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Comparing Critical Thinkingdispositions Of Students Enrolled In A College Levelglobal Seminarcourse, Dennis W. Duncan, Rainer Haas, John C. Ricketts Aug 2016

Comparing Critical Thinkingdispositions Of Students Enrolled In A College Levelglobal Seminarcourse, Dennis W. Duncan, Rainer Haas, John C. Ricketts

Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education

In recent years, the discussion concerning critical thinking and problem solving among college graduates and new industry hires has increased dramatically. A plethora of research has discovered that college graduates entering the workforce are lacking in their ability to problem solve and think critically. These attributes have been called some of the most necessary for an individuals’ success in the 21stcentury. The purpose of this study was to identify the variance in critical thinking dispositionof students (undergraduate and graduate) enrolled in an International course (Global Seminar) using the UF-EMI Critical Thinking Disposition Assessment. Students representing the US, Italy, and Austria …


Safety Of Public Is In Expert Hands, Kimetris N. Baltrip May 2016

Safety Of Public Is In Expert Hands, Kimetris N. Baltrip

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Standing against the autumn wind on a plot of land adjacent to K-State’s Biosecurity Research Institute, three identical purple signs announce: “Future Home of NBAF.”


The Right Mix, Greg Tammen May 2016

The Right Mix, Greg Tammen

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Many collaborators focused on common research goal. Whoever said that too many cooks in the kitchen will spoil the broth was obviously not a scientist.


Final Transmission, Greg Tammen May 2016

Final Transmission, Greg Tammen

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Plant pathologists work to stop plant diseases and the insects that spread them


At Home And Away, Megan Molitor May 2016

At Home And Away, Megan Molitor

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University research, outreach benefit soldiers in the field and their families at home.


Cooperating In Containment, Greg Tammen May 2016

Cooperating In Containment, Greg Tammen

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Two Kansas State University research institutes are collaborating with industry to advance the science of biological hazard containment.


Detect And Defeat, Pat Melgares Apr 2016

Detect And Defeat, Pat Melgares

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Kansas State University researchers take aim at deadly swine diseases.

Late in 2015, scientists at Kansas State University and the University of Missouri delivered news that likely had swine producers worldwide rejoicing: The researchers had developed pigs that are resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, the most devastating disease in the industry.