Teaching and Learning
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The global importance of critical thinking in enhancing academic success, employability, civic engagement, and mental health is universally acknowledged. Yet, its cultivation in educational systems, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, is largely unexplored and unmeasured. This gap is pronounced in Kenya’s higher education, where a recent paradigm shift in its educational curriculum has left room for…
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“By incorporating artistic elements into our communication strategies, we can effectively convey complex scientific concepts in a more accessible and compelling manner.” Recently, Emily Dustman had the privilege of leading a thought-provoking professional development session in collaboration with Allison R. Byrd and Dr. Alexa Lamm at the National Agriculture Communication Symposium (NACS) in Atlanta, Georgia.…
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Researchers explored the association between systems thinking tendencies and environmentally conscious consumption in a survey with Generation Z undergraduate students.
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In the world of academia, the ebb and flow of researchers is a natural part of the landscape. While it’s always challenging to say goodbye to a valued member of our scientific community, it’s also a time to celebrate their achievements and wish them well on their journey. Today, we bid a fond farewell to…
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The Lamm Lab recently published an article in Foods titled: The influence of sustainability on identities and food consumption: Implications for food systems education for Generation Z. The team of scholars, led by Kristin Gibson included Dr. Katie Sanders, Allison Byrd, Dr. Kevan Lamm and Dr. Alexa Lamm. The entire article can be found here.…
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The UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences recently highlighted Dr. Lamm and the entire Lamm Lab’s work on the new Cultivate outreach channel. Check out her journey, including some personal Q&A.
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Dr. Alexa Lamm is currently guest editing a special issue in the international journal Sustainability to highlight research showcasing areas where farmers’ perceptions are utilized to understand the barriers and enablers associated with political planning in support of sustainability. We are faced with complicated and difficult challenges as we strive to supply and distribute enough…
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A big congratulations to Allison Byrd as she passed her comprehensive exams and successfully defended her dissertation proposal yesterday. Allison will be working on research examining the most effective ways to communicate science out of Colleges of Agriculture to ensure the best and brightest prospective graduate students have the information they need when seeking a…
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Dr. Alexa Lamm and Dr. Millicent Oyugi attended the NSF’s Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES Aspire Alliance Summit hosted on July 19 – 20, 2023, at UCLA’s Luskin Center in Los Angeles, CA. The Aspire Alliance Summit regarded systemic change for an inclusive and diverse faculty and explored key issues regarding advancing STEM faculty diversity and…
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Dr. Lamm was recognized as a Fellow this May at the annual meeting, joining a group of distinguished agricultural educators and scholars. The purpose of the Fellow award is to recognize members of the association who have made exceptional contributions to, and impacts on, the profession and AAAE and who show great promise for continued…
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