Annie Specht

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Annie R. Specht

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Biography

University of Nebraska Lincoln - Journalism

Assistant Professor of Agricultural Communication at The Ohio State University
Higher Education
Annie
Specht
Columbus, Ohio
A graduate of The Ohio State University and Texas A&M University, Annie serves as an assistant professor and the undergraduate coordinator in the agricultural communication program in the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership at The Ohio State University. Her research interests include media portrayals of agriculture, visual communication, and popular culture. Her teaching areas of expertise include multimedia production, publication design, news and feature writing and editing, and data visualization.


Experience

  • Texas A&M University

    Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant

    Served as primary instructor for graphic design course in Agricultural Communication & Journalism (AGCJ) program. Provided technical support to lead instructors and students in AGCJ courses as teaching assistant and instructed students during laboratory sessions. Completed research in the use of social media for agricultural information dissemination, media portrayals of agriculture, and survey design and methodology. Assisted with the creation of the TAMU Digital Media Research & Development Lab, a co-curricular center for media research staffed by undergraduate and graduate students in ALEC.

  • The Ohio State University

    Assistant Professor

    Teach courses in visual communication, graphic design, data visualization, and magazine production in the agricultural communication program at Ohio State. Serve as the coordinator for the agricultural communication undergraduate program and minor. Advise and recruit undergraduate and graduate students and co-advise the Ohio State chapter of Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) and Citation Needed.

  • Freelance Graphic Design

    Graphic Designer

    Annie worked at Freelance Graphic Design as a Graphic Designer

  • Texas A&M Center for Food Safety

    Graduate Assistant

    Developed branding and promotional for Texas A&M Center for Food Safety (CFS) in conjunction with CFS and Texas A&M AgriLife staff. Planned and implemented a strategic communications plan for CFS incorporating Web and social media outlets. Maintained CFS’s social media accounts, including Twitter and Facebook.

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Assistant Professor

    Taught undergraduate courses in public relations, media production, and professional development in the Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Communication (AESC) program at UNL. Developed curricula for additional courses to expand AESC major offerings. Advised and recruited undergraduate students and co-advised the UNL chapter of Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow. Collaborated with Extension personnel as part of 25 percent Extension appointment.

Education

  • Texas A&M University

    Ph.D.

    Agricultural Communication
    Texas A&M Regents Fellow (2010-2011), Editor of College of Agriculture & Life Sciences' AgriLeader E-Zine (Fall 2010)

  • Texas A&M University Regents Fellowship



  • Texas A&M University

    Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant


    Served as primary instructor for graphic design course in Agricultural Communication & Journalism (AGCJ) program. Provided technical support to lead instructors and students in AGCJ courses as teaching assistant and instructed students during laboratory sessions. Completed research in the use of social media for agricultural information dissemination, media portrayals of agriculture, and survey design and methodology. Assisted with the creation of the TAMU Digital Media Research & Development Lab, a co-curricular center for media research staffed by undergraduate and graduate students in ALEC.

  • The Ohio State University

    B.S., B.A.

    Agricultural Communication; English
    Named a Top 20 Senior in College of Food, Agricultural, & Environmental Sciences; awarded Top Freshman and Sophomore Scholar honors by CFAES; completed Honors thesis titled "Cultivating the Farm Bill: The Effect of Print Media Communication on Agricultural Legislation"; graduated Magna Cum Laude with Honors in English and Distinction in Agricultural Communication

  • The Ohio State University

    M.S.

    Agricultural & Extension Education, Agricultural Communication
    Ohio State University Graduate Fellow (2008-2009)

  • Ohio State University Graduate Fellowship



  • The Ohio State University

    Assistant Professor


    Teach courses in visual communication, graphic design, data visualization, and magazine production in the agricultural communication program at Ohio State. Serve as the coordinator for the agricultural communication undergraduate program and minor. Advise and recruit undergraduate and graduate students and co-advise the Ohio State chapter of Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) and Citation Needed.

Publications

  • A Systems Approach to Fostering a Collaborative Experience for Teaching Research: A Case Study

    Abstract and poster presentation at the 2015 NACTA Conference. Athens, GA.

Positions

  • North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture

    Member

    NACTA is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the scholarship of teaching and learning in agricultural, environmental, natural and life sciences. NACTA hosts an annual conference and publishes the peer-reviewed NACTA Journal.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture

    Member

    NACTA is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the scholarship of teaching and learning in agricultural, environmental, natural and life sciences. NACTA hosts an annual conference and publishes the peer-reviewed NACTA Journal.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • American Association for Agricultural Education

    Member

    AAAE is dedicated to studying, applying, and promoting the teaching and learning processes in agriculture.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture

    Member

    NACTA is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the scholarship of teaching and learning in agricultural, environmental, natural and life sciences. NACTA hosts an annual conference and publishes the peer-reviewed NACTA Journal.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • American Association for Agricultural Education

    Member

    AAAE is dedicated to studying, applying, and promoting the teaching and learning processes in agriculture.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • Assocation for Communications Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences

    Member

    ACE is an international association of communicators, educators and information technologists. It offers professional development and networking for individuals who extend knowledge about agriculture, natural resources and life and human sciences.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture

    Member

    NACTA is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the scholarship of teaching and learning in agricultural, environmental, natural and life sciences. NACTA hosts an annual conference and publishes the peer-reviewed NACTA Journal.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • American Association for Agricultural Education

    Member

    AAAE is dedicated to studying, applying, and promoting the teaching and learning processes in agriculture.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • Assocation for Communications Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences

    Member

    ACE is an international association of communicators, educators and information technologists. It offers professional development and networking for individuals who extend knowledge about agriculture, natural resources and life and human sciences.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture

    Member

    NACTA is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the scholarship of teaching and learning in agricultural, environmental, natural and life sciences. NACTA hosts an annual conference and publishes the peer-reviewed NACTA Journal.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • American Association for Agricultural Education

    Member

    AAAE is dedicated to studying, applying, and promoting the teaching and learning processes in agriculture.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • Assocation for Communications Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences

    Member

    ACE is an international association of communicators, educators and information technologists. It offers professional development and networking for individuals who extend knowledge about agriculture, natural resources and life and human sciences.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture

    Member

    NACTA is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the scholarship of teaching and learning in agricultural, environmental, natural and life sciences. NACTA hosts an annual conference and publishes the peer-reviewed NACTA Journal.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • American Association for Agricultural Education

    Member

    AAAE is dedicated to studying, applying, and promoting the teaching and learning processes in agriculture.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • Assocation for Communications Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences

    Member

    ACE is an international association of communicators, educators and information technologists. It offers professional development and networking for individuals who extend knowledge about agriculture, natural resources and life and human sciences.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture

    Member

    NACTA is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the scholarship of teaching and learning in agricultural, environmental, natural and life sciences. NACTA hosts an annual conference and publishes the peer-reviewed NACTA Journal.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • American Association for Agricultural Education

    Member

    AAAE is dedicated to studying, applying, and promoting the teaching and learning processes in agriculture.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • Assocation for Communications Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences

    Member

    ACE is an international association of communicators, educators and information technologists. It offers professional development and networking for individuals who extend knowledge about agriculture, natural resources and life and human sciences.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture

    Member

    NACTA is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the scholarship of teaching and learning in agricultural, environmental, natural and life sciences. NACTA hosts an annual conference and publishes the peer-reviewed NACTA Journal.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • American Association for Agricultural Education

    Member

    AAAE is dedicated to studying, applying, and promoting the teaching and learning processes in agriculture.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)

  • Assocation for Communications Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences

    Member

    ACE is an international association of communicators, educators and information technologists. It offers professional development and networking for individuals who extend knowledge about agriculture, natural resources and life and human sciences.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAASdS28BK7jv660xzSAgDu4noweF9GqNoUI,435314239)