Science Communication
Research related to all aspects of science communication.
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At the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) Conference, Dennis Baffour-Awuah presented a research poster titled Communicating Effectively about Spotted Lanternfly Biological Control with Wine Consumers. The research was conducted through the Addressing Spotted Lanternfly and Tree of Heaven project, an interdisciplinary initiative led by Dr. Tracy Leskey and funded by the USDA-ARS Areawide Pest Management Program…
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Oluwafunmilayo Ajiferuke and Dennis Baffour-Awuah presented a study at the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) Conference titled Exploring Factors Influencing Adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategies by Eastern U.S. Tree Fruit Growers: Insights from the Theory of Planned Behavior. The study examined how attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control influence growers’ decision-making regarding the…
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Lamm Lab members shared research on animal production, meat science, consumer decision-making, and science communication at the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) Conference, held June 15 – 17, 2026, in Billings, Montana. Through one research poster and two oral presentations, the team explored how communication strategies, social media engagement, music, and personal values influence public…
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This week, three members of the Lamm Lab began a 12-day journey to share their research at two professional conferences across the United States. Their first stop is Billings, Montana, where they will attend and present at the 2026 Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) Conference. Following ACE, the team will travel to Corvallis, Oregon for…
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At the National Association for Agricultural Education meeting held in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Lamm Lab was recognized with the Journal Article of the Year award in the Journal of Agricultural Education. Authored by Tatevik Markosyan, Kristin Gibson, and Alexa Lamm, the study “Applying Situational Theory of Publics to Tailor Agricultural Messages for Rural Communities”…
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Upcycled food is emerging as a novel food category connected to efforts to reduce food waste and support more sustainable food systems. According to the Upcycled Food Association, it is the easy way for anyone to prevent food waste via the products they buy, and they do so by creating new, high-quality products out of…
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In the most recent episode of AgriCurious, Dennis Baffour-Awuah sits down with Dr. Jennifer Jo Thompson, an anthropologist and faculty member in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia, to explore the complex human side of agriculture and food systems. Using cover cropping as a key example, the conversation looks…
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A recent study exploring how tree-fruit growers in the eastern U.S. perceived the benefits and challenges of adopting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) through the lens of Diffusion Theory was recently published in Discover Sustainability. The full article, titled “Factors Influencing Tree-Fruit Growers’ Perceptions of IPM Implementation in the Eastern United States,” can be found here. The authorship…
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Meat holds a significant place in United States households and adds billions to the economy. The 2025 Meat Institute annual report states that 98% of American households buy meat, 81% see themselves as meat eaters, and 73% view meat as a healthy option overall. In the fifth episode of the second season of the Agricurious…
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A new study led by the Lamm Lab investigated pest issues, the needs for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) research, and preferred communication methods among apple and peach growers in the Eastern United States. Titled “Assessing Eastern U.S. Tree Fruit Growers’ Pest Issues, Practices, and Preferences to Inform Effective IPM Communication”, the research was recently published…