equine Welfare Among Common Horse-Human Interactions \ Rice , Brandon, 2018
2017
An Exploratory Study of Adult Interactions Among Youth Livestock Exhibitors \ Johnson, Abby, 2017
An Exploratory Study of the Relationships Among Middle School Students’ Food and Garden Experiences and Their Engagement and Motivation \ Martin, Amonte, 2017
Exploratory Study of Factors Impacting Mindset in Youth Involved in the Indiana 4-H Animal Science Projects \ Sajdera, Kelsey, 2017
2016
A Case Study Analysis of Minority Student's Negotiation of STEM, Racial/Ethnic, and Graduate Student Identities \ Brown, Brittini, 2016
Farmers' Use of Mobile Phone Technology for Agricultural Information Services in Lilongwe District, Malawi \ Chisama, Benjamin, 2016
Exploration of Alumni Perceptions Regarding Career Development and Impact of the Indiana 4-H Program \ Lee, Alli, 2016
High School Students? Dispositions Toward Agriculture and Agricultural Careers Upon Completion of a Pre-College Experience \ Scherer, Andrea, 2016
2015
Influence of Social Cognitive Variables on he Career Goals and Exploratory Behaviors of African American Undergraduate Agricultural Sciences Majors at Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions \ Ding, Qi, 2015
Climate and Culture in Northwest Indiana Food Pantries: Client and Director Perceptions of Meat Quality, Packaging, and Information Preferences \ Gee, Amanda, 2015
Influences of the Wildlife Habitat Education Contest on Youth Motivation and Future Plans \ Laudeman, Marie, 2015
A New Historicist Analysis of Education and Female-Life Factors in the 1926 Indiana Prairie Farmer Magazine Column "John Turnipseed" \ Mills, Jessica, 2015
A Review of the Military Extension Internship Program \ Musselman, Lynette, 2015
2014
The Influence of an advanced Agriculture & Life Science Course on Student’s Views of the Nature of Science \ Alexander , Megan , 2014
Socio-Economic Factors with the Adoption of Conservation Agriculture Among Women Farmers in Balaka District, Malawi \ Chisenga, Chimwemwe, 2014
Examining Teachers' Knowledge and Attitudes toward Immigration and Undocumented Immigrants\ 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
Role of Agriculture Extension in Smallholder Farmer Adaptation to Climate Change in Blantyre District, Malawi \ Mkisi, Raphael, 2014
2013
Impact of Operation:Military Kids Residential Camping Programs on Military Youth's Self-Efficacy Toward Military Related Resiliency Skills \ Clary, Christy, 2013
Preferences of Goat Farmers on Method of Instruction and Characteristics of Adopters \ Kwelepeta, Roy, 2013
Agricultural Information Perceptions and Behaviors of Smallholder Farmers in the Central Region of Malawi \ Masambuka, Fallys, 2013
Acculturation Orientations of Indiana 4-H Adult Volunteers toward Minorities \ Myers, Lindsay, 2013
Effectiveness of Field Days on Promoting the Adoption of Recommended Improved Maize Varieties by Small Holder Farmers in Lilongwe District, Malawi \ Tegha, Yakosa, 2013
2012
Educational Needs and Perceptions of Individuals Who Raise Backyard Poultry in Indiana \ Brown, Erika, 2012
Characteristics and Volunteering Behaviors of Purdue Master Gardeners Interns and Master Gardeners \ 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
Promising Practices of Dairy, Horse and Livestock Evaluation Career Development Coaches \ Voigt, Melissa, 2012
2011
Motivational factors related to Youth performance in a 4-H/FFA State Horticulture Career Development Event \ Jones, Amy Jo, 2011
Participation in an Educational Dairy Farm Event Related to Consumers' Motivations & Dairy Production Beliefs \ Nobbe-Lafollette, Lindsay, 2011
Motivation and Career Outcomes of a Pre-college Life Science Experience for Underrepresented Minorities \ 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
An Exploratory Study of the Five Cs Model of Positive Youth Development Among Indiana 4-H Youth \ Robinson, Abby, 2011
The Integration and Use of Educational Technology in Indiana's Secondary Agricultural Education Classrooms \ Wynkoop, Ryan, 2011
2010
Investigating Methods for Using Ractopamine Hydrochloride in Domestic Beef Cattle and Factors Affecting Body Condition of Cattle on Il N'gwesi Group Ranch in Kenya, Africa \ Culp, Kyle, 2010
Increasing Hispanic Participation in 4-H Youth Development Programs in Indiana \ Haines-Sturtevant, Sara, 2010
Elementary Students' Knowledge and Interests Related to Active Learning in a Summer Camp at a Zoo \ Shields, Noah, 2010
2009
Pictures Versus Text: Modality Effects Across Three Levels of Learning and Study Time \ 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
An Educational Analysis of Chinese Business Development Strategies by United States Agricultural Companies: A Delphi Study \ 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
An Evaluation of Electronic Identification in 4-H Beef, Sheep, and Swine \ Simmons, Brittany, 2009
Perceived Benefits of Polish 4-H in the Swietokrzyskie Voivodship of Poland \ Stanish, Lee, 2009
2008
Indiana County Extension Boards: Perceptions of Factors Impacting Board Effectiveness \ Farris, Edward, 2008
Analysis and Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Poultry Biosecurity and Disease Prevention Curriculum \ 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
Indiana 4-H Horse and Pony Adult Volunteers' Valuation of Equine Welfare \ Rappaport, Natalie, 2008
Relationships Between Agriscience Education Student Achievement in Science and Agriscience Teacher Certification \ Schut, John, 2008
The Master of Agricultural Communications: Graduates' Perceptions of Degree and Program Effectiveness and Recommendations for Future Development \ Siegfried, Whitney, 2008
An Evaluation of an Online Retinal Imaging Tutorial \ Slack, Kelli, 2008
Assessment of Cross-Cultural Professional Development: Short-Term Immersion Experience in Mexico \ Snaza, Jessie, 2008
Indiana 4-H Junior Leaders' Perceptions of Their Communication Skills \ Wickert, Sarah, 2008
2007
Reading with Maggie: The Effect of the Presence/Absence of a Classroom Pet Dog in a Reading Intervention Package \ Bassette, Laura, 2007
An Evaluation of Retinal Imaging Technology for 4-H Beef and Sheep Identification \ Blomeke, Christy, 2007
The Dilemma of Student Downshifting: Pedagogical Practices Which Influence Downshifting In High School Agricultural Science Programs \ Hains, Bryan, 2007
The Four Essential Elements and the Perceptions of Indiana 4-H Members and Their Parents/Guardians on the Impact of the 4-H Youth Development Program on 4-H Members' Development \ Woodward, Pandora, 2007
2006
There's a Pig in My Classroom: Evaluation of Elementary Educational Swine Curriculum's Effectiveness \ Pence - Wagler, Sarah, 2006
An Evaluation of Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Instruction, Live Instruction, and Live Animals in Third Grade Classrooms \ Platt, Jenise, 2006
A Collaborative Extension Garden-based School Nutrition Program: Measuring the Interests, Behaviors, and Self-efficacy of Third Grade Youth Participants and their Families \ Kararo, Matthew