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University of Florida (@UF) Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) | College of Agricultural & Life Sciences (@UFCALS) | @UF_IFAS

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Huge congrats to Dr. Becky Raulerson on successfully defending her dissertation: “Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions of Participation in High-Impact Experiences.”

She’ll continue serving AEC as an Instructional Associate Professor and our new Undergraduate Coordinator!

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AEC 3209: Hands-on Event Planning at UF!

💬 "This class helped me land an internship!" – Angelina
💬 "Planning a 5K sparked my passion!" – Morgan

📖 Learn more: https://t.co/DU6XRX3X9i

#UF #AEC3209 #EventPlanning #UFAEC #AEC

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We would love to congratulate Dr. Jacobi Bedenfield for successfully defending his Ph.D. Dissertation, "Sustaining Student Well-Being: An Organizational Leadership Analysis of the Need, Implementation, and Effectiveness of Food Security Programs at Land-Grant Universities." 🐊

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Congrats to Shenara Ramadan! She received the UF/IFAS Award of Excellence for Graduate Research – Best Thesis! Special thanks to Dr. Sadie Hundemer, Chair of her supervisory committee, for her guidance.

#UFIFAS #GraduateResearch #AEC

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Mentorship matters! 🌟 Highlighting Dr. Debra Barry & Heather Nesbitt’s work shaping impactful mentoring.

Learn more here: [https://t.co/bnOEz0H7TQ]

#Mentorship #StudentSuccess #ProfessionalGrowth #BetterMentorship #UFIFAS #AEC

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Happy National Teachers Day! 🍎

We are grateful for the amazing agriculture educators who inspire students every day in and out of the classroom. Thank you for growing the future of agriculture!

#ThankATeacher #AEC #Teachersday

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Congratulations to our Spring 2025 AEC Graduates! Read more about some of our graduating undergraduate students below! 🎓

🔗 https://t.co/Ee4CcSwYCi

#AEC #UFCommencement #AECGrads

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2025 Agricultural Communications CDE at UF! ✨
Top FFA chapters competed today, showcasing their media skills in ag advocacy! 🌱
Big thanks to our AEC judges & assistants for their support. Congrats to all participants!
#AgCommunications #FFA #CDE #UF #AEC

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Good luck to AEC student, Kevin Pazmino, and the rest of the Gator Men's Basketball team as they compete in the NCAA Final Four! Tune in tomorrow, Saturday, April 5 at 6:09 p.m. to cheer on Kevin and the rest of the Gators! 🐊🏀

📸: Gators Creative

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Congrats to Avery LeFils (BS '11) for being named a UF 40 Under 40 honoree! As Senior Manager of Industry Relations & Communications for Florida Dairy Farmers, she’s a champion for Florida agriculture and sustainability. 🐊

🔗 Read more here: https://t.co/hqqpo4HJkx

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Help us in congratulating our AEC graduate students who successfully defended their master’s projects, theses, and PhD dissertations this month! 🐊

Learn more about these students and their work here: https://t.co/yJmSTvTfUR

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Congratulations to Karlibeth Leitheiser on passing her master's thesis defense, titled "Mentorship in Action: Exploring Practices Utilized by Extension Mentors." 🐊

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Congrats to our January & February AEC AttaGator winners! These faculty, staff, and students go above & beyond to support our department and achieve excellence.

Read more here:
🔗 https://t.co/16JvrONgNi

#AECUF #AttaGator

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UF AEC showcased excellence at the 2025 Southern American Association for Agricultural Education Conference, presenting award-winning research and demonstrating leadership in the field. 🐊

Read more about our department's presence at the conference here: https://t.co/4f8r43dX8o

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UF/AEC was well represented at the 2025 National Agricultural Communications Symposium (NACS). From award-winning research to leadership roles, our faculty and students showcased excellence in agricultural communication. 🐊

Read our full recap here! https://t.co/4f8r43dX8o

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Congratulations to Dorcas Sunday for successfully defending her master's thesis, "Communicating Science: An analysis of risk perceptions and trust among undergraduate students in the context of an Avian Influenza Outbreak." Dorcas was advised by Dr. Baker and Dr. Young! 🎓

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Meet Megan, an AEC student whose passion shines through research, internships & extracurriculars. Thanks to the 1909 Society, she’s gaining hands-on experience to lead in the industry! Join with a gift of $19.09 & support students like Megan!

Read more: https://t.co/1XNsqGzxrs

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Happy National FFA Week Alumni Day from our AEC faculty members and FFA alumni! 🌽

Spot any familiar faces??

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Congrats to Caitlynne Youmans on successfully defending her master's thesis, "Reimagining Impacts: Exploring Using AI and BI to Understand Extension Impact Statements to Market Extension."

Her committee chair was Dr. Lauri Baker and her committee member was Dr. Matt Benge. 🐊

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Attention students! Are you planning to graduate this semester? 🎓

The Spring 2025 Degree Applications deadline is TODAY, February 7th 2025.

Follow this link to apply: https://t.co/givdKyf5iT.