TRACY A. IRANI, Ph.D.

Chair and Professor, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences

3001 MCCD, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611

EDUCATION

Ph.D.	University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

College of Journalism and Communications, 1999

M.A.	Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Corporate Communications, 1995

B.A.	Point Park College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Journalism and Communications, 1977

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2014-present	Chair, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences

2009-2014	Professor; Development Director, Center for Public Issues Education in	Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center); Co-Director, Scientific	Thinking Educational Partnership (STEP), University of Florida,	Gainesville

2005-2009	Associate Professor, University of Florida, Gainesville

1999-2005	Assistant Professor, University of Florida, Gainesville, Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS

Outstanding Research Paper Award, Association for Communication Excellence in	Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Human Sciences, third place, 2018.

Outstanding Research Paper Award, Association for Communication Excellence in	Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Human Sciences, first place, 2017.

Outstanding Paper Presentation, Association for International Agricultural and	Extension Educators, second place, 2011

Outstanding Research Paper Award, American Association of Agricultural Education,	2010

Outstanding Graduate Student Paper Presentation, Association for International	Agricultural and Extension Educators, 2010

Outstanding Graduate Student Poster Presentation, Association for International	Agricultural and Extension Educators, 2010

Teacher Fellow Award, North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, 2009

UF Doctoral Dissertation Advisor/Mentor Award, College of Agriculture and Life	Sciences Nominee, 2009

Academic Programs Award of Excellence, Association for Communication Excellence	in Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Human Sciences, 2008

Outstanding Graduate Student Research Paper Award. Association for	Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Human	Sciences, 2008

Outstanding Professional Paper, Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists -	Agricultural Communications Division, 2008

ADDY Award, Best of Show Electronic, Advertising Federation of Gainesville, 2008

ADDY Award, Broadcast/Electronic Category, Gold, Advertising Federation of	Gainesville, 2008

Gold Award, Information Technology Category, Association for Communication	Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Human Sciences, 2008

Journal Article of the Year, Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture,	Natural Resources and the Human Sciences, 2007

FACAA Pride Program Award, Extension Professionals Association of Florida, 2008

Jim App Team Award, Extension Professionals Association of Florida, 2007

Outstanding Graduate Student Research Paper Award. Association for	Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Human Sciences,	2007.

Journal Article of the Year for 2006, Association for Communication Excellence in	Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Human Sciences, 2006

Second Place Faculty Research Paper Presentation Award. Association for	Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Human Sciences,	2006

Silver Image Award, TV or DVD Product. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, 2006

Outstanding Teacher Award, Agricultural Education and Communications Department, 2006

Outstanding Paper Presentation, Runner-up Award. Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists - Agricultural Communications Division, 2006

Journal Article of the Year for 2004, Association for International Agricultural and Extension Educators, 2005

Research Award of Excellence, Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Human Sciences, 2005

Outstanding Faculty Research Paper Award, Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Human Sciences, 2005

Outstanding Graduate Student Research Paper Award, Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Human Sciences, 2005

Gold Award, Educational Project, Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Human Sciences, 2005

Outstanding Professional Skill Award, Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Human Sciences, 2005

Honorable Mention, Excellence in Distance Education Award, American Distance Education Consortium, 2005

Second Runner up Research Paper Presentations Award, Southern Region of the Association for Agricultural Education Research, 2005

Outstanding Faculty Research Paper Award, Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Human Sciences, 2004

Outstanding Paper Presentation Award, Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists - Agricultural Communications Division, 2004

First Place Poster Award, Southern Region of the Association for Agricultural Education Research, 2004

High Impact Research Award, Department of Agricultural Education and	Communication, University of Florida, 2004

First Place International Gold Award for Educational Product, Association for	Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Life and Human Sciences,	2004

Outstanding Educational Project Award, American Distance Education Consortium,	2004

First Runner Up Paper Presentation Award, Southern Region of the Association for	Agricultural Education Research, 2003

Outstanding Teacher Award, Agricultural Education and Communications Department,	2003

Outstanding Teacher Award, Department of Agricultural Education and	Communications, 2002.

Third Place Poster Award, Association for International Agricultural Extension	Education, 2002.

First Place Poster Award, Southern Region of the Association for Agricultural	Education Research, 2002.

Outstanding Paper Award, Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists,	Agricultural Communication Division, 2002.

High Impact Research Award, Department of Agricultural Education and	Communication, University of Florida, 2002.

Top Paper Award, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication,	2001.

Third Place Paper Award, Teaching Standards Paper Competition, Association for

Education In Journalism and Mass Communication, 2000.

Top Paper Award, Applied Communication Division, National Communication	Association, 1995.

Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award, International Communication

Association, 1994.

COURSES TAUGHT

AEE 4052 – Campaign Strategies - Theory and strategy of communication campaigns; development of communication skills and plans.

AEE 4036 - Advanced Agricultural Communication Production - advanced course in Web design, multimedia and interactive design.

AEE 6300 – Methodology of Planned Change—advanced graduate course in organizational change theory and leadership.

AEE 6540– Theories and Strategies for Agriculture and Natural Resources – Advanced graduate level course in communication theory and strategy development. Utilizes decision case study method and application of relevant theoretical frameworks to important agricultural and natural resources issues.

RECENTLY LED INITIATIVES

Led department-wide effort to get FYCS’ first Ph.D. program approved and implemented. First cohort began in Fall, 2017.

Co-chaired working group that developed the University of Florida’s Field and Fork Food Pantry, the university’s first food pantry for food insecure students and staff members. The pantry is a university-wide collaboration between Student Affairs, the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, the senior vice president and chief operating officer, Student Government and other groups.

Created and led development of the University of Florida’s Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources, a university level center funded by state legislative budget request to examine the knowledge, behaviors and attitudes of consumers and constituents with respect to complex agricultural and natural resources issues and determine ways to foster informed decision making.

Created and co-directed the Scientific Thinking Educational Partnership, a university level program aimed at examining how to develop effective academic science communication and community outreach.

Chaired UF/IFAS Extension long-range strategic planning effort that resulted in a new ten-year roadmap for Extension in the state of Florida.

GRANTS AND AWARDS-LAST TEN YEARS

Martinez, C., Asefa, T., Irani, T., Judge, J., Misra, V., Morris, K. Integrating NASA Earth Systems Data into Decision-making Tools of Member Utilities of the Florida Water and Climate Alliance. NASA. $1,613,754.

Morris, G., Irani, T., et al. Southeastern and Coastal Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (SEC-CAgSH), (2016). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. $8,838,144.

Ingram, J., New, M., Zencogel, G., Oughton, E., Gowey, J., Irani, T., Balser, T., Lamm, A., Termeer, C., Kasper, K, & Gillen, M. Food System Governance, Food Security and Land Use in Southern Africa, (2014). Belmont Forum and Joint Programming Initiative on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change (FACCE-JPI) International Opportunities Fund. $167, 245. Role: PI.

Irani, T. (applying as UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources). Local Positioning of Florida Specialty Crops through Messaging and Media Strategies, (2013). USDA FDACS Specialty Crop Block Grant. $151,101. Role: PI.

Irani, T. (applying as UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources), (2013). Increasing Consumer Preference and Differentiation of Florida Strawberries, 2013 Florida Strawberry Research Education Foundation Grant. $49,394. Role: PI.

Irani, T. (applying as UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources), (2103). Planning for the CARES program in southern Florida, Florida Farm Bureau & UF/IFAS Internal Grant. $28,773. Role: PI.

Irani, T. (applying as UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources), (2012). Connecting Florida-grown Specialty Crop Produce to K-12 Schools, USDA FDACS Specialty Crop Block Grant. $187,591. Role: PI.

Irani, T. (applying as UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources), (2012). Positioning Florida-grown Fresh Specialty Crop Produce as a “Local” Choice. Grantor: Grantor: FDACS Specialty Crop Block grant. Grant amount: $151,073. Role: PI.

Morris, G., Irani, T., Grattan, L., & Mayer, B. (2011). Health Impacts of Deepwater Horizon Spill in Eastern Gulf Coast Communities. Grantor: NIH. Grant amount: $6,500,000. Role: co-PI.

Graham, W., Irani, T., and Ingram, K. (2011). Collaborative Development of Public Water Supply Utility Relevant Climate Information for Improved Operations. Grantor: NOAA. Grant amount: $300,058. Role: co-PI.

Irani, T. (2011). Assessing Marketing and Messages designed to Impact Graduate Student Career Decision Making in Floral Sciences. Grant amount: $5,000. Grantor: American Floral Endowment. Role: PI.

Treadwell, T., Hochmuth, R., Irani, T., Galindo-Gonzalez, S. , Schneider, K., Richardson, V., & Burbaugh, R. (2010). Florida Small Farms: Capacity-Building, Training and Outreach. Grantor: FDACS Specialty Crop Block grant. Grant amount: $105,000. Role: Co-PI.

Mangan, J., Irani, T., Galindo, S. (2010). Developing Salient Messages to Facilitate Decisions Regarding Tuberculosis Testing and Treatment Among Hispanic Persons. Grantor: American Lung Association. Grant amount: $27,000. Role: Co-PI.

Chen, S., Koroly, M., and Irani, T. (2009). Understanding molecular networks controlling plant glucosinolate metabolism. Grantor: National Science Foundation. Grant amount: $67,973. Role: Co-PI.

Irani, T. (2009). Examining the Most Effective Ways to Market Indoor Foliage to End Users and Consumers. Grantor: National Foliage Foundation. Grant amount: $27,000. Role: PI.

Irani, T. (2009). Assessing Marketing and Messages designed to Impact Student career Decision Making in Floral Sciences. Grant amount: $5,000. Grantor: American Floral Endowment. Role: PI.

Irani, T. (2009). Examining extent to which hedonic response and social network value of Generation Y consumers can be used to open a new market segment for florals. Grantor: IFAS Research Innovation Award. Grant amount: $45,330. Role: PI.

Snyder, L., Bidegaray, P., Brendemuhl , J. H. & Irani, T. (2008). Developing Global Partnerships and Curricula: An Experiential Learning Approach to Agricultural Education in Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship. Grantor: USDA-HEC. Grant amount: $145,000. Role: Co-PI.

Doerfert, D., Irani, T., & Cartmell, D. (2008). Introduction to Data Mining and Related Software Tools. Grantor: Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Human Sciences. Grant amount: $1500. Funding period: 2008. Role: Co-PI.

Friedel, C., Ricketts, J., Rhoades, E., Rudd., R., Irani, T., & Stedman, N. (2007). Factors of Student Engagement in Agricultural Education Programs. Grantor: National FFA Organization. Grant amount: $79, 791. Funding period: 2008-9. Role: Co-PI.

M.J. Koroly, T. Irani, M. Gallo and T. Dana. (2007). Precollege Science Education Initiative for Biomedical Research Institutions. Interdisciplinary Center for Ongoing Research/Education (ICORE) Partnerships. Grantor: Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Grant amount: $676,543. Funding Period: 2007-2010. Role: Co-PI.

Gallo, M., Irani, T., Davis, J., (2007). The Agricultural Genomics, Education and Metabolomics (GEM) Graduate Fellows Program. Grantor: Grantor: USDA. Grant amount: $229,000. Funding period: 2008-11. Role: Co-PI.

Irani, T., Gallo, M., Rudd, R., & Telg, R. (2006). The Scientific Teaching Educational Partnership. Grantor: UF RPG, UD College of Pharmacy, UF Genetics Institute, UF/IFAS. Amount: $266,000. Funding Period: 2006-7. Role: Co-PI.

Cartmell, D. Edwards, C. Sitton, S. Irani, T. (2006) Nurturing the “Fourth Estate”: Professional Development for Media Specialists in the Republic of Mali, West Africa. Grantor: US Department of State. Grant amount: $200,000. Fund period: 2007-8. Role: Co-PI, evaluator.

Irani, T., (2006). Examining Key Audience Segments Perceptions to Develop A Strategic Brand for IFAS. Grantor: UF/IFAS. Grant amount: $50,000. Funding period: 2007. Role: PI.

Irani, T., Felter, L., (2006). Marketing of the FCES Long Range Strategic Plan. Grantor: UF/IFAS Extension. Grant amount: $3500. Funding period: 2006. Role: PI.

Washburn, S., Irani, T., Myers, B., & Osborne, E. (2006). Integrated Marketing Communications: A New Model for Recruiting Pre-service Agriculture Teachers. Grantor: USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant. Grant amount: $150,000. Funding period: 2006-2009. Role: Co-PI.

Irani, T. (2005). Perceptions of Delivering Extension Home Horticulture Education via an NPR radio Show. Grantor: UF/IFAS Extension. Grant amount: $3500. Funding period: 2005. Role: PI.

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES AND BOOK CHAPTERS-LAST FIVE YEARS

Ruth, T. K., Rumble, J. N., Lamm, A. J., Irani, T., & Ellis, J. D. (2018). Are American’s Attitudes Toward GM Science Really Negative? An Academic Examination of Attitudes and Willingness to Expose Attitudes. Science Communication. https://doi.org/10.1177/1075547018819935

Lundy, L. K., Rogers-Randolph, T. M., Lindsey, A. B., Hurdle, C., Ryan, H., Telg, R. W., & Irani, T. (2018). Analyzing Media Coverage of Agricultural Health and Safety Issues. Journal of Applied Communications, 102(4), 5.

Qu, S. & Irani, T. (2018) The Communication Effectiveness of Scientist-Stakeholder Partnerships Addressing Agriculture and Natural Resources Issues: An Analysis of the Media Attention and Media Framing of the Florida Water and Climate Alliance, Journal of Applied Communications, 102(4), https://doi.org/10.4148/1051-0834.2230

Qu, S., Irani, T., & Lindsey, A. B. (2018). The Communication Effectiveness of Scientist-Stakeholder Partnerships Addressing Agriculture and Natural Resources Issues: A Citation Analysis of the Florida Water and Climate Alliance. Journal of Applied Communications, 102(1), 6.

Teplitski, M., Irani, T., Krediet, C. J., Di Cesare, M., & Marvasi, M. (2018). Student‐Generated Pre‐Exam Questions is an Effective Tool for Participatory Learning: A Case Study from Ecology of Waterborne Pathogens Course. Journal of Food Science Education, 17(3), 76-84.

Settle, Q., Baker, L. M., & Irani, T. (2018). Employee Perceptions of Branding Materials and External Communications for a State Forestry Organization. Journal of Agricultural Education, 59(3).

Rhoton-Vlasak, A. S., Roussos-Ross, K., Cua, G. M., Odera, E. L., Irani, T. A., & Vasilopoulos, T. (2017). Obesity and reproduction: a study to determine how effectively medical education enhances awareness of the reproductive risks related to obesity. JBRA Assisted Reproduction, 21(4), 330–335. http://doi.org/10.5935/1518-0557.20170059

Rumble, J. N., & Irani, T. A. (2016). Opening the doors to agriculture: The effect of transparent communication on attitude. Journal of Applied Communications, 100(2), 57-72. Retrieved from http://journalofappliedcommunications.org/2016-vol-100-no-2.html

Gorham, L. M., Rumble, J. N., Pounds, K. R., Lindsey, A. B., & Irani, T. (2016). The role of dissonance and schema: An exploration of Florida public perception after the DWH oil spill. Journal of Applied Communications, 100(2), 119-133. Retrieved from http://journalofappliedcommunications.org/2016-vol-100-no-2.html

Rumble, J.N., Settle, Q., & Irani, T. (2016). Assessing the content of online agricultural awareness campaigns. Journal of Applied Communications, 100(3). 93-105. Retrieved from http://journalofappliedcommunications.org/images/stories/issues/2016/jac_100_edition_issue_3_article_9.pdf

Camp, E. V., W. E. Pine III, K. Havens, A. S. Kane, C. J. Walters, T. Irani, A. B. Lindsey and J. Glenn Morris, Jr. (2015). Collapse of a historic oyster fishery: diagnosing causes and identifying paths toward increased resilience. Ecology and Society 20 (3):45. [online] URL: http://www.ecologyandsociety.org/vol20/iss3/art45/

Mangan, J., Galindo-Gonzalez, S., Irani, T., (2015). Development and Initial Testing of Messages to Encourage Tuberculosis Testing and Treatment Among Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) Vaccinated Persons, Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, (17)1, 79-88.

Felter, L., Irani, T, Monaghan, P., Carter, H., & Dukes, M. (2015). It’s going to take more innovation than technology to increase water conservation practices. Technology and Innovation, (17)1-2, 5-19.

Settle, Q., Rumble, J., Telg, R., Irani, T., Carter, H., & Wysocki, A. (2015). The impact of being a public organization on the public’s perceptions of the Florida Forest Service’s brand. Journal of Applied Communications, 99(1), 6-20.

Rumble, J. N., Holt, J., & Irani, T. A. (2014). The power of words: Exploring consumers’ perceptions of words commonly associated with agriculture. Journal of Applied Communications, 98(2), 23-36.

Rumble, J. N., Chiarelli, C., Culbertson, A., & Irani, T. A. (2014). A picture is worth a thousand words: Consumer perceptions of agricultural images. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 2(2), 47-64.

Roper, C. G., Irani, T. A., & Rumble, J. N. (2013). Focus group report: Consumer and opinion leader perceptions of agriculture in southwest Florida. PIE2012/13-05D. Gainesville, FL: University of Florida/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education.

Settle, Q., Baker, L. M., & Irani, T. (2014). Employee perceptions of the brand salience and differentiation for a state forestry organization. Journal of Applied Communications, 98(1), 25-37.

Settle, Q., Telg, R., Carter, H. S., & Irani, T. (2013). Internal communication and morale in a natural resources public organization. Journal of Applied Communications, 97(3), 19-31.

Baker, L. M., Settle, Q., Chiarelli, C., & Irani, T. (2013). Recruiting strategically: Increasing enrollment in academic programs of agriculture. Journal of Agricultural Education, 54(3).

Thakadu, O.T., Irani, T.A. & Telg, R. (2013). Predictors of knowledge-sharing behaviors among community-based natural resources organizations in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Science Communication, 35(5): 572-602. DOI:10.1177/1075547012470821

Brain, R., Irani, T., & Monroe, M. (2013). Researching and communicating environmental issues among farmers and ranchers: implications for Extension outreach. The Journal of Extension, 51(3). Available at http://www.joe.org/joe/2013june/a4.php

Brain, R., Hosteler, M.E., & Irani, T. (2103). Why do cattle ranchers participate in conservation easement agreements? Key motivators in decision making. Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, DOI:10.1080/21683565.2013.819479

Wilson, K., Barnes, C., & Irani, T. (2013). An exploration of consumer perceptions of plants and plant characteristics: a qualitative study of Florida plant and garden consumers. Journal of Applied Communications, 97(3). Available at: http://journalofappliedcommunications.org/images/stories/issues/2013/jac_v97_n3_article4.pdf

Irani, T., & Doerfert, D., (2103). Preparing for the Next 150 Years of Agricultural Communications. Journal of Applied Communications, 97(2). Available at: http://journalofappliedcommunications.org/images/stories/issues/2013/jac_v97_n2_article1.pdf

Settle, Q., Goodwin, J, Telg, R., Irani, T. Carter, H., & Wysocki, A. (2012). Brand salience and brand differentiation of the Florida Forest Service. Journal of Applied Communications, 96(3), 11-25.

Lamm, A. J., Israel, G. D., & Irani, T. (2012). Agricultural education abroad: Keeping collaborative course efforts on the right track using formative evaluation. Journal of Southern Agricultural Education Research, 62. Retrieved from http://www.jsaer.org/pdf/Vol62/2012-62-001.pdf

Lamm, A. J., Shoulders, C., Roberts, T. G., Irani, T., Unruh Snyder, L. & Brendemuhl, J., (2012). The influence of cognitive diversity on group problem solving strategy. Journal of Agricultural Education, 52(3), 18-30. doi: 10.5032/jae.2012.01018.

Lamm, A. J., Cannon, K. J., Roberts, T. G., Irani, T., Unruh Snyder, L., Brendemuhl, J., & Rodriguez, M. T. (2011). An exploration of reflection: Expression of learning style in an international experiential learning context. Journal of Agricultural Education, 52(3), 122-135. doi: 10.5032/jae.2011.03122.

Goodwin, J., Chiarelli, C., & Irani, T. (2011). Is perception reality? Improving agricultural messages by discovering how consumers perceive messages. Journal of Applied Communications, 95(3), 21- 33.

Baker L. M.; Irani T.; Abrams K. (2011). Communicating strategically with generation Me: aligning students' career needs with communication about academic programs and available careers. NACTA Journal, 55(2), 32-39.

Settle Q.; Telg R.; Irani T.; et al (2011). Instructors' social media use and preferences in agriculture classes. NACTA Journal, 55(2), 78-83.

Unruh-Snyder Lori J.; Lamm Alexa J.; Brendemuhl Joel; et al. (2011). Enhancing Cultural Awareness through an Agricultural Sustainability Course in Costa Rica.
Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 40, 191-198.

Strong R.; & Irani T. (2011). The relationship of future agricultural Extension educators' cognitive styles and change strategies for adult learners. Journal of Extension, 49(2), 2RIB2.

Thakadu, O.T., Irani, T., & Telg, R. (2011). Relative Effects of Visualized and Verbal Presentation Methods in Communicating Environmental Information among Stakeholders: Okavango Delta, Botswana. Journal of Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 10(1), 63-75.

Thakadu, O.T., Irani, T., & Telg, R. (2011). Communicating in the public sphere: Attitude toward public instructional communication methods. Journal of Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 5(1) 83-103.

Lamm, A. J., Rhoades, E., Irani, T., Roberts, T. G., Snyder, L., & Brendemuhl, J. (2011). Utilizing natural cognitive tendencies to enhance agricultural education programs. Journal of Agricultural Education, 52(2), 12-23. DOI: 10.5032/jae.2011.02012.

Meyers, C., & Irani, T. (2011). Measuring the public value of a land-grant university. Journal of Applied Communications, 95(1), 50-62.

Abrams, K. M., Meyers, C. A., & Irani, T. (2010). Branding the land grant university: Stakeholders’ awareness and perceptions of the tripartite mission. Journal of Extension (48)6. Available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2010december/a9.php.

Rhoades, E., Irani, T., Tignor, M., Kubota, C., Giacomelli, G., McMahon, M., and Wilson, S. (2009). A case study of agri-science education in a virtual world: a web-based multimedia approach. NACTA Journal, 4(53).

Stedman, N.L.P., Friedel, C., Rhoades, E., Ricketts, J., and Irani, T. (2009). Relationships between critical thinking disposition and need for cognition among undergraduate students enrolled in leadership courses. NACTA Journal, 53(3), 62-70. Awarded honorable mention.

Abrams, K., Meyers, C. & Irani, T. (2009). Naturally Confused: Consumers' Perceptions of All-Natural and Organic Pork Products. Journal of Agriculture and Human Values, DOI 10.1007/s10460-009-9234-5.

Sinclair, J., and Irani, T. (2009). Public Accountability Scale. In G. Bruner II (Ed.) Marketing Scales Handbook, V5, Carbondale, IL: GCBII Productions.

Irani, T., Roberts, G., Wilson, S., & Rhoades, E., (2009). Evaluation of the effect of multi-site distance education on knowledge gained in a plant propagation course. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 10(1), 27-36.

Brain, R., Irani, T., Hodges, A., & Fuhrman, N. (2009). Agricultural and natural resources awareness programming: Barriers and benefits as perceived by county extension agents. Journal of Extension, 47(2). Available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2009april/a3.php

Hightower, L., Telg, R., Irani, T., Gallo, M., & Myers, B. (2008). The University of Florida’s Scientific Thinking Educational Partnership Program: An approach for genetics outreach. Journal of Applied Communications, 92(1), pp. 21-29.

Kaufman, E.K., Israel, G.D., & Irani, T. (2008). Voter confidence in the agricultural industry. Journal of Applied Communications, 92(1&2), 31-55.

Rhoades, E.B., & Irani, T, 2008, "The Stuff You Need Out Here." A Semiotic analysis of an agricultural company's advertisements. Journal of Applied Communications 92, no. 3 and 4.

Rhoades, E., Friedel C., & Irani, T. (2008). Classroom 2.0: students’ feelings on new technology in the classroom. NACTA Journal, 52(4), 32-38.

Doerfert, D., Evans, J., Cartmell, D., & Irani, T. (2008). Developing an international framework and agenda for agricultural communications research. Journal of Applied Communication. 91(3-4), 7-22.

Friedel, C., Irani, T., Rhoades, E. B., Fuhrman, N., and Gallo, M. (2008). It’s in the Genes: Exploring Relationships between Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Undergraduate Agri-science Students’ Solutions to Problems in Mendelan Genetics. Journal of Agricultural Education, 49(4), 25-38.

Rhoades, E., Chodil, K., & Irani, T. (2008). Effective first impressions online: A case study of working with industry professionals to analyze web site usability. Journal of Applied Communications, 91(1-2), Available at: http://www.aceweb.org/JAC/v91n1-2/911.html

Friedel, C. R., Irani, T. A., Rudd, R. D., Gallo, M., Eckhardt, E., & Ricketts, J. (2008). Overtly teaching critical thinking and inquiry-based learning: A comparison of two undergraduate biotechnology classes. Journal of Agricultural Education, 49(1), 72-84.

Rhoades, E., Irani, T., Telg, R., & Myers, B. (2008). Internet as an information source: Attitudes and usage of students enrolled in a college of agriculture course. Journal of Agricultural Education. 49(2), 108-117.

Telg, R., Irani, T., Place, N., DeGroat, A., Ladewig, H., Kistler, M., & Barnett, R. (2008). Disaster preparedness and professional and personal challenges of county Extension faculty during the 2004 Florida hurricane season. Journal of Extension, 46(3). Online: http://www.joe.org/joe/2008june/index.shtml

Snyder, L., Gallo, M., Fulford, S., Irani, T., Rudd, R., DeFino, S., and Durham, T. (2008). European Union’s moratorium impact on food biotechnology: a discussion-based scenario. Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education. 37, 27-32.

Irani, T., Lundy, L., Turner, E., Percival, S., Nieves, C.J., & Sharf, T. (2007). GNC University: Exploring the influence of a unique academic-industry partnership on understanding and use of nutritional concepts among GNC managers. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 8(2), 127-139.

Friedel, C. R.,Meyers, C., Mamontova, N., & Irani, T.. (2007). How Do Russians Conceptualize Genetically Modified Foods? Journal of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education. 14(3), 17-29.

Dooley, K., Lindner, J., Telg, R. W., Moore, L., Lundy, L. & Irani, T. A. (2007). Roadmap to measuring distance education instructional design competencies. Quarterly Review of Distance Education. 8(2), 151-159.

Telg, R. W., Irani, T. A., Kistler, M. J. & Hurst, A. (2007). Local marketing and promotional efforts of Florida Extension agents. Journal of Extension. 45(2), available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2007April/a5.shtml.

Telg, R. W., Kistler, M. J., Irani, T. A., Place, N. T. & Muegge, M., (2007). Communication efforts of Florida extension agents during the 2004 hurricane season. Journal of Extension. 45(3), available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2007june/a4.shtml

Tignor, M. E., Wilson, S. B., Giacomelli, G. A., Kubota, C., Irani, T. A., Rhoades, E. & McMahon, M. J. (2007). Multi-institutional cooperation to develop digital media for interactive greenhouse education. HortTechnology, 17:397-399.

McGovney-Ingram, R., Irani, T., & Telg, R. (2006). Who is an ACE Member? Results from a 2005 ACE Member Survey. Journal of Applied Communications, 90(3), 49-60.

Rhoades, E., Brain, R., Telg, R., Irani, T., & Roberts, G. (2006). Bridging borders: Organizing short-term agricultural communication study abroad programs. Journal of Applied Communication, 90(2), 1-18.

Meyers, C., Irani, T., & Eckhardt, E., (2006). Using focus groups to develop an Extension home horticulture public radio program. Journal of Applied Communication, 90(4), 39-54.

Lundy, L. & Irani, T. (2006). Media framing of agricultural biotechnology surrounding 9/11. In T. Płudowski’s Terrorism, Media, Society.

Irani, T., Ruth, A., Telg, R., & Lundy, L. (2006). The Ability to Relate: Assessing the Influence of a Relationship Marketing Strategy and Message Stimuli on Consumer Perceptions of Extension. Journal of Extension, 44(6), available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2006december/a7.shtml

Lundy, L., Irani, T. A., Telg, R. W. & Place, N. T. (2006). What in the world are they thinking? Perceptions of Extension personnel regarding internationalizing agricultural extension. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 13(1), 43-50.

Lundy, L., Ruth, A., Telg, R. W. & Irani, T. A. (2006). It takes two: Understanding of agricultural science and agricultural scientists' understanding of the public. Journal of Applied Communications, 90 (1), 55-68.

Lundy., L., Place, N., Irani, T., & Telg, R. (2006). Perceptions of Extension personnel regarding internationalizing agricultural Extension. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 13(1), 43-50.

Tignor, M. E., Giacomelli, G. A., Wilson, S. B., Kubota, C., Fitz, E., Irani, T. A., Rhoades, E. & McMahon, M. J. (2006). Development of a web-based multi-media resource for environmental control modeling and greenhouse education. Acta Horticulturae, 719, 303-310.

Sessums, C., Irani, T., Telg, R., & Roberts, G. (2006). Case study: Developing a university-wide distance education evaluation program at the University of Florida. In D.D. Williams, S.L. Howell & M. Hricko (Eds.) Online Assessment, Measurement, and Evaluation: Emerging Practices, Hershey, PA: Information Science Publishing, pp. 76-92.

Telg, R. W., Basford, A. & Irani, T. A. (2005). Communication preferences of politically active agricultural leaders. Journal of Applied Communications. 89(2), 37-50.

Telg, R.W., & Irani, T. (2005). Integrating critical thinking into agricultural communication curricula. Journal of Applied Communications. 89(3), 13-21.

Ruth, A., Lundy, L., Telg, R.W., Irani. T., & Locke, D. (2005). Trying to Relate: Media Relations Training Needs of Agricultural Scientists. Science Communication. 27(1), 127-145.

Bisdorf-Rhoades E., Irani, T. & Telg, R. (2005). Assessing Internet use in Florida news rooms. Journal of Applied Communications, 89(2).

Tignor, M.E., S.B. Wilson, L. Hightower, E. Fitz, G. Giacomelli, C. Kubota, E. Rhoades, T. Irani, M. McMahon, A., Laing, D. Heleba, and S. Greenleaf. (2005). Integrating video, interactive animations, images, and assessment towards an expandable instructor resource. HortScience 40(4):1044

Rhoades, E., Ricketts, J., Irani, T., Lundy, L., & Telg, R. (2005). Critical thinking dispositions of agricultural communication students. Journal of Applied Communications, 89(1), 25-34.

Telg, R.W., Lundy, L., Irani, T., Bielema, C., Dooley, K., & Anderson, E. (2005). Distance education training for distance education trainers: The Roadmap to Effective Distance Education Instructional Design project. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 6(4).

Sinclair, J, & Irani, T. (2005) Advocacy advertising for biotechnology. Journal of Advertising. 34(3), 59-73.

Ortiz-Rodríguez, M., Telg, R., Irani, T., Roberts, T. G. & Rhoades, E. (2005). College Students’ Perceptions of Quality in Distance Education: The Importance of Communication. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 6(2), 97-105.

Roberts, T.G., Irani, T., Telg, R. , & Lundy, L.K., & (2005). The development of an instrument to evaluate distance education courses using student attitudes. The American Journal of Distance Education. 19(1), 51-64.

Lundy, L., Irani, T., Turner, E., Percival, S. & McPherson, B. (2004). GNC University: a case study in partnering business and education through distance learning. Journal of Applied Communications. 88(2), 51-60.

Lundy, L., & Irani, T. (2004). Framing biotechnology: A comparison of U.S. and British newspapers, Journal of Applied Communications, 88(2), 49-59..

Grantham, S., & Irani, T. (2004). Watching your language: translating science based research for public consumption, Journal of Applied Communications 88(1), 43-51.

Gregg, A. & Irani, T. (2004). Use of information technology by county extension agents of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Journal of Extension. Available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2004june/rb2.shtml.

Roberts, T.G., Irani, T., Lundy, L.K., & Telg, R. (2004). Practices in student evaluation of distance education courses among land grant institutions. Journal of Agricultural Education, 45(3), 1-10.

Irani, T., & Sinclair, J. (2004). The effect of labeling genetically modified food on perceptions of accountability. Journal of Applied Communications 88(1), 29-43.

Davis, K. Irani, T. & Payson, K. (2004). Going forward in education on agricultural biotechnology: Extension's role internationally. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education. 11(1), 25-34.

Davis, K., Franzel, S., Hildebrand, P., Irani, T., & Place, N. (2004). Extending technologies among small scale framers in Meru, Kenya: ingredients for success in farmer groups. Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension. (10)2, 53-63.

Irani, T., Telg, R., Harrington, M., & Scherler, C. (2003). Personality type and its relationship to distance education students' course perceptions and performance. Quarterly Review of Distance Education. 4(4), 445-455.

Irani, T., Place, N., & Mott, C. (2003). Integrating adult learning into extension: identifying importance and possession of adult education competencies among county extension faculty. Journal of Southern Agricultural Education Research, 53(1), 153-166.

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Irani, T. & Telg, R. (2003). Gauging distance education students’ comfort level with technology and perceptions of self-assessment and technology training initiatives. Journal of Applied Communications, 86(2), 45 -55

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REFEEREED PROCEEDINGS

Lamm, A. J., Harder, A., Irani, T., Roberts, T. G., & Unruh Snyder, L. (2011, July). Developing strong international agricultural education programs by understanding cognition. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for International Agriculture and Extension Education, 27, Windhoek, Namibia.

Mazurkewicz, M., Lamm, A. J., Irani, T., Roberts, T. G., Umruh Snyder, L., & Brendemuhl, J. (2011, July). A semiotic analysis of experiential learning in an international context using undergraduate students’ reflective photo-journals. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for International Agriculture and Extension Education, 27, Windhoek, Namibia.

Unruh Snyder, L., Lamm, A. J., Brendemuhl, J., Irani, T., Roberts, T. G., Rodriguez, M., & Navarro, J. (2011, July). Transformative learning experiences reported by faculty creating and teaching agricultural sustainability for study abroad. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for International Agriculture and Extension Education, 27, Windhoek, Namibia.

Lamm, A. J., Shoulders, C., Roberts, T. G., Irani, T., Unruh Snyder, L., & Brendemuhl, J. (2011, May). Identifying how cognitive diversity influences group problem solving ability. Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Association for Agricultural Education, 38. Coeur d’Alene, ID.

Lamm, A. J., Shoulders, C., Roberts, T. G., Irani, T., & Unruh Snyder, L. (2011, February). Does cognitive diversity in groups really enhance application? Paper presented at the Southern Region Conference of the American Association for Agricultural Education, 61, Corpus Christi, Texas.

Lamm, A. J., Rhoades, E., Unruh Snyder, L., Irani, T., Roberts, T. G., & Brendemuhl, J. (2010, May). Utilizing natural cognitive tendencies to enhance agricultural education programs. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Association for Agricultural Education, 37, Omaha, Nebraska.

Abrams, K. & Irani, T. (2011). The effects of livestock production claims on voting intention and attitudes towards conventional products, Proceedings of the 2011 Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Ag Communication Section, Conference, Corpus Christ, TX. Available at: https://sites.google.com/a/extension.org/saasagcomm/proceedings/2011_proceedings

Baker, L, Settle, Q., Chiarelli, C., & Irani, T. (2011). Matching millenials’ motivations: Developing strategic, targeted recruitment materials to increase enrollment in academic programs focused on agriculture. Proceedings of the 2011 Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Ag Communication Section, Conference, Corpus Christ, TX. Available at: https://sites.google.com/a/extension.org/saasagcomm/proceedings/2011_proceedings

Cannon, K., and Irani, T. (2009). Framing foot and mouth disease: Coverage of the 2001 and 2007 outbreaks of FMD in the United Kingdom. Proceedings of the Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences Conference, Des Moines, Iowa.

Meyers, C., & Irani, T. (2009). The agriculture angle: Effect of framing agricultural biotechnology messages on attitudes toward argument quality. Proceedings of the Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences Conference, Des Moines, Iowa.

Baker, L., Abrams, K., & Irani, T. (2009). How well do we relate: Media professionals’ awareness and perceptions of a land grant university. Proceedings of the 2009 American Association of Agricultural Education Conference, Louisville, KY.

Meyers, C., & Irani, T. (2009). Measuring the public value of a land grant university. Proceedings of the 2009 American Association of Agricultural Education Conference, Louisville, KY.

Strong, R., & Irani, T. (2009). The influence of cognitive style on graduate students’ self-efficacy regarding planned change strategies for adult learners. Proceedings of the 2009 American Association of Agricultural Education Conference, Louisville, KY.

Cartmell, D., Blackwell, C., Sitton, S., Edwards, M.C., Hynes, J.W., & Irani, T. (2009). The impact of cross cultural training experiences on Malian journalists who report on agricultural and environmental issues: Did their view on media ethics change? Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Mashburn, D., Monaghan, P., Harder, A., Israel, G., & Irani, T. (2009)). Lessons learned from a camp health aide safety program for farm workers. Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Meyers, C., & Irani, T. (2009). Measuring the public value of a land grant university. Proceedings of the 2009 Western Region American Association of Agricultural Education Conference, Lake Tahoe, NV.

Baker, L., Abrams, K., & Irani, T. (2009). How well do we relate: Media professionals’ awareness and perceptions of a land grant university. Proceedings of the 2009 Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Ag Communication Section, Conference, Atlanta, GA. Available at: http://agnews.tamu.edu/saas/2009/baker.pdf

Chodil, K., Meyers, C., Irani, T., & Baker, L. (2008). Branding the Land-Grant University: Agricultural Producers’ and Community Leaders’ Awareness of the Tripartite Mission. Proceedings of the 2008 American Association of Agricultural Education Conference, Minneapolis, MN. Available at: http://aaaeonline.org/conference_files/829108.proceedings.pdf

Rhoades, E., Friedel, C., Irani, T. (2008). Classroom 2.0: Students’ feeling on new technology in the classroom. Proceedings of the 2008 American Association of Agricultural Education Conference, Minneapolis, MN. Available at: http://aaaeonline.org/conference_files/829108.proceedings.pdf

Friedel, C., Rhoades, E., Ricketts, J., Stedman, N., & Irani, T. (2008). Relationship between critical thinking disposition and need for cognition among undergraduate students enrolled in leadership courses. Proceedings of the 2008 American Association of Agricultural Education Conference, Minneapolis, MN. Available at: http://aaaeonline.org/conference_files/829108.proceedings.pdf

Cartmell, D., Edwards, M.C., Sitton, S., Blackwell, C., Hynes, J.W., & Irani, T. (2008). An agrarian society’s developing press system: Malian journalists’ view son media ethics and democracy. Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference, E.A.R.T.H. University, Costa Rico. Available at: http://www.aiaee.org/2008/compiled.pdf

Hightower, L., Telg, R., Meyers, C., Irani, T., & Gallo, M. (2008). UF's Scientific Thinking and Educational Partnership: An Approach for Genetics Outreach. Proceedings of the 2008 Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Ag Communication Section, Conference, Dallas TX. Available at: http://agnewsarchive.tamu.edu/saas/2008/Hightower.pdf

Hightower, L., Telg, R., Meyers, C., Irani, T., Gallo, M. & Myers, B. (2008). UF’s Scientific Thinking and Educational Partnership: An approach for genetics outreach. Proceedings of the 2008 Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Ag Communication Section, Conference, Dallas, Texas. Available at: http://agnews.tamu.edu/saas/saasproceedings-2008.html

Chodil, K., Meyers, C., Irani, I. & Telg, R. (2007). The newest white meat: Selected consumers attitudes and taste perceptions of all-natural pork. Proceedings of the 2007 Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Ag Communication Section, Conference, Mobile, Alabama. Available at: http://agnews.tamu.edu/saas/saasproceedings.html

Rhoades, E.B., Irani, T., Telg, R., and Myers, B. (2007). Reaching Online Audiences Successfully: The Effect of Cognitive Problem-Solving Style, Internet Usage, and Level of Interactivity on recall of Web-Based Information. Proceedings of the Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Rhoades, E. B., and Irani, T. (2007). Agricultural Education in a Virtual World: Assessing a Web-based Multimedia Approach to Greenhouse Education. Proceedings of the Annual National Agricultural Education Research Conference. Minneapolis, MN. Available at: http://aaaeonline.org/allconferences.php

Friedel, C., Irani, T., Rhoades, E. B., Fuhrman, N., and Gallo-Meaghar, M. (2007). It’s in the Genes: Exploring Relationships between Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Undergraduate Agri-science Students’ Solutions to Problems in Mendelean Genetics. Proceedings of the Annual National Agricultural Education Research Conference. Minneapolis, MN. Available at: http://aaaeonline.org/allconferences.php

Rhoades, E. B., Irani, T., Telg, R., and Myers, B. (2007). Internet as an Information Source:

Attitudes and Usage of Students Enrolled in College of Agriculture Courses Proceedings of the Annual National Agricultural Education Research Conference. Minneapolis, MN. Available at: http://aaaeonline.org/

Friedel, C. R., Irani, T., Rudd, R. D., Gallo, M., & Eckhardt, E. E. (2006, February).

Influence of overtly teaching for critical thinking on critical thinking skills of undergraduates in a college of agriculture. Proceedings of the 2006 American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference, Orlando, FL. Available at: http://aaaeonline.org/allconferences.php

Muegge, M., Telg, R., Irani, T., Place, N., & Kistler, M., (2006, June). Building public trust: Extension messages communicated during the 2004 Florida hurricane season. Proceedings of the 2006 Association for Communication Excellence Conference, Quebec City, Canada.

Muegge, M., Telg, R., Irani, T., Place, N., & Kistler, M., (2006, June). Front-line disaster responders: Florida Extension professional’s personal needs, professional needs, and communication efforts. Proceedings of the 2006 Association for Communication Excellence Conference, Quebec City, Canada.

Muegge, M., Telg, R., Irani, T., Place, N., & Kistler, M., (2006, May). Front-line disaster responders: Florida Extension professional’s personal needs, professional needs, and communication efforts.	Proceedings of the 22nd annual conference of the Association for International Agricultural and	Extension Education, St. Petersburg, FL. Available at: http://www.aiaee.org/conferences06.html

Hurst, A., Telg, R., & Irani, T. (2006). Local marketing and promotional efforts of Florida Extension agents. Proceedings of the 2006 Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Ag Communication Section, Conference, Orlando, Florida. Available at: http://agnews.tamu.edu/saas/saasproceedings.html.2006

Rhoades, E., Brain, R., Telg, R., Irani, T., & Roberts, O. (2006). Bridging borders: Organizing short-term agricultural communication study abroad programs. Proceedings of the 2006 Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Ag Communication Section, Conference, Orlando, Florida. Available at: http://agnews.tamu.edu/saas/saasproceedings.html.2006

Friedel, C. R., Irani, T., Mamontova, N., & Meyers, C. (2006). How Do Russians Conceptualize Genetically Modified Foods? Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference, May 15, St. Petersburg, FL. Available at: http://www.aiaee.org/conferences06.html

Kistler, M.J., Place, N.T., Irani, T.A., & Telg, R.W. (2006). Front-line disaster responders: The needs of Florida's county Extension professionals. Proceedings of the American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference, February 5, Orlando, FL. Available at: http://aaaeonline.org/allconferences.php?sorter_conf=Southern&sorter_year=2006

Muegge, M., Telg, R., Irani, T., Kistler, M., & Place, N. (2006). Communication efforts of Florida Extension agents during the 2004 hurricane season. Proceedings of the 2006 Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Ag Communication Section, Conference, Orlando, Florida. Available at: http://agnews.tamu.edu/saas/saasproceedings.html.2006

Lundy, L., Ruth, A., Telg, R., & Irani, T. (2005, February). It takes two: Public understanding of agricultural science and agricultural scientists’ understanding of the public. Proceedings of the 2005 Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Ag Communication Section, Conference. Little Rock, Arkansas. Available at: http://agnews.tamu.edu/saas/saasproceedings.html.2005

Telg, R.W., Basford, A., & Irani, T. (2005, February). Communication preferences of politically active agricultural leaders. Proceedings of the 2005 Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Ag Communication Section, Conference. Little Rock, Arkansas. Available at: http://agnews.tamu.edu/saas/saasproceedings.html.2005

Dooley, K., Lindner, J., Telg, R., Moore, L., Lundy, L., & Irani, T. (2005, February). Roadmap To measuring distance education instructional design competencies. Proceedings of the 2005 Southern Agricultural Education Research Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Lundy, L., Irani., T., Telg, R., & Place, N. (2005). What in the world are they thinking? Perceptions of Extension Personnel Regarding Internationalizing Agricultural Extension. Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, May 21, San Antonio, Texas. Available at: http://www.aiaee.org/2005/index.html

Friedel, C. R., Irani, T., & Place, N. T. (2005). How Do Students of Agriculture Perceive Globalization and International Involvement? Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, May 21, San Antonio, Texas. Available at: http://www.aiaee.org/2005/index.html

Ruth, A., Telg, R., Irani, T., & Locke, D. (2004, February). Agricultural scientists' perceptions of fairness and accuracy of science and agriculture coverage in the news media. Proceedings of the 2004 Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists’ Agricultural Communication Section. Tulsa, OK. Available at: http://aaae.okstate.edu/regions/southern/05.saerc.proceedings.pdf

Telg, R. & Irani, T. (2004).Integrating critical thinking into agricultural communication curricula. Proceedings of the Association For Communication Excellence In Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences (ACE) 2004 International Meeting, June 20, Lake Tahoe, NV.

Lundy, L., Irani, T., Telg, R. & Place N. (2004). Are we on the right road? A formative evaluation of the roadmap to effective distance education instructional design. Proceedings of the Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences (ACE) 2004 International Meeting, June 20, Lake Tahoe, NV.

Irani, T., Lundy, L., Place, N., & Friedel, C. (2004). Experience, perceptions and likelihood of participating in international opportunities among College of Agricultural and Life Sciences students. Proceedings of the 20th annual Association of International Agricultural and Extension Educators (AIAEE), May 23, Dublin, Ireland.

Place, N., Irani, T. & Friedel, C. (2004). Beliefs, attitudes and perceptions of international involvement among College of Agricultural and Life Sciences students. Proceedings of the 20th annual Association of International Agricultural and Extension Educators (AIAEE), May 23, Dublin, Ireland. Available at: http://www.aiaee.org/2004/index.html

Irani, T., Rudd, R., Friedel, C., & Gallo-Meagher, M. (2004). Utilizing international students’ critical thinking and perceptions to design an internationally focused course module for plant biotechnology. Proceedings of the 20th annual Association of International Agricultural and Extension Educators (AIAEE), May 23, Dublin, Ireland. Available at: http://www.aiaee.org/2004/index.html

Lundy, L. K., Locke, D., Telg, R., Irani, T. (2004). Media relations skills and training needs of southern agricultural scientists. Proceedings of the 101st Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Annual Meeting, February 14, Tulsa, OK. Retrieved May 5, 2004 from: http://agnews.tamu.edu/saas/saasproceedings.html

Ruth, A., Telg, R., Irani, T. & Locke, D. (2004). Agricultural scientists’ perceptions of fairness and accuracy of science and agricultural coverage in the news media. Proceedings of the 101st Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Annual Meeting, February 14, Tulsa, OK. Retrieved May 5, 2004 from: http://agnews.tamu.edu/saas/saasproceedings.html

Ricketts, J., Irani, T., Rudd, R., & Gallo-Meagher, M. (2003). Growing the seeds of change: the effectiveness of teaching for critical thinking in the context of plant biotechnology. Proceedings of the 30th Annual National Agricultural Education Research Conference. December 3,, 2003, Orlando, FL. http://aaaeonline.org/conference_files/694103.Proceedings.pdf

Sinclair, J., & Irani, T. (2003). Public accountability, corporate trust and attitude toward biotech advocacy advertising. Proceedings of the 2003 Conference of the American Academy of Advertising. March 27, Denver, CO, 139-140.

Bisdorf-Rhoades, Ricketts, J., E., Irani, T., Lundy, L., & Telg, R. (2003). An assessment of the critical thinking disposition of agricultural communication students. [CD]. Proceedings of the Agricultural Communicators in Education (ACE).2003 Annual Meeting, June 14, Kansas City, KS.

Lundy, L., Irani, T., Turner, E., & Percival, S. (2003). GNC University: a case study in partnering business and education through distance learning. [CD]. Proceedings of the Agricultural Communicators in Education (ACE) 2003 Annual Meeting, June 14, Kansas City, KS.

Grantham, S., & Irani, T. (2003). Developing agricultural communications’ products for stakeholders: examining the relationship between stakeholders' backgrounds in the sciences/languages and their ability to decode scientific terminology. [CD]. Proceedings of the Agricultural Communicators in Education (ACE) 2003 Annual Meeting, June 14, Kansas City, KS.

Eubanks, E., & Irani, T. (2003). Relationship between extension worldviews, perceptions of extension roles, and the use of extension in the Florida beef cattle industry. [CD]. Proceedings of the Agricultural Communicators in Education (ACE) 2003 Annual Meeting, June 14, Kansas City, KS.

Irani, T., & Sinclair, J. (2003). Consumer perceptions of trust, risk, and credibility of agricultural biotechnology advertising. [CD]. Proceedings of the Agricultural Communicators in Education (ACE) 2003 Annual Meeting, June 14, Kansas City, KS.

Lundy, L., & Irani, T. (2003). Framing biotechnology: a comparison of U.S. And British newspapers. [CD]. Proceedings of the Agricultural Communicators in Education (ACE) 2003 Annual Meeting, June 14, Kansas City, KS.

Roberts, T., Irani, T., Lundy, L., & Telg, R. (2003). Institutional practices in evaluating distance education among agricultural institutions of higher learning. Proceedings of the Southern Agricultural Education Research Conference, February 1, Mobile, AL. Available at: http://aaaeonline.org/allconferences.php?sorter_conf=Southern&sorter_year=2003

Davis, K., Payson, K., & Irani, T. (2003). Going forward in education on agricultural biotechnology: extension's role internationally. Proceedings of the 19th Annual Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE), April 9, 2003, Raleigh, NC. Retrieved May 6, 2004 from: http://www.aged.tamu.edu/aiaee/2003/papers.htm.

Place, N., Irani, T., & Mott, C. (2003). Adult education in extension: developing a web-based learning module based upon expressed needs. Proceedings of the 19th Annual Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) April 9, 2003, Raleigh, NC. Retrieved May 6, 2004 from: http://www.aged.tamu.edu/aiaee/2003/papers.htm.

Bisdorf-Rhoades, E., Irani, T., & Telg, R. (2003). Assessing internet use in Florida news rooms. Proceedings of the 100th Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Annual Meeting, February 2, Mobile, AL. Retrieved May 5, 2004 from: http://agnews.tamu.edu/saas/mobile.html

Lundy, L. , & Irani, T. (2003). U.S. and British media framing of agricultural biotechnology. Proceedings of the 100th Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Annual Meeting, February 2, Mobile, AL. Retrieved May 5, 2004 from: http://agnews.tamu.edu/saas/mobile.html

Lundy, L., Irani, T., Ricketts, J., Eubanks, E., Rudd, R. Gallo-Meagher, M. & Fulford, S. (2002). A mixed methods study of undergraduate dispositions toward critical thinking about biotechnology. [CD]. Proceedings of the National Agricultural Education Research Conference, December 10, Las Vegas, NV. Available at: http://aaaeonline.org/allconferences.php?sorter_conf=National&sorter_year=2002

Irani, T. & Telg, R. (2002). Gauging distance education students’ comfort level with technology and perceptions of self-assessment and technology training initiatives. Proceedings of the Agricultural Communicators in Education (ACE) annual meeting, August 17, Savannah, GA.

Irani, T. & Telg, R. (2002). Distance education training and support: Preparing faculty and students for success. Proceedings of Syllabus annual conference, July 28, Santa Clara, CA.

Irani, T. & Telg, R. (2002). What do instructors want? Assessing faculty members’ distance education training and development needs. {CD}. Proceedings of the Southern Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, February 2, Orlando, FL.

Irani, T., & Telg, R. (2002). The University of Florida faculty distance education development program. Proceedings of the 99th Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Annual Meeting, February 3, Orlando, FL. Retrieved May 6, 2004 from http://agnews.tamu.edu/saas/orlando.htm

Irani, T. A., Sinclair, J. E., & O’Malley, M. (2001). Whom do you trust? The influence of culture and knowledge on consumer perceptions of biotechnology-derived foods. Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE), April 4, Baton Rouge, LA. Retrieved May 6, 2004 from: http://www.aged.tamu.edu/aiaee/2001/papers.htm

Grantham, S. and Irani, T. (2001). Off the radar screen: Examining the effect of critical thinking on perception of low level environmental risk, Proceedings of the Agricultural Communicators in Education (ACE) Convention, July 28, Toronto, CA.

Irani, T. & Telg, R. (2001). Building it so they will come: Assessing universities’ distance education faculty training and development programs. Proceedings of the Agricultural Communicators in Education (ACE) Convention, July 28, Toronto, CA.

Irani, T., Scherler, C., Telg, R., & Harrington, M. (2000). Developing tools to improve distance learners' chances for success. Proceedings of the 2000 United States Agricultural Communications Congress, July 25, Washington, D.C.

Irani, T., Scherler, C., Telg, R., & Harrington, M. (2000). Overcoming barriers to learning in distance education: The effects of personality type and course perceptions on students’ performance. Proceedings of the National Agricultural Education Research Conference, December 6, San Diego, CA. Available at: http://aaaeonline.org/allconferences.php?sorter_conf=National&sorter_year=2000

Irani, T. (1998). Motivating faculty to succeed online: distance learning and the second wave. Proceedings of the Ninth Annual International Conference on Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, Florida.

Irani, T., Weigold, M., & Treise, D., (1997). Predicting motivation to protect sexual health: application of the triangle model of responsibility for developing PSAs. Proceedings of the American Academy of Advertising, Athens, GA.

Irani, T. (1997). Consumer health information online. Proceedings of the Second Annual Women’s Health Meeting, Gainesville, FL.

Refereed Paper Presentations

(The citations below represent blind refereed, peer-reviewed research papers presented at national or international meetings. The refereeing process is identical to that used in refereed journals, and peer reviewers are selected using the same rigorous criteria as for those who referee journals).

REFEREED PAPERS (Total = 16)

Brain, R., & Irani, T. (2007). University-wide change using community based social marketing. Paper presented the 36th annual North American Association for Environmental Education, Virginia, Beach, VA.

Friedel, C. R., Irani, T., Rudd, R. D., Gallo, M., & Eckhardt, E. E. (2006). Influence of overtly teaching for critical thinking on critical thinking skills of undergraduates in a college of agriculture. Paper presented at the American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference, May, Orlando, FL.

Rhoades, E., & Irani, T. (2005). An analysis of agricultural livestock magazines in the 21st Century. Paper presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Southeast Colloquium, March, Athens, GA.

Grantham, S., & Irani, T. (2004). An ounce of prevention: the role of critical thinking and message frames in addressing low-involvement environmental risks. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, August 2, Toronto, CA.

Irani, T. (2003). Making informed decisions about risk, trust and public accountability in the agricultural biotechnology debate. Presented as part of a panel, “Breadbasket of fear: communicating about food, farm and agricultural risk”, July 31 at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications, Kansas City, KS.

Sessums, C., Irani, T., Roberts, G., Lundy, L., & Telg, R. (2003). Developing a university-wide distance education evaluation program. Paper presented at the Sloan–C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, November, Orlando, FL.

Rhoades, E., Ricketts, J., Irani, T., Lundy, L., & Telg, R. (2003). An assessment of the critical thinking disposition of agricultural communications students. Paper presented at the Agricultural Communicators in Education/National Extension Technology conference, June, Kansas City, MO.

Irani, T., & Sinclair, J. (2002). The Effect of Labeling Genetically Modified Food on Perceptions of Accountability. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, August 7, Miami, FL.

Irani, T., Sinclair, J., & O’Malley, M. (2001). The importance of being accountable: The relationship between perceptions of accountability, knowledge, and attitude toward plant genetic engineering. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, August 7, Washington, DC.

Irani, T. (2001). The power of perception: The effect of course evaluation perceptions on traditional and non-traditional students' performance in a distance education course. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, August 7, Washington, D.C.

Irani, T. (2000). If we build it, will they come? The effects of experience and attitude on traditional-aged students' views of distance education. Paper presented at the annual of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, August 9, Phoenix, AZ.

Irani, T. & O’Malley, M. (1998). Public relations and the web: Measuring the effect of interactivity, information, and access to information in web sites. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Baltimore, MD.

Irani, T. (1997). Communication potential, asynchronous learning and attitude. Paper presented at the third annual Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, New York, NY.

Irani, T. & Kelleher, T. (1997). Information task equivocality and consumer health information online. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Chicago, IL.

Irani, T. & Woytek, D. (1996). Teaching and learning in the virtual classroom. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Anaheim, CA.

Irani, T. (1995). Breaking new ground in the virtual marketplace. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association, San Antonio, TX.

REFEREED ABSTRACTS (TOTAL = 18)

Irani, T., Rudd, R., Friedel, C., Gallo-Meagher, M. & DiFino, S. (2004). Utilizing International Students’ Critical Thinking Skill, Disposition, and Perceptions of and in Plant Biotechnology. Referred abstract; also presented as a paper at the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) annual meeting, June 22, 2004, Gainesville, FL.

Telg, R., & Irani, T. (2004). Reaching students with communication technologies. Referred	abstract; also presented as a paper at the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) annual meeting, June 22, 2004, Gainesville, FL.

Tignor, B., Wilson, S., Irani, T., Giacomelli, G., Kubota, C., McMahon, (2004). Multimedia	instrument for greenhouse education: designing for user needs and higher order thinking. Referred abstract; also presented as a paper at the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) annual meeting, June 2, 2004, Gainesville, FL.

Tignor, B., Irani, T., Gaicomelli, G., Kubota, C., McMahon, M., & Heleba, D. (2004). Multimedia greenhouse education: Establishing potential clientele. Referred abstract; also presented at the	American Society of Horticultural Sciences (ASHS) annual meeting, July 17, Austin, TX.

Irani, T., Miller, J. & Tucker, M. (2004). Communicating about agricultural biotechnology.	Referred abstract; also presented at the Association for Communication Excellence In Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences (ACE) annual meeting, June 21, 2004, Lake Tahoe, NV.

Friedel, C., Ricketts, J., Irani, T., Rudd, R., & Gallo, M. (2004). Teaching critical thinking skills in the context of biotechnology. NACTA Journal, 48(4), 66.

Rhoades, E., Friedel, C., Irani, T., Rudd, R., & Gallo, M. (2004). Critical thinking instructional model for food biotechnology. NACTA Journal, 48(4), 80.

Barham, J. Irani, T., & Sullivan, A. (2004). Integrating Missing Dimensions in Participation: A Process for Planning, Implementing, Diagnosing, and Evaluating Participation in Development. Refereed abstract; also presented at the Society for Applied Anthropology 64th annual meeting, March, 2004, Dallas TX.

Gallo-Meagher, M., Irani, T., & Rudd, R. (2003). Assessment and measurement of critical thinking skills among undergraduates in a biotechnology course. Referred abstract; also presented at the American Crop Sciences Association annual meeting, October, 2003, Denver, CO.

Cartmell, D., Miller, J., Boone, K., Telg, R., Irani, T., Wingenbach, G., & Tucker, M. (2003). Trends and the future of agricultural communications research. Referred abstract; also presented at the American Association of Agricultural Education (AAAE) annual meeting, Dec 3, 2003, Orlando, FL.

Irani, T., & Sessums, C. (2003). Developing a university-wide distance education evaluation program: enhancing the quality of distance education at the University of Florida. Referred abstract; also presented at The Ninth Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, November 15, Orlando, FL.

Irani, T., & Sessums, C. (2003).Evaluating Distance Education Programs: Measurement for Institutional Change. Referred abstract; also presented at the 15th annual WCET international conference, November 3, 2003. San Diego, CA.

Raulerson, R., Telg, R., Irani, T. (plus eight other contributors). (2003). The Distance Education Instructional Design Project. Referred abstract; also presented at the Agricultural Communicators in Education (ACE) annual meeting, June 16, Kansas City, KS.

Wilson, S., Thetford, M., Irani, T., & Roberts, G. (2003). A new strategy for teaching plant propagation by distance education. Refereed abstract also presented as a paper. NACTA Journal, 47(4), 67-68. Roberts. G., Irani, T., & Telg, R. (2002). Distance education evaluation: what are other institutions doing? Referred abstract; also presented at the Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, November, 2002, Orlando, FL.

Irani, T. (2001). Communicating biotechnology: Is information enough? Refereed abstract; also presented at the Agricultural Communicators in Education (ACE) annual meeting, July 28, 2001, Toronto, CA.

Irani, T. (2000). Is experience always the best teacher? The effect of direct experience on adoption behavior in distance education. Journalism & Mass Communication Abstracts, 37, 247-48.

Irani, T, & Turner, E. (2000). Attitudes toward distance learning among students in introductory nutrition, Journal of American Dietetics Association, 100(9S): A45. Refereed abstract; also presented as a poster at the American Dietetics Association annual meeting, Denver, Colorado.

Irani, T. (2000). Instructional strategies for distance education. Refereed abstract; also presented at the U.S. Agricultural Communications Congress national meeting, July 23, Washington, D.C.

Refereed Poster Abstracts

All of the refereed poster abstracts below were peer reviewed and subsequently presented as posters at the conferences indicated in the citations.

REFEREED POSTER ABSTRACTS (total = 30)

Stedman, N., Friedel, C., Rhoades, E., Ricketts, J., & Irani, T. (2009, July). Leadership styles and student engagement. Poster presented at the 2009 Association of Leadership Educators’ Annual Conference. Providence, RI.

Meyers, C. & Irani, T. (2009). The online case study: An interactive approach to encourage critical thinking in agricultural communications. Poster presented at the American Association of Agricultural Education, Louisville, KY.

Strong, R., Harder, A., Goff, S. & Irani, T. (2009). Promoting effective behavior change with community based social marketing: The case of IPM farmer field schools. Poster present at the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Strong, R., Irani, T., Thoron, A., Strickland, R., Matthews, C., & Felter, L. (2009). Ethnography permitted researchers to have it their way on a sensitive topic. Poster presented at the American Association of Agricultural Education, Louisville, KY.

Irani, T., Gallo, M., Hightower, L., Telg, R., & Myers, B.E. (February 2009). First responders online: Problem solving and critical thinking training for emergency personnel responding to pathogen outbreaks. Poster presented at the Emerging Pathogens Institute Research Day 2009, Gainesville, FL.

Hightower, L., Abrams, K., Myers, B.E., Irani, T., Gallo, M., & Telg, R. (February 2009). The teachers’ search for reliable supplemental course material. Refereed poster presented at the Southern Region American Association of Agricultural Education, Atlanta, GA.

Hightower, L., Baker, L., Irani, T., Gallo, M., Myers, B. & Telg, R. (October 2008). The Interdisciplinary Center for Ongoing Research/Education (ICORE) Partnerships and the STEP Program. Presented at The Fourth Annual Symposium of the UF Genetics Institute, Gainesville, FL.

Gallo, M., Irani, T.A. & Hightower, L. (January 2008). The STEP Program: Translating Science for Specific Audiences. Presented at the University of Florida Genetics Institute Executive Committee Meeting, Gainesville, FL.

Brain, R., & Irani, T. (2008). Agricultural and natural resources awareness Extension outreach efforts in a changing world: results from a statewide needs assessment. Poster presented at the 6th annual Natural Resource Extension Professionals conference, Madison, WI.

Fuhrman, N., & Irani, T. (2008). Using video technology and edutainment to prepare Extension professionals for change. Poster presented at the 6th annual Natural Resource Extension Professionals conference, Madison, WI.

Telg, R., Irani, T., Hightower, L. & Gallo, M. (2007). The STEP Program. Poster presented at the 8th Annual CALS Teaching Enhancement Symposium, Gainesville, FL.

Bannister, M., & Irani, T. (2007). Student assessment of an online asynchronous agroforestry course. Poster presented at the 8th Annual CALS Teaching Enhancement Symposium, Gainesville, FL.

Kistler, M.J., Place, N.T., Irani, T.A., & Telg, R.W. (2006). Front-line disaster responders: The needs of Florida's county Extension professionals. Proceedings of the American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference, Orlando, FL.

Friedel, C., Place, N., & Irani, T. (2004). Exploring students’ perceptions of globalization and international involvement. Poster presented at the National Agricultural Education Research Conference, May 28, St. Louis, MO.

Rhoades, E., Friedel, C., Irani, T., Rudd, R., & Gallo-Meagher, M. (2004). A critical thinking instructional model for food biotechnology. Poster presented at the North American College Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA), annual meeting, June 22, Gainesville, FL.

Raulerson, R., Telg. R., Irani. T., Place, N., (and 11 other co-PIs). (2004). Promoting excellence in the instructional design of distance education. Poster presented at the 20th annual Association of International Agricultural and Extension Educators (AIAEE), May 23, Dublin, Ireland.

Telg, R., & Irani, T. (2004). The University of Florida's Virtual Swamp. Poster presented at the Southern Agricultural Education Research Conference, February 14, Tulsa, OK.

Irani, T., & Sinclair, J. (2003). A question of trust: an exploratory study of the effects of knowledge and public accountability on risk and benefit perceptions associated with plant biotechnology. Poster presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (AEJMC) annual meeting, July 31, Kansas City, KS.

Telg, R., Irani, T., al., et al. (2003). Roadmap to Effective Distance Education Instructional Design. Poster presented at the National Agricultural Education Research Conference, December 11, Orlando, FL.

Irani, T., R. Rudd, & Gallo-Meagher, M. (2003). Teaching discipline specific critical thinking in plant biotechnology: A case study. Poster presented at the North American College Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) annual meeting, June 20, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Lundy, L., Irani, T., Place, N., Radomski, C., & McGirr, M. (2003). Framing international extension: a comprehensive look at frames used in communicating international extension. Poster presented at the Association for International Agriculture and Extension Education (AIAEE), April 8, Raleigh, NC.

Irani, T., Place, N., & Mott, C. (2003). Filling the need for adult education skills and competencies: a web based initiative and evaluation. Poster presented at the Association for International Agriculture and Extension Education (AIAEE), April 8, Raleigh, NC.

Gallo-Meagher, M., Fulford, S. G., Irani, T., Rudd, R. D., Lundy, L. K., Eubanks, E. E., & Ricketts, J. C. (2002). Planting seeds of change: Developing a critical thinking instructional model and skills assessment instrument for plant biotechnology. Poster presented at the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America Convention, November, Washington, D. C.

Roberts, G., Lundy, L., Irani, T., Telg, R. & Bisdorf, E. (2002). Distance education certificate and minor at the University of Florida: a partnership between the Department of Agricultural Education and communication and the School of Teaching and Learning. Poster presented at the National Agricultural Education Research Conference, December 12, Las Vegas, NV.

Telg, R. & Irani T. (2002). The University of Florida's Faculty Distance Education Training and Development Program. Poster presented at the National Agricultural Education Research Conference, December 12, Las Vegas, NV.

Irani, T., & Sinclair, J. (2002). The effect of labeling of genetically modified food on perceptions of accountability. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), August, Miami, FL.

Telg, R. & Irani, T. (2002). The University of Florida’s Faculty Distance Education Training Program. Poster presented at the Southern Agricultural Education Research Conference annual meeting, February 2, Orlando, FL.

Irani, T., Gallo-Meagher, M., & Turner, E. (2001). An educational initiative on agricultural biotechnology for Florida educators and consumers. Poster presented at the Florida Association of Extension Professionals annual meeting, September 13, West Palm Beach, FL.

Lundy, L., & Irani, T. (2001). Factors influencing student satisfaction with group collaboration in an asynchronous distance learning setting. Poster presented at the 12th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, April, Jacksonville, FL.

Irani, T. (2001). Developing an Educational Initiative to Address Consumer Perceptions of Agricultural Biotechnology. American Farm Bureau Research Meeting, January, Orlando, FL.

NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS – REVIEWED BY PEERS (Total = 13)

Telg, R., Gorham, L.M., & Irani, T. (2015). Developing visual elements on the Web. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Publication Series (AEC569). Gainesville, FL.

Telg, R., Gorham, L.M., & Irani, T. (2015). The basics of HTML. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Publication Series (AEC568). Gainesville, FL.

Telg, R., Gorham, L.M., & Irani, T. (2015). Websites: The good and the bad. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Publication Series (AEC567). Gainesville, FL.

Telg, R., Gorham, L.M., & Irani, T. (2015). Writing a basic Web page. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Publication Series (AEC566). Gainesville, FL.

Yeager, T., Larsen, C., von Merveldt, J., & Irani, T. (2009). Reclaimed water for irrigation of container nurseries. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Publication Series (ENH1119). Gainesville, FL.

Telg, R.W., Irani, T., & Varvorines, J. (2008). Extension marketing: Building a successful local Extension marketing campaign. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Publication Series (WC077). Gainesville, FL.

Telg, R.W., Irani, T., & Varvorines, J. (2008). Extension marketing: Campaign planning and audience analysis. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Publication Series (WC078). Gainesville, FL.

Telg, R.W., Irani, T., & Varvorines, J. (2008). Extension marketing: Integrated marketing. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Publication Series (WC079). Gainesville, FL.

Telg, R.W., Irani, T., & Varvorines, J. (2008). Extension marketing: Creative and media strategies. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Publication Series (WC080). Gainesville, FL.

Telg, R.W., Irani, T., & Varvorines, J. (2008). Extension marketing: Budgets and evaluations. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Publication Series (WC081). Gainesville, FL.

Graddy, S. & Irani, T. (2006). How to write for your web site. In Cooperative Extension Service Publication Series University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Publication Series (WC059). Gainesville, FL.

Irani, T. (2002). Consumer concerns and agricultural biotechnology. In Cooperative Extension Service Publication Series University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Publication Series (WC045). Gainesville, FL.

Irani, T. (2002). What types of educational efforts on biotechnology are available for consumers? In Cooperative Extension Service Publication Series University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Publication Series (WC048). Gainesville, FL.

TRADE JOURNALS (Total = 5)

Irani. T. (2006). Teaching the Critical Skill of Explanation. The Agricultural Education Magazine, (78)6, 21-22.

Irani, T. &Telg, R. (2001). Going the distance: Developing a model distance education faculty training program. Syllabus, 15, (1), 14-17.

Telg, R., Irani, T., Sitton, S., & Miller, J. (2001). Agricultural communication service learning works. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 74(1), 20-22.

Telg, R. & Irani, T. (2001). Getting the most out of PowerPoint. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 73(5), 24-26.

Irani, T, & Harrington, M. (2000). Planning for the next wave of faculty developers. Syllabus, 14, (3), 36-40.

OTHER REPORTS (Total = 6)

Irani, T., Baker, L., Meyers, C., & Chodil, K. (2008). Branding the Land-Grant University: A Report on Stakeholder Awareness, Perceptions and Attitudes Toward the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. UF/IFAS internal report, Gainesville, FL.

Doerfert, D., Evans, J., Cartmell, D., & Irani, T., (2008). In Osborne, E. W. (Ed.) (n.d.). National research agenda: Agricultural education and communication, 2007-2010. Gainesville, FL: University of Florida, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

Doerfert, D., Akers, C., Davis, C., Compton, K., Irani, T., & Rutherford, C. (2004). A national

needs assessment for the preparation and development of agricultural communications

professionals. In the National Agricultural Communication Summit, Lake

Tahoe: NV, 3.2-3.38.

Guy, C., Irani, T., & Gabriel, D. (2001). Food and environmental issues associated with the biobased economy of the twenty-first century. In The Biobased Economy of the Twenty First Century: Agriculture Expanding into Health, Energy, Chemicals and Materials. National Agricultural Biotechnology Council, Ithaca: NY, 31-40.

Irani, T. (2000). Providing consumer education. In Harvard Science, Technology and Innovation Program, Center for International Development. Available at: http://www.ksg.harvard.edu/cid/cidbiotech/comments/comments82.htm.

Irani, T, & Bonnette, A. (Eds.) (1998). The distance education handbook: a guide for university faculty. In Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Education and Media Services pub. No. 254, Gainesville, FL: University of Florida.

REVIEWS (Total = 2)

Irani, T. (2002). Review of “Literacy in a Digital World”, Quarterly Review of Distance Education, in press.

Irani, T. (2000). Review of “Agricultural Communications: Changes and Challenges”, Journal of Applied Communications, 84(4), 51-52.

LECTURES, SPEECHES OR POSTERS PRESENTED AT PROFESSIONAL

CONFERENCES/MEETINGS SINCE LAST PROMOTION (Grand Total = 34)

PRESENTATIONS

Invited presentations – international (Total = 7)

Irani, T., Meyers, C., & Ashlock, M. (2009). Survivor: The ag comm. faculty edition. 2009 Association for Communication Excellence Conference. Des Moines, IA.

Doerfert, D., Irani, T., Cartmell, D. & Evans, J. (2009). The “why” and “how” of knowledge management and data mining. 2009 Association for Communication Excellence Conference. Des Moines, IA.

Meyers, C., & Irani, T. (2007). Focus on focus groups. (2007). 2007 Association for Communication Excellence Conference. Albuquerque, NM.

Eubanks, E., Wichman, T., Graddy, S., Irani, T. (2007). Listening before you leap: lessons learned from marketing research in developing an extension radio program. 2007 Association for Communication Excellence Conference. Albuquerque, NM.

Graddy, S., Eubanks, E., Felter, L., Wichman, T., & Irani, T. (2007). Using an integrated marketing campaign for Extension. 2007 Association for Communication Excellence Conference. Albuquerque, NM.

Rhoades, E., Irani, T., Telg, R.W. & Myers, B. (2007, June). Internet as an information source: Attitudes and usage of students enrolled in college of agriculture courses. 2007 Association for Communication Excellence Conference. Albuquerque, NM.

Telg, R., Irani, T., Kistler, M., & Place, N. (2006). Front line responders: The needs of Florida’s county extension professionals. 2006 Association for Communication Excellence Conference. Quebec City, CA.

Invited presentations – national (Total = 9)

Martinez, C. J., Asefa, T., Irani, T. J., Judge, J., Misra, V., Morris, K., & Staal, L. (2019, December). Using High-Resolution Forecasting of the Dry Season of Peninsular Florida to Improve Source-Water Allocation Decision Making. In AGU Fall Meeting 2019. AGU.

Warwick, C., Colonna, A., Felter, L., Kjelgren, R., & Irani, T. (2019, July). Young Industry Professionals’ Identified Challenges, Barriers and Needs of the Horticulture Industry. In 2019 ASHS Annual Conference. ASHS.

Irani., T., Baker, L., & Abrams, K. (2009). Building the Capacity of the 21st Century Floriculture Industry: Assessing Ways to Impact Student Career Choice and Enhance Post Secondary Education. American Floral Endowment National Board Meeting. Gainesville, FL.

Telg, R.W. & Irani, T. (2007) The Image of Agriculture: Development of Two Florida-based Integrated Marketing Communications Initiatives. Invited speakers for Growmark National Conference. Marco Island, FL.

Kistler, M., Telg, R.W., Irani, T., & Place, N. (2006, November 1). Front-line Disaster Responders: The Needs of Florida's County Extension Professionals. Extension Disaster Education Network Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN.

Irani, T., Telg, R.W., Meyers, C., Place, N., Kistler, M. (2006, November 10). All Hands on Deck: Communications Roles and Responsibilities of Non-Traditional Front-Line Disaster Responders. Conference for Community Readiness Communications. Kansas City, MO.

Telg, R.W., & Irani, T. (2004, June). Reaching students with technology. 2004 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Conference. Gainesville, FL.

Irani, T. (2004). Teaching and learning about Internet based research methods. 2004 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication pr session, Toronto, CA.

Anderson, E., Irani, T., Schmidt, A., & Telg, R.W. (2004, June). Roadmap to effective distance education instructional design. 2004 Association for Communication Excellence Conference, Lake Tahoe, NV.

Invited Presentations – Regional (Total = 2)

Irani, T. (2009). Thoughts on research and practice. Graduate student breakfast, 2009 Southern Region, American Association of Agricultural Education Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Kaufman, E., Israel, G. & Irani, T. (2007). Residential differences in attitudes toward Florida agriculture. 2007 Southern Rural Sociology Conference, Mobile, AL.

Invited Presentations – State (Total = 9)

Irani, T. (2008). Getting the Most out of Your Message: How to Communicate Effectively with Decision-makers. Florida County Extension Director Training Meeting, Gainesville, FL.

Gallo, M., Irani, T.A. & Hightower, L. (January 2008). The STEP Program: Translating Science for Specific Audiences. Presented at the University of Florida Genetics Institute Executive Committee Meeting. Gainesville, FL.

Irani, T. (2008). The power of perception. Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association annual meeting, Orlando, FL.

Irani, T. & Warner, A., (2008). Translating University of Florida research for teachers. 2008 Florida Agriculture in the Classroom State Workshop, Stuart, FL.

Irani, T., (2008). Leading and planning for change. LEAD IFAS Workshop, Haines City Fl.

Irani, T. (2008). Developing a Team Approach to Ag Awareness—Developing the Network to Sharing What Works. 2008 Agricultural awareness Extension in-service training workshop, Apopka, FL.

Irani, T. (2007). Presentation of Agricultural Awareness Programs & Discussion. 2007 Agricultural awareness Extension in-service training workshop, Apopka, FL

Irani, T., (2006). Leading and planning for change. LEAD IFAS Workshop, Haines City Fl.

Kistler, M., Place, N., Irani, T., & Telg, R. (2005, September). Front-line disaster responders: The needs of Florida's county Extension professionals. Florida Association of Extension Professionals. Sarasota, FL.

Invited Presentations – Local (Total = 9)

Wysocki, A., Bachelor, J., Long, A., Irani, T., & Stedman, N. (2009). Understanding the schism between digital natives(students) and digital immigrants (faculty) and its implications for classroom teaching and learning. 9th Annual CALS Teaching Enhancement Symposium, Gainesville, FL.

Irani, T. (2008). Pushing the Technology Envelope: Do iPods Have a Place in Leadership Programming?” Invited presentation, Class VII Wedgeworth Leadership Institute, Gainesville, FL.

Irani, T. (2008). Teaching effectiveness –what is it and how do we assess it in distance education. SFRC Distance Education Workshop, Gainesville, FL.

Irani, T. (2008). Active Learning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Approaches to Translating Science. 2008 Interdisciplinary Center for Ongoing Research/Education Program, Gainesville, FL.

Gallo, M., Irani, T.A. & Hightower, L. (January 2008). The STEP Program: Translating Science for Specific Audiences. Presented at the University of Florida Genetics Institute Executive Committee Meeting. Gainesville, FL.

Gallo, M., Irani, T., & Hightower, L., (2007). Enhancing funding opportunities step by STEP: Creating educational outreach programs for integration with research. 8th Annual CALS Teaching Enhancement Symposium, Gainesville, FL.

Yelich, J., Ball, A., Irani, T., Esterman, R., DeLay, A., & Meyers, C. (2007). Effective mentoring of teaching assistants. 8th Annual CALS Teaching Enhancement Symposium, Gainesville, FL.

Irani, T., & Gallo, M. (2005). Biotech consumer acceptance and outreach. Invited presentation to Arbogen, Inc. company executive team, Gainesville, FL.

Gallo-Meagher, M. Irani, T. & Rudd, R. (2004). Seeds of Change: A Case Study for Teaching Critical Thinking in a Science Course. Invited seminar presentation, January 22 at the School for Forestry Resources and Conservation (SFRC), Gainesville, FL.

CREATIVE WORKS OR ACTIVITIES

Exhibits (Total = 1)

Irani, T., & Guira, K. (2001). Departmental Recruitment Display. Working as chair of the department's publicity and promotions committee, baseline research was conducted and utilized to create a design for the department's new display panel. Working with a student designer, a set of four-color display panels for an 8 ft. x 8 ft. display was produced for departmental recruiting and promotional activities.

Web sites (Total = 12)

Irani, T., & Lindsey, A., (2009). The Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources. Available at: http://centerpie.com.

Irani, T., Hightower, L., Telg, R., Rogers, S., McWaters, K. (2008). First Responders Online. Available at: http://firstrespondersonline.com.

Hightower, L., Telg, R., and Irani, T. (2006). The Scientific Thinking Educational Partnership (STEP). Available at: http://step.ufl.edu.

Irani, T. (2006). AEE 6300: Methodology of Planned Change. Available at: http://aee6300.ifas.ufl.edu.

Hightower, L. & Irani, T. (2004). Critical Thinking in the Sciences web site and CD-ROM. Available at: http://biotechcriticalthinking.ifas.ufl.edu.

Irani, T. (2003). AEE 4052: Campaign Strategies for Agricultural and Natural Resources. Available at: http://plaza.ufl.edu/irani/CourseSiteOchre/

Irani, T. (2003). AEE 6540: Communication Theories and Strategies for Agriculture and Natural Resources. Available at: http://aee6905.ifas.ufl.edu/AEE6540/

Irani, T. (2002). AEE 4036: Advanced Communication Production for Agriculture and Natural Resources web site. Available at: http://plaza.ufl.edu/irani/agcomm/web.html.

Hightower, L. & Irani, T. (2001). AEE 6767: Research Strategies for Agriculture and Natural Resources web site/distance education modules. Available at: http://AEE6767.ifas.ufl.edu.

Telg, R., & Irani, T. (2001). The Faculty Distance Education Training and Development Program, IFAS/ICS, UF. CD-ROM and web site designed to provide self-paced training for faculty developing distance education courses. Available at: http:training.ifas.ufl.edu/deft.

Irani, T. & Telg, R. (2001). The Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame Web site. Web site created for the Hall of Fame Foundation in conjunction with a class of students who worked on preliminary designs for the site. Available at: http://www.flaghalloffame.com/.

Irani, T., Davis, K., & Payson, K. (2001). An Educational Initiative on Agricultural Biotechnology for Florida Consumers and Educators. Web site developed to provide educational resources to consumers, extension faculty and formal and non-formal educators interested in agricultural biotechnology. Available at: http://agbiotech.ifas.ufl.edu/.

CD-ROMs (Total = 2)

Telg, et al (2005). Roadmap to Effective Distance Education Instructional Design (CD-ROM). Gainesville, FL.

Telg, R., Irani, T., & Ryder, J. (1999). Proceedings of the National Agricultural Education Conference. (Printed and CD-ROM versions). Orlando, FL.

Audio visual materials (Total = 2).

Irani, T. (1999). Departmental Recruitment Brochure. Working in conjunction with a class of students, wrote, designed and produced the department’s full-color recruiting brochure.

Irani, T. (1999). National Agricultural Education Research Conference Logo. Designed logo for 1999 annual professional meeting.

PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS

Irani, T., Rudd, R., Gallo, M., Ricketts, J., Friedel, C., & Rhoades, E. (2007).Critical thinking

instrumentation manual. Available at: http://step.ufl.edu/resources/critical_thinking/ctmanual.pdf

Contains copyrighted instrumentation, including reliability, validity, and administration	procedures and scoring, designed by authorship team to measure discipline specific	critical thinking disposition (the UF-EMI) and skills (UF-CTS & UF-QCTS).

UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE

University of Florida

Search and Screen committee, UF/IFAS VP, 2018-present

Co-Chair Florida Extension Roadmap, 2018-present

Chair, Florida Extension Long Range Plan, 2011-present

Member, Florida Extension Long Range Plan, January-June 2011

Development Director, Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2009-2014.

Co-Director, Scientific Thinking Educational Partnership Program, 2006-2011.

Moderator, UF Water Institute Symposium, 2012, 2010

I3 Program for Institutional Integration Internal Advisory Board, 2009

UF new faculty mentor, 2007

Search and Screen Committee, VP of Marketing, member, 2006

UF Gator Nation marketing campaign, focus group participant, 2006

Co-developer of graduate Minor in Distance Education and Certificate in Distance Education with the College of Education, 2003

Intellectual Property for Distance Education Policy Review committee, 2003

TLT Flashlight Distance Education Assessment Task Force, 2003

Institutional Review Board, alternate, 2001-2007

University Scholars Awards committee, judge, 2000

University of Florida, UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS)

IFAS Center for Leadership meeting presenter, 2014-present

Florida Extension CED meeting presenter, 2010-present

LEAD IFAS presenter, 2005-present

Search and screen committee chair, FRE Department Chair, 2019

UF/IFAS Chair of Chairs, 2018-2019

Search and Screen Committee, IFAS Assistant VP of Marketing, member, 2011

Peer Evaluation Committee, Brian Myers, member, 2011-12

Peer Evaluation Committee, Nicole Stedman, member, 2008-9

Search and Screen Committee chair, community based social marketing faculty, 2008

Peer Evaluation Committee, Anna Ball, chair, 2007

Doctor of Plant Medicine Curriculum Committee, member, 2007-present

Search and Screen Committee chair, STEP program coordinator, 2006

UF/IFAS Marketing Advisory committee, member, 2006-present

Peer Evaluation Committee, Maria Gallo, member, 2006

Peer Evaluation Committee, Bobbie Henken, member, 2006

Peer Evaluation Committee, Ann Kendall, member, 2006

Florida Agriculture and Natural Resources Awareness Initiative team member, 2006

Search and Screen Committee, chair, ag awareness initiative lecturer, 2006

UF/IFAS Extension Agricultural Awareness Team, member, 2006-present

Peer Evaluation Committee, Ricky Telg, chair, 2005

Peer Evaluation Committee, Ann Kendall, member, 2005

Search and Screen Committee, member, FYCS faculty, 2005

UF/IFAS Cooperative Extension Service, Goal 7 Focus Team, member, 2004-present

UF/IFAS Cooperative Extension Solutions for Your Life task force, 2004-2007

UF/IFAS Cooperative Extension long range marketing plan task force, 2004-2007

Search and Screen Committee, member, agricultural education faculty, 2004

UF/CALS Graduation, marshal, 2004

CALS Academic Development Committee, chair, 2004-2005.

CALS Academic Development Committee, member, 2003-2004.

UF/IFAS External Relations Committee, 2003-present.

CALS Scholarship Awards Committee, chair 2002-2003.

CALS Scholarship Awards Committee, member 2000-2003.

Peer Evaluation Committee, Lisa House, FRE, member, 2004

Search and Screen Committee, member, agricultural education faculty, 2001

UF/IFAS Faculty Activities System (FAS), beta test committee, 2000

Florida FIRST: Human and Community Sciences Issues Team, 1999

University of Florida, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC)

AEC Department Graduate Curriculum Committee, member, 2001–2013.

AEC Search committee chair, 2009

AEC Department Graduate Coordinator, 2006-2009

AEC Department Strategic Plan Work Team, chair, 2009

AEC Departmental Peer Review team member, 2008

AEC Visiting Scholar Committee, chair, 2008-2009

AEC Department CLD undergraduate curriculum development, 2007-present

AEC Department Web site committee, member, 2005-06

AEC Department Agricultural Communication curriculum redesign, 2004

AEC Department Strategic Planning Task Force on enhancing relationships with departmental advisory committee, chair, 2001-02.

AEC Awards Committee, member, 2002.

AEC Department Promotion and Publicity Committee, chair, 2001.

AEC Department Thesis Award Committee, chair, 1999.

IFAS, Florida 4-H Foundation

Career Exploration, Graphic design workshop leader, 4-H State Congress, 2003.

Career Exploration, Graphic design workshop leader, 4-H State Congress, 2002.

Career Exploration, Media Arts judge, 4-H State Congress, 2001.

Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow, UF Chapter

Faculty co-advisor, 1999-2005

EDITOR OF A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL, SERVICE ON AN EDITORIAL ADVISORY

BOARD OR REVIEWER FOR A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL

Associate Editor, Journal of the Association of International Agricultural and Extension Educators, 2008-2011

Member of Editorial Board

Open Communication Journal, 2008-present

Research Journal and Conference Review Panel

Journal of Applied Communications (2004-present)

Journal of the Association of International Agricultural and Extension Education (2004-present)

Journal of Agricultural Education (2007-present)

American Association of Agricultural Education National Conference (2004-present)

Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences International Conference (2004-present).

Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Conference (2004-present).

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (2004-2005).

National Agricultural Education Research Conference (2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999).

Southern Agricultural Education Research Conference (2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999).

INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Conducted fieldwork in Costa Rico as part of USDA Higher Education Challenge grant assessing relationship between critical thinking, problem solving styles and experiential learning experiences among domestic and international students

Taught mass communication graduate certificate course, University of Guelph, Canada, 2008-2009

External evaluator, USAID grant, Developing Kenyan food security professionals cultural competencies in concert with U.S. media organizations

External evaluator, USAID grant, Developing Malian media practitioners’ skills and competencies in concert with U.S. media organizations

Participating faculty, NSF-IGERT grant, Adaptive management: Water, wetlands and watersheds in Botswana

Faculty advisor and chair of supervisory committee for NSG-IGERT graduate fellow, 2006-2009

Co-developed two-week undergraduate student exchange program in Spring, 2005 between the University of Florida and the University of Guelph, Canada.

Hosted two Borlaug Fellows, women agricultural scientists from West Africa, 2005

Currently serve as Associate Editor of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Journal

Published journal articles in AIAEE Journal

Journal Article of the Year for 2004, Association for International Agricultural and Extension Educators.

Member of AIAEE conference planning committee, 2005-06

Session facilitator, AIAEE conference, 2004

Presentation judge, AIAEE conference 2004

Present research papers regularly at the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) annual international meetings

Serve as reviewer for the AIAEE Journal

Serve as member of supervisory committees for international students in our international extension graduate program option.

Have conducted research on critical thinking, problem solving and decision making with respect to science and technology issues in Russia, the UK, the Netherlands and Costa Rico

SERVICE TO SCHOOLS

Florida FFA Organization

10X 15 Agricultural Education Initiative, branding strategy committee, member, 2007-present

National Research Agenda taskforce, member, 2006.

Co-developer of Collegiate LifeKnowledge materials, 2005

Agricultural Career Development Event, state judge, 2001-2002, 2003, 2004.

Prepared Speech Competition, state judge, 2001.

Horticulture Demonstrations, state judge, 1999.

Pine Ridge Agriscience Technology and Communication Academy

Guest speaker, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE PROFESSION

Agriculture Institute of Florida

Board member, 1999-2012

Faculty co-liaison, 1999-2012

American Association for Agricultural Education

Research Committee member 2009-2011

Professional development committee, member, 2007-2009

Southern Region professional development committee, member, 2007-2009

National Agricultural Education Research Conference planning committee, member, 1999

member, 2001-2013

Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Life and Human Sciences

Director, Director Elect for Research, ACE board, 2012-2015

Vice-Chair, International Programs SIG, 2011-2014

Chair, Academic Programs SIG, 2009-2010

Vice-Chair, Academic Programs SIG, 2007-2008.

International Convention Planning Committee, 2006

Member, Development Fund Committee, 2004-present

Chair, Research SIG, 2003-2004.

Vice-Chair, Research SIG, 2002-2003.

Vice-Chair Elect, Research SIG, 2001-2002.

Member, 1999-present

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

President, Science Communication Interest Group, 2004-2005

Teaching Chair, Science Communication Interest Group, 2003-2004

Member, 1995-present

Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education

Associate Editor, AIAEE Journal, 2008-present

Session facilitator, 2004

Presentation judge, 2004

Center for Food Integrity, board member, 2018-present

Trust Insights Council, member, 2018-present

Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA), critique contest and award judge, 2003, 2004

Florida Water and Climate Alliance, member, steering committee member, 2010-present.

Gamma Sigma Delta

University of Florida Chapter, Past President, 2007-2008

University of Florida Chapter, President, 2006-2007

University of Florida Chapter, President-elect, 2005-2006.

University of Florida Chapter, Secretary, 2004-2005.

University of Florida Chapter, Treasurer, 2003-2004.

Member, 2003-present.

North American College Teachers of Agriculture, member, 2006, 2009-2013