ACE 2026 Academic and Research Awards

Outstanding Research Papers - Tied for 1st

Brand to the Basics: Stakeholder Relationships with A Land-Grant Institution by Lauri Baker, Anissa Mattox, Erica Odera, Ricky Telg, and Jarred Shellhouse, University of Florida.

Exploring Interdisciplinary Team Processes and Collaboration within the Kansas Water Institute by Rebecca Donaldson, Jacqueline Wegley, Katie Starzec, and Matthew Sanderson, Kansas State University.

Outstanding Research Poster

Communicating Effectively about Spotted Lanternfly Biological Controls with Wine Consumers by Dennis Baffour-Awuah, Allison R. Byrd, Alexa J. Lamm, University of Georgia & Tracy Leskey, USDA-ARS

Outstanding Innovative Idea Poster

Building a Science Communications System to Brand Multi-Institutional Research Centers and Emerging Technology Initiatives by Anca Matcovschi, Utah State University

Research Proposal

“How Rural [STATE] News Reporters Make Decisions Regarding Climate Change Coverage” by Talia Milavetz, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Thesis

“Beefing Up: A Mixed-Methods Study of Oklahoma Direct-To-Consumer Beef Operations’ Facebook Use” by Cassady Craddock, Oklahoma State University

Dissertation

“Journeys of Junior Faculty: Exploring Cross-Sections of Experiences, Curriculum Development, Mentorship, and Identity Among Agricultural and Natural Resources Communication Junior Faculty Members” by Madison Dyment, University of Florida 

Outstanding Research Paper - Tied for 1st

Exploring Interdisciplinary Team Processes and Collaboration within the Kansas Water Institute by Rebecca Donaldson, Jacqueline Wegley, Katie Starzec, and Matthew Sanderson, Kansas State University

Brand to the Basics: Stakeholder Relationships with a Land-Grant Institution by Lauri Baker, Anissa Mattox, Erica Odera, Ricky Telg, and Jarred Shellhouse, University of Florida