ACE 2025 Academic and Research Awards

Outstanding Research Poster Winners (tied score)

Exploring Consumer Adoption Intentions for CRISPR-Edited Pork Products: An Application and Expansion of the Theory of Planned Behavior 

Catherine E. Sanders, Jean Parella, Joseph Opuku Gakpo, Joe Proudman, Bhavisha Gulabrai, and Frank Mitloehner -- NC State University, Virginia Tech, and UC Davis CLEAR Center
 
Trust in the Time of Outbreaks: Science Communication’s Role in Maintaining Trust in Science and Trust in the Agricultural Food System
Dorcas Sunday, Lauri M. Baker, and Heather L. Young – University of Florida

Outstanding Dissertation

Strategic Message Design: Using an Exploratory, Sequential, Mixed-Methods Approach for Evidence-Based Sustainability Messages for American Cattle Producers
Dr. Ginger Orton, Dr. Laura Fischer, Dr. David Doerfert, Dr. Courtney Meyers, & Dr. Matt Raven. Texas Tech University.

Outstanding Thesis

More than Just Land: An Exploratory Multiple Case Study of how Oregon Women Agritourism Operators Connect with their Community
Michelle Borges, Dr. Whitney Stone, Lauren Chase, & Melissa Fery. Oregon State University

Outstanding Proposal

Extension Professionals' Attitudes and Motivation to Share Information on Climate-Smart
Kaitlyn Anderson, Dr. Courtney Meyers, Dr. Joseph Burke, & Dr. Erica Irlbeck. Texas Tech University

Outstanding Research Paper

“Redefining Agritourism with Bourbon Tourism in Mind: A Case Study of Bourbon Distilleries and Employee Perspectives”
Nicole Volk, Annie R. Specht, & Amanda M. Bowling, The Ohio State University

Outstanding Research Paper Runner Up

“Viral Headlines: An Analysis of Avian Influenza Risk Perceptions Based on News
Headlines” 
Dorcas Sunday, Lauri M. Baker, and Heather L. Young, University of Florida

JAC Article(s) of the Year

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