Teaching & Leadership
July 31, 2024
Kristin E. Gibson
Kristin Gibson is an Assistant Professor of Conservation and Environmental Education at the University of Missouri in the School of Natural Resources. She holds a Ph.D. and a master’s degree from the University of Georgia and earned her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Previously, she worked as a Teaching Assistant for the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science, and Research administered through Fulbright Austria (2018-2019). She also served as an AmeriCorps Member for the North Carolina Coastal Federation (2017-2018) and worked in several seasonal environmental education positions. Educational background Ph.D. Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication, University of Georgia,…
March 20, 2023
Stephen Mukembo
Mukembo’s interdisciplinary research aims to advance entrepreneurship and innovation as a tool for addressing societal challenges, promoting economic growth, and improving community livelihoods. His work focuses on cultivating the next generation of entrepreneurial and innovative thought leaders, equipped to tackle existing and emerging issues in agriculture, food, and natural resources, as well as rural economic development challenges in Missouri and beyond. Mukembo’s interdisciplinary interests include entrepreneurship and innovation in agriculture (agripreneurship), entrepreneurship and workforce development, sustainable entrepreneurship, sustainable food systems, rural entrepreneurship and ecosystem building, and international agricultural development. Educational background Ph.D., Agricultural Education (Minor Entrepreneurship), Oklahoma State University MBA.,…
Nov. 3, 2022
Annette Kendall
Dr. Kendall spearheads initiatives that emphasize the understanding and promotion of innovation, particularly in rural regions. A significant aspect of her work centers around empowering neurodivergent individuals. Through her courses in entrepreneurship, she instills in her students the values of creative thinking, complex problem-solving, and the essence of creating and managing ventures. She is passionate about encouraging neurodiverse students to envision entrepreneurship as a viable path to shaping their futures. She serves as the faculty advisor for the Mizzou National Agricultural Marketing Association student competition. Educational background Ph.D. Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2019…
June 30, 2021
Jennifer Bean
Educational background M.S., University of Missouri, 2004 B.S., University of Missouri, 2002…
April 5, 2021
Heike Buecking
Plants are metaorganisms that engage in intimate associations with a wide diversity of microorganisms. Many of these microorganisms are beneficial and help plants to overcome a variety of abiotic and biotic stresses. In our research, we focus particularly on arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and nitrogen fixing rhizobia bacteria. AM fungi played a significant role during land plant evolution and form close interactions with the roots of 70% of land plants, including many agronomically important species, such as corn, soybean, or wheat. AM fungi increase the nutrient acquisition of for example phosphate, nitrogen, sulfur, and potassium from the soil, and improve…
Jan. 31, 2019
Rebecca Mott
Educational background Ph.D. Agricultural Education, University of Missouri, 2019 M.S. Agricultural Education, University of Missouri, 2013…
Feb. 26, 2018
Jon Simonsen
Educational background Ph.D., Agricultural and Extension Education, The Ohio State University, 2010 M.S., Agricultural and Extension Education, The Ohio State University, 2008 B.S., Agricultural Education, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 1996 Courses taught Ag Ed Ld 1000: Orientation to Agricultural Education and Leadership Ag Ed Ld 3776: Litton Leadership Scholars Ag Ed Ld 4320/7320: Methods of Teaching I Ag Ed Ld 4993: Internship in Agricultural Education and Leadership Ag Ed Ld 8250: Leadership Theory and Application…
Dec. 15, 2017
Jennifer Wentz
Educational background B.A., Leisure, Youth, and Human Services, emphasis in Programming and Tourism, University of Northern Iowa M.Ed., Sport and Fitness Administration, University of Houston Ph.D., Agricultural Education and Leadership, University of Missouri Courses Taught PRST1010, Introduction to Sport, Recreation, and Tourism PRST2115, Practicum Experience PRST2025, Community Engagement and Volunteering PRST3215W, Program and Event Development PRST4208/7208, Administration and Organizational Behavior PRST4940, Internship in Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism…