Agricultural Education, Technology & Innovation Department, UArizona

Top AATA teachers for 2023-2024. Congratulations and thank you for what you do. 💪🏻🌵

Proud to share another AETI alumni success story. Congratulations Quint!

Cochise College introduces two deans Cochise College welcomes Quint Molina as the new business, career and technical education dean. Cullen Scarborough has been appointed the dean of workforce development, military programs and adult education.

Congratulations Dr. Torres for continuing your national leadership on the ACTE Board of Directors as President-Elect!

🍎 J.R. Cullison Scholar Reception Recap 🍎

The 2024 J.R. Cullison Scholars program culminated on Friday at the FFA State Leadership Conference as students, advisors, and supporters met to celebrate 46 students nominated for displaying a teacher-like disposition. During this event, students learned more about what it is like to work as an agricultural educator and about the education required to become one. Thank you to all who joined us in nominating and celebrating these students!

We hope to see our J.R. Cullison Scholars in our teacher preparation program in the near future!

🎉 Congratulations 2024 J.R. Cullison Scholars! 🎉

Did you know there is currently a national shortage of agricultural educators at the secondary level? It is estimated that there will be hundreds of unfilled positions across the United States this year.

We know that 46 bright and hard working FFA members across Arizona could fill these positions easily. These 46 students will be recognized today as the 2024 J.R. Cullison Scholars. Stay tuned the rest of this week to see all these outstanding individuals.

The J.R. Cullison Scholar Award Program is a collective effort by Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA), Arizona Agricultural Education/FFA Foundation, Arizona Department of Education, and University of Arizona, and Dept of Agricultural Education, Technology & Innovation to generate a pipeline of prospective students when promoting a career teaching school-based agriculture. Thank you for your continued support of agricultural education!

Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA)
Arizona Association FFA
Arizona Department of Education
University of Arizona College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences

🎉 Congratulations 2024 J.R. Cullison Scholars! 🎉

Did you know there is currently a national shortage of agricultural educators at the secondary level? It is estimated that there will be hundreds of unfilled positions across the United States this year.

We know that 46 bright and hard working FFA members across Arizona could fill these positions easily. These 46 students will be recognized June 7 as the 2024 J.R. Cullison Scholars. Stay tuned the rest of this week to see all these outstanding individuals.

The J.R. Cullison Scholar Award Program is a collective effort by Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA), Arizona Agricultural Education/FFA Foundation, Arizona Department of Education, and University of Arizona, and Dept of Agricultural Education, Technology & Innovation to generate a pipeline of prospective students when promoting a career teaching school-based agriculture. Thank you for your continued support of agricultural education!

Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA)
Arizona Association FFA
Arizona Department of Education
University of Arizona College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences

🎉 Congratulations 2024 J.R. Cullison Scholars! 🎉

Did you know there is currently a national shortage of agricultural educators at the secondary level? It is estimated that there will be hundreds of unfilled positions across the United States this year.

We know that 46 bright and hard working FFA members across Arizona could fill these positions easily. These 46 students will be recognized June 7 as the 2024 J.R. Cullison Scholars. Stay tuned the rest of this week to see all these outstanding individuals.

The J.R. Cullison Scholar Award Program is a collective effort by Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA), Arizona Agricultural Education/FFA Foundation, Arizona Department of Education, and University of Arizona, and Dept of Agricultural Education, Technology & Innovation to generate a pipeline of prospective students when promoting a career teaching school-based agriculture. Thank you for your continued support of agricultural education!

Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA)
Arizona Association FFA
Arizona Department of Education
University of Arizona College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences

🎉 Congratulations 2024 J.R. Cullison Scholars! 🎉

Did you know there is currently a national shortage of agricultural educators at the secondary level? It is estimated that there will be hundreds of unfilled positions across the United States this year.

We know that 46 bright and hard working FFA members across Arizona could fill these positions easily. These 46 students will be recognized June 7 as the 2024 J.R. Cullison Scholars. Stay tuned the rest of this week to see all these outstanding individuals.

The J.R. Cullison Scholar Award Program is a collective effort by Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA), Arizona Agricultural Education/FFA Foundation, Arizona Department of Education, and University of Arizona, and Dept of Agricultural Education, Technology & Innovation to generate a pipeline of prospective students when promoting a career teaching school-based agriculture. Thank you for your continued support of agricultural education!

Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA)
Arizona Association FFA
Arizona Department of Education
University of Arizona College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences

🎉 Congratulations 2024 J.R. Cullison Scholars! 🎉

Did you know there is currently a national shortage of agricultural educators at the secondary level? It is estimated that there will be hundreds of unfilled positions across the United States this year.

We know that 46 bright and hard working FFA members across Arizona could fill these positions easily. These 46 students will be recognized June 7 as the 2024 J.R. Cullison Scholars. Stay tuned the rest of this week to see all these outstanding individuals.

The J.R. Cullison Scholar Award Program is a collective effort by Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA), Arizona Agricultural Education/FFA Foundation, Arizona Department of Education, and University of Arizona, and Dept of Agricultural Education, Technology & Innovation to generate a pipeline of prospective students when promoting a career teaching school-based agriculture. Thank you for your continued support of agricultural education!

Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA)
Arizona Association FFA
Arizona Department of Education
University of Arizona College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences

🎉 Congratulations 2024 J.R. Cullison Scholars! 🎉

Did you know there is currently a national shortage of agricultural educators at the secondary level? It is estimated that there will be hundreds of unfilled positions across the United States this year.

We know that 46 bright and hard working FFA members across Arizona could fill these positions easily. These 46 students will be recognized June 7 as the 2024 J.R. Cullison Scholars. Stay tuned the rest of this week to see all these outstanding individuals.

The J.R. Cullison Scholar Award Program is a collective effort by Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA), Arizona Agricultural Education/FFA Foundation, Arizona Department of Education, and University of Arizona, and Dept of Agricultural Education, Technology & Innovation to generate a pipeline of prospective students when promoting a career teaching school-based agriculture. Thank you for your continued support of agricultural education!

Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA)
Arizona Association FFA
Arizona Department of Education
University of Arizona College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences

⏰ 5-Week Summer Courses Starting Soon! ⏰

Are you a current student needing additional credits to fulfill class-standing, scholarship, degree, or other requirements? Looking to get ahead? Check out these great options offered by AETI faculty. All courses will take place during the five-week first session and will begin June 3. Enroll on UAccess!

🎓 Congratulations, 2024 AETI Graduates! 🎓

Scenes from our undergraduate and graduate recognition ceremonies. We had a great turn out and insightful student speakers. Thank you to all our graduates and their family and friends who joined us to celebrate!

🎓 Congratulations, Spring 2024 AETI Graduates! 🎓

During the final week of the semester we will be highlighting students who are completing their degrees this semester. Don't forget, our graduate student recognition ceremony is today.

Please join us in congratulating Kyle, Jesus, Samantha, and Jasmine!

🎓 Congratulations, Spring 2024 AETI Graduates! 🎓

During the final week of the semester we will be highlighting students who are completing their degrees this semester. Thank you to those who joined us in celebrating our graduate students yesterday and don't forget to join us tomorrow to celebrate our graduate students!

Please join us in congratulating Ellaina, Marjorie, Brandon, and Jay!

🎓 Congratulations, Spring 2024 AETI Graduates! 🎓

During the final week of the semester we will be highlighting students who are completing their degrees this semester. Join us in celebrating our graduating students Saturday, May 11 (today!) for undergraduate students and Monday, May 13 for graduate students!

Please join us in congratulating Paige, Claire, Kailee, and Theone!

🎓 Congratulations, Spring 2024 AETI Graduates! 🎓

During the final week of the semester we will be highlighting students who are completing their degrees this semester. Join us in celebrating our graduating students Saturday, May 11 for undergraduate students and Monday, May 13 for graduate students!

Please join us in congratulating Mason, Maggie, Ashton, and Ross!

🎓 Congratulations, Spring 2024 AETI Graduates! 🎓

During the final week of the semester we will be highlighting students who are completing their degrees this semester. Join us in celebrating our graduating students Saturday, May 11 for undergraduate students and Monday, May 13 for graduate students!

Please join us in congratulating Chas, Dylan, Kaylee, and Morgan!

🎓 Congratulations, Spring 2024 AETI Graduates! 🎓

During the final week of the semester we will be highlighting students who are completing their degrees this semester. Join us in celebrating our graduating students Saturday, May 11 for undergraduate students and Monday, May 13 for graduate students!

Please join us in congratulating Kevin, Kaylee, Robert, and Dominic!

🎓 Congratulations, Spring 2024 AETI Graduates! 🎓

During the final week of the semester we will be highlighting students who are completing their degrees this semester. Join us in celebrating our graduating students Saturday, May 11 for undergraduate students and Monday, May 13 for graduate students!

Please join us in congratulating Cessna, Aileen, Annette, and Christa!

🎓 Congratulations, Spring 2024 AETI Graduates! 🎓

During the final week of the semester we will be highlighting students who are completing their degrees this semester. Join us in celebrating our graduating students Saturday, May 11 for undergraduate students and Monday, May 13 for graduate students!

Please join us in congratulating Taylor, Samantha, Derek, and Hannah!

🎓 Celebrate AETI's Graduates! 🎓

Calling all AETI Spring 2024 graduates, family members, friends, and peers - join us for the following celebrations of our fabulous graduates:

🎉 Undergraduate Student Recognition:
🗓️ Saturday, May 11
⏱️ 10:00am-11:00am
📍 McClelland Park, Room 103

🎉 Graduate Student Recognition:
🗓️ Monday, May 13
⏱️ 11:00am-12:00pm
📍 Saguaro Hall, Room 127

Don't forget the college-wide celebrations held by University of Arizona College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences. They will be held the same days as AETI's celebrations.

🎉 Weslee Potts’ Thesis Research Accepted for Publication 🎉

AETI graduate program alumna Weslee Potts’ (’22) thesis research has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Agricultural Education. Dr. Amber Rice served as Weslee’s advisor.

Weslee’s research is titled Generation Z’s Philanthropic Engagement in the United States Agrofood Sector: Perceptions, Motivations, And Intentions. Weslee acknowledges "to effectively engage the upcoming generation as philanthropists, it is necessary to determine how they define philanthropy, what motivates them to give, how they have already participated in philanthropic efforts, and their intentions towards future philanthropy" and conducted the study "to ascertain Generation Z's attitudes and perspectives regarding agrofood philanthropy".

Please join us in congratulating Weslee and Dr. Rice on this monumental achievement!

🍉 Student Internship Spotlight 🍉

All Agricultural Education Technology Management (AGTE) majors complete an internship to put what they've learned in the classroom into practice and gain hands-on experience in a potential career field. Check out Maya's experience at Matori Farms in Scottsdale, AZ.

🗓️ Students, are you ready for the Fall 2024 semester? 🗓️

Join Breanna Watkins, AETI Academic Advisor, to plan your Summer and Fall 2024 course schedule, ensure the renewal of your scholarships, and plan spring/summer internships. Advising will take place from 12:00pm-6:00pm TOMORROW April 23, in Saguaro Hall Room 206.

⚾ Student Internship Spotlight ⚾

All Agricultural Education Technology Management (AGTE) majors complete an internship to put what they've learned in the classroom into practice and gain hands-on experience in a potential career field. Check out Jayson's experience with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, AZ.

☀️ The Future of Agricultural Education in Arizona is Bright! ☀️

Congratulations to Kevin Berrigan and Samantha Saldaña, current AETI students who have signed teaching contracts for the upcoming school year.

💡 Student Internship Spotlight 💡

All Agricultural Education Technology Management (AGTE) majors complete an internship to put what they've learned in the classroom into practice and gain hands-on experience in a potential career field. Check out Jonathan's experience at Arizona Association FFA.

Please join us in congratulating Tanya Hodges, who has been named the new Executive Director of the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture!

Equipped with over three decades’ experience in academia and the agricultural industry, Tanya Hodges will serve as the new Executive Director of the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture (YCEDA). 🎉

YCEDA is a public-private partnership launched in 2014 to provide fast-track solutions to high-priority issues identified by the desert agricultural industry, including increasing production efficiencies through disease and water management, maximizing crop yield and food safety, and developing new technology. Read more: https://bit.ly/49oei48

🎉 Revecca Rioux’s Thesis Research Accepted for Publication 🎉

AETI graduate program alumna Revecca Rioux’s (’23) thesis research has been accepted for publication in Community Development, one of the premiere journals in the field of community development. Dr. Matt Mars served as Revecca’s advisor.

Revecca's manuscript is titled Southeastern Arizona Ranchers’ Everyday Life Experiences and the Influence in Adoption of Innovative Drought Practices. It acknowledges “Southeastern Arizona ranchers’ biggest climate related concern is drought, which impacts their everyday practices” and explored “how everyday work routines impact the rancher’s willingness to adopt innovative drought practices”.

Please join us in congratulating Revecca and Dr. Mars on this monumental achievement!