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AgrowKnowledge
Kirkwood Community College
PO Box 2068
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

Phone: (866) 424-5669
Fax: (319) 398-7109 agknow@agrowknow.org

Presentations by Topic

Biotechnology
The Challenge of Commercializing Plant Biotechnology Products: John Howard
DNA Technologies and Introductory Lessons for Biotech in the Classroom: Carey Kopay
Agriculture Biotechnology: Successes and Challenges: Martin Lemon

Agri/Bioterrorism
Service Learning Opportunities in Disasters: Gaines Miles
Bioterrorism Agents of Concern to Agriculture: Cynthia Root
Safe Feed/Safe Food Program for the Feed Industry: Henry Turlington

Geospatial
Products for Precision Agriculture Education : Kelly Kopsa
GPS/GIS for Agriculture Decision Making: Terry Brase
Incorporating Geospatial Technologies into your Curriculum: Esther Worker
Developing a Geospatial Analysis Workbook: Larry Thurow

Ag Literacy
Food Products and Processing Systems: Opportunities for Students, Needs of the Industry and Suggestions for Educators/Curricula: Eva Krieger
How to Plan and Host a Youth Summer Career Camp:
Regina Smick-Attisano and Curtis Shumaker
Math and Science: Investigating Plants and Soils Faculty Development Workshop Preview: Ross Spackman
The Importance of Agricultural Awareness: An Integrated Societal Approach:
Mel Dewsnup
New Horticulture Technologies: Growing High School and Community College Programs

Other Related Technologies
Viticulture - Sensor Web Technology: William Budke
Improving Students’ Scientific Reasoning Skills and Class Participation in Science Courses: Olivier Marcq
Student Session: So You’re Ready for the Real World? Eric Schilling
Collegiate Life Knowledge for Instructors: Eric Schilling
Energy in Agriculture: William Budke & Ross Spackman

Educational & Technology
Tips and Techniques for Accessing and Contributing to the AgrowKnowledge Web Site: Nate Baxley
Coopertition: Co-op -er-tition (n)—the combining effect of cooperation and competition: Jerry W. Gilliam
Using Macromedia Flash in an Educational Setting – Faculty Development Workshop Preview: Brian Johnson
When You Think of Training…Don’t Forget John Deere!: Dean C. Meier
Development of a Capstone Course to Enhance Critical Thinking Skills in Agribusiness and Horticulture: Susan Everett
Lecture/Lab: Faculty Training Kits Overview and Lending Program & How to Use Equipment in Faculty Training Kits: Rick Parker
Lecture/Lab: Conversational Spanish for Ag Educators: Jason Humble
Emerging Technology Careers: Panel Discussion
Vision 2020 Planning Institutes:
Panel Discussion

Tours
Garmin
National Ag Hall of Fame
National Ag Hall of Fame Members