# Graduate Research

**Source**: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/asec/research/grad-research.html
**Parent**: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/asec/scholarships.html

## 2025

[High School Students' Healthy Eating Behavior Predicted by Their Motivation to Participate in Urban Gardening Activities](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/HIGH_SCHOOL_STUDENTS_HEALTHY_EATING_BEHAVIOR_PREDICTED_BY_THEIR_MOTIVATION_TO_PARTICIPATE_IN_URBAN_GARDENING_ACTIVITIES/29053598?file=54535421)\
Alejandra Marcela Prado Jaramillo, 2025

## 2024

[Exploring Work Expectations of National FFA Alumni Belonging to Generation Z](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/_b_Exploring_Work_Expectations_of_National_FFA_Alumni_Belonging_to_Generation_Z_b_/26349139?file=47855455)\
Benjamin Fakunle, 2024

[Planting Seeds of Belonging: A Case Study](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/_b_PLANTING_SEEDS_OF_BELONGING_A_CASE_STUDY_b_/26357377?file=47912881)\
Ken Fuelling, 2024

[Predicting High School Students’ Situated Expectancy-Value Motivation Regarding Food System STEM Projects](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/_b_PREDICTING_HIGH_SCHOOL_STUDENTS_SITUATED_EXPECTANCY-VALUE_MOTIVATION_REGARDING_FOOD_SYSTEM_STEM_PROJECTS_b_/27952560?file=50959638)\
Olivier Ntaganzwa, 2024

[Tracking the Postsecondary Educational Journey of Indiana 4-H Alumni Using The National Student Clearinghouse](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/_b_Tracking_the_Postsecondary_Educational_Journey_of_Indiana_4-H_Alumni_using_the_National_Student_Clearinghouse_b_/25661106?file=45776544)\
Favour Chinaemerem Ojike, 2024

[Experiencing and Interpreting Privacy in the Context of Consumer “Smart” Surveillance: A Mixed-Methods Phenomenological Investigation](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/Experiencing_and_interpreting_privacy_in_the_context_of_consumer_smart_surveillance_A_mixed-methods_phenomenological_investigation/26360308?file=47898790)\
Roberta Weiner, 2024

2023

[Urban High School Students' Motivation in Food System STEM Projects](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/URBAN_HIGH_SCHOOL_STUDENTS_MOTIVATION_IN_FOOD_SYSTEMS_STEM_PROJECTS/22812551?file=40555496)\
Sarah Thies, 2023

[Exploring the Embeddedness of Young Black Professionals in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Careers](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/Exploring_the_Embeddedness_of_Young_Black_Professionals_in_Agriculture_Food_and_Natural_Resources_Careers/24796725?file=43624554)\
Stephen McBride, 2023

[An Examination of Influences on Christian Parents' Conceptualizations of Religiously Related Child Maltreatment & Religious Exemption Laws in Indiana](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/AN_EXAMINATION_OF_INFLUENCES_ON_CHRISTIAN_PARENTS_CONCEPTUALIZATIONS_OF_RELIGIOUSLY_RELATED_CHILD_MALTREATMENT_AND_RELIGIOUS_EXEMPTION_LAWS_IN_INDIANA/24712488)\
Lauren Murfree, 2023

2022

[Secondary Preservice Agricultural Education Teacher's Professional Knowledge Bases & Collective Pedagogical Content Knowledge](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/Secondary_Preservice_Agriculture_Education_Teachers_Professional_Knowledge_Bases_Collective_Pedagogical_Content_Knowledge/20089799?file=35936693)  \
 Miranda McGuire, 2022

[Exploration of Purdue Extension Master Gardener Volunteers' Scientific Thinking After Participating in an Inquiry-Based Home Hydroponics Project](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/EXPLORATION_OF_PURDUE_EXTENSION_MASTER_GARDENER_VOLUNTEERS_SCIENTIFIC_THINKING_AFTER_PARTICIPATING_IN_AN_INQUIRY-BASED_HOME_HYDROPONICS_PROJECT/20362242?file=36417153)\
 Jean Paul Iyakaremye, 2022

2021

[Design, Implementation, and Assessment of Mathematical Modeling of Agriculturally Based STEM Activities at the Elementary Grade Level](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/Design_Implementation_and_Assessment_of_Mathematical_Modeling_of_Agriculturally_Based_STEM_Activities_at_the_Elementary_Grade_Level/14842536?file=28583847)  \
 Clark, Quintana, 2021

[Exploring Diverse Rural Elementary Students' Interests and Concerns of the Food System after Participating in a Virtual AGRI+STEM Experience](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/EXPLORING_DIVERSE_RURAL_ELEMENTARY_STUDENTS_INTERESTS_AND_CONCERNS_OF_THE_FOOD_SYSTEM_AFTER_PARTICIPATING_IN_A_VIRTUAL_AGRI_STEM_EXPERIENCE/14865723?file=28619550) \
 Kornegay, Ryan, 2021

[**Columbian Rural Youth Decision-Making Process Regarding Migration, University Education, and Careers**](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/COLOMBIAN_RURAL_YOUTH_DECISION-MAKING_PROCESS_REGARDING_MIGRATION_UNIVERSITY_EDUCATION_AND_CAREERS/14944317?file=28768191) \
 Zabala, Perilla, Andres, 2021

2020

[Obstacles Encountered and Overcome by Female Agricultural Entrepreneurs in Niche Markets](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/Obstacles_Encountered_And_Overcome_By_Female_Agricultural_Entrepreneurs_in_Niche_Markets/12269015?file=22605497) \
 Alexander, Elizabeth, 2020

[Using Critical Race Theory to Examine how Predominantly White Land-Grant Universities Utilize Chief Diversity Officers](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/Using_Critical_Race_Theory_to_Examine_How_Predominantly_White_Land-Grant_Universities_Utilize_Chief_Diversity_Officers/12377711?file=22810673) \
 Allen , Brandon, 2020

[Assessing Systems Thinking Skills Development among High School Students in the Context of Sustainable Food Systems](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/High_School_Students_Systems_Thinking_in_the_Context_of_Sustainable_Food_Systems/11923437?file=21882114) \
 Charoenmuang, Mingla, 2020

[Disappointed but not Surprised: A Critical Narrative Inquiry of Black Women's Doctoral Experiences in Agricultural and Life Science Disciplines](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/Disappointed_but_not_Surprised_A_Critical_Narrative_Inquiry_of_Black_Women_s_Doctoral_Experiences_in_Agricultural_and_Life_Science_Disciplines/11833302?file=21677943) \
Cropps, Torrie, 2020

[Development and Validation of a Survey Instrument to Measure Former Member Perceptions of Youth Development Organizations](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/DEVELOPMENT_AND_VALIDATION_OF_A_SURVEY_INSTRUMENT_TO_MEASURE_FORMER_MEMBER_PERCEPTIONS_OF_YOUTH_DEVELOPMENT_ORGANIZATIONS/12736202?file=24106547) \
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](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/Attitudes_and_Perceptions_of_Smallholder_Farmers_Towards_Agricultural_Technologies_in_Western_Kenya/12268901?file=22604804) \
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](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/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_Hiywot_Center_Indianapolis/12728618?file=24099206) \
Nzaranyimana, Theoneste, 2020

2019

[The Sociocultural Dynamics of Food (In) Security Among Farming Households in Oyo State, Nigeria](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/The_Sociocultural_Dynamics_of_Food_In_security_Among_Farming_Households_in_Oyo_State_Nigeria/9252761?file=16874129) \
 Bisi-Amosun, Olamide, 2019

[Exploring the Employability Skills and Academic Success of the National FFA Membership](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/Exploring_the_Employability_Skills_and_Academic_Success_of_the_National_FFA_Membership/8006672?file=14921369) \
 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](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/Undergraduate_Students_Perceptions_of_Culturally_Responsive_Teaching_And_Their_Sense_of_Belonging_And_Academic_Self-Efficacy_In_Higher_Education/9116885?file=16624007) \
 Huang, Yujie, 2019

[Development of a Reflexive Modernization Theoretical Perspective to Predict Indiana Resident's Perceptions of Emerging Science and Technology](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/Development_of_a_Reflexive_Modernization_Theoretical_Perspective_to_Predict_Indiana_Residents_Perceptions_of_Emergent_Science_and_Technology/8976467) \
Knies, Kami, 2019

[Indiana Farmers' Level of Adoption and Perceptions of Mobile Applications as Agricultural Management Tools](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/Indiana_Farmers_Level_of_Adoption_and_Perceptions_of_Mobile_Applications_as_Agricultural_Management_Tools/8044295?file=14990777) \
Leeuw, Jaclyn, 2019

[Factors Influencing Indiana Residents' Level of Interest in Engaging with Purdue University](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/Factors_Influencing_Indiana_Residents_Level_of_Interest_in_Engaging_with_Purdue_University/8016287?file=14938946) \
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](https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/Urban_Parents_Motivation_Regarding_Their_Child_s_Participation_in_STEM_and_Agricultural_Activities/7462238?file=13823945) \
 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 Ind**iana \
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