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Student Success

Graduate students in YDAE have been successful during their graduate programs and in securing employment upon graduation.

  • 2012 National AAAE Outstanding Thesis Award Winner - Lindsay Nobbe-Lafollett
  • 2012 National ACE Outstanding Dissertation Award Winner - Inez Ponce de Leon
  • 2012 YDAE Outstanding Thesis Award Winner - Matt Kararo
  • 2012 YDAE Outstanding Dissertation Award - Abigail Borron
  • 2012 Graduate School Excellence in Teaching Award - Abigail Borron
  • AAAE Research Poster Winner - Megan Anderson
  • AAAE Outstanding Thesis Award Nominee - Melissa Voigt
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society - Lisa Keefe and Lindsay Myers
  • 2013 CETA Teaching Award - Missy Welsh
  • NACTA Graduate Teaching Award nominees - Melissa Voigt and Missy Welsh
  • YDAE Outstanding Service to Students Award - Abigail Borron
  • Associate Member Purdue Teaching Academy - Abigail Borron
  • Golden Key International Honor Society - Missy Welsh
  • American Society of Animal Sciences Video Competition, 2nd place winner - Josey Holscher
  • Best Presentation Award at 2012 ISAASH Conference - Krystin Bodden
  • AAAE Outstanding Poster Award - Missy Welsh

The Graduate Program in Youth Development and Agricultural Education has prepared professionals for a variety of careers such as:

  • Extension and Community Youth Educator
  • Informal Educator for Public Gardens, Zoos, Museums & Arboretums
  • Communication Director, Science-based Communication Specialist & Journalist
  • Curriculum Specialist & Educational Administrator
  • Public Policy Staff, Lobbyist & Government Specialist (e.g., Department of Agriculture)
  • Education Specialist for Business, Industry & Government (e.g., Department of Education, Workforce Development)
  • Entrepreneurs in Agricultural Business
  • Non-Government Organization Director
  • Project Manager or Education Evaluator & Social Science Researcher
  • Higher Education: Community College & Universities, including Faculty, Outreach Specialist, Student Development, Administration, Administrative Assistants