What is the PIE Center?

Who We Are

How We Started

• When examining the most important agricultural and natural resources issues, stakeholders have consistently identified two themes that hinder growth and sustainability:– Lack of knowledge about agriculture, natural

resources and the connections between the two

– Lack of public involvement in agriculture and natural resources systems.

How We Started

• The PIE Center’s research promotes effective communication and provides research-based solutions that focus on enhancing public understanding and informed decision-making.

• Housed within the University of Florida’s Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) and the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC).

Our Mission

• The mission of the center is to enhance public understanding of issues in agriculture and natural resources through practical research in education, communication and leadership development.

Our Vision

• The vision of the center is a public that is informed and engaged in the issues surrounding agriculture and natural resources.

Faculty and Staff

Dr. Tracy Irani Dr. Sebastian Galindo

Development Director Affiliated Faculty

Faculty and Staff

Rachel Divine Laura Bernheim

Research Coordinator Media Coordinator

Opportunities for Involvement

• Focus Groups– We conduct focus groups and travel

throughout the state– Opportunities to be note takers and assistant

moderators

• Communication Audits

• Student Assistant

Opportunities for Involvement

• Conference papers

• Write feature articles

• Website maintenance and management

• Outreach material development

• Edit videos

Benefits

• Build your resume or C.V. with our endless involvement opportunities

• Networking– PIE Center events often have commodity

association leaders, IFAS and CALS deans and faculty and industry leaders in attendance.

Connect with Us

• For more information on the PIE Center, please visit us at: www.piecenter.com

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