Research

Research Articles:

Hightower, L., Telg, R., Irani, T.A., Meyers, C., Gallo, M. & Eckhardt, A. (2008).  UF Genetics.com: An approach to genetics outreach. Journal of Applied Communication [in print].

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

Lundy, L.K., Irani, T.A., Ricketts, J.C., Eubanks, E.E., Rudd, R.D., Gallo- Meagher, M., & Fulford, S. (2002, December). A mixed-methods study of undergraduate dispositions toward thinking critically about biotechnology. Paper presented at the 2002 National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Ricketts, J.C., Irani, T.A., Rudd, R.D., & Gallo-Meagher, M. (2003, December). Growing the seeds of change: The effectiveness of teaching for critical thinking in the context of plant biotechnology. Paper presented at the 2002 National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Orlando, FL.

Professional Presentations and Workshops:

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.

Hightower, L. (April 2008).  AEC’s Scientific Thinking and Educational Partnership (STEP) Program. Presented at the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication Advisory Council Meeting.  Gainesville, FL.

Hightower, L. (April 2008). Research Projects Developed Through the STEP Program. Presented at the Florida Agriculture Institute Board Meeting.  Gainesville, FL.

Hightower, L. & Telg, R. (February 2008). UF’s Scientific Thinking and Educational Partnership: An Approach for Genetics Outreach. Presented at the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Agricultural Communication Section.  Dallas, TX.

Hightower, L. (January 2008). The STEP Program. Presented at the Florida Association of Agricultural Educators (FAAE) Mid-Winter Conference.  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.A. & Hightower, L. (August 2007). Enhancing Funding Opportunities Step By Step. Presented at the Seventh Annual College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) Teaching Enhancement Symposium. Gainesville, FL.

Poster Presentations:

Hightower, L., Abrams, K., Myers, B.E., Irani, T., Gallo, M., & Telg, R. (January 2009). The Teachers’ Search for Reliable Supplemental Course Material. Refereed poster presented at the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Agricultural Communications Section. Atlanta, GA.

Carter, H., & Hightower, L. (January 2009). Can Mobile Learning Enhance Leadership Programming? Refereed poster presented at the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Agricultural Communications Section. Atlanta, GA.

Telg, R., Gallo, M., Irani, T.A. & Hightower, L. (February 2008). uf GENETICS.com:     Enhancing Public Understanding of Genetics. Refereed poster presented at the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Agricultural Communications Section. Dallas, TX.

Hightower, L., Telg, R., Gallo, M., & Irani, T.A. (December 2007). The STEP Program: Communicating Your Research to Science Educators and Journalists. Presented at the University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute Fall Research Retreat. Gainesville, FL.

Telg, R., Gallo, M., Irani, T.A. & Hightower, L. (August 2007). uf GENETICS.com: A STEP Project to Enhance Public Understanding of the Science of Genetics. Presented at the Seventh Annual College of Agricultural and Life Science (CALS) Teaching Enhancement Symposium. Gainesville, FL.

Irani, T.A., Gallo, M., Telg, R. & Hightower, L. (November 2007). uf GENETICS.com: A STEP Project to Enhance Public Understanding of the Science of Genetics. Presented at the University of Florida Genetics Institute Research Symposium. Gainesville, FL.