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Jamie Allison
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Jamie Allison

Biotechnology and Proteomics Teacher at Loveland High School
biotechnology stem
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Lara Alpan
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Lara Alpan

Head of Science Outreach, Crop Science at Bayer
plant breeding global agriculture stem biotechnology
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Brian Badenhop
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Brian Badenhop

Physical science, physics, and biology at Northwestern High School
biology physics physical science
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Beth Bailey
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Beth Bailey

AP/IB Environmental Science and general Environmental Science teacher at Upper Arlington High School
environmental science externship
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Jerry Bambauer
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Jerry Bambauer

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Auglaize County
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Tim Barman, DVM
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Tim Barman, DVM

Company Veterinarian, Cooper Farms, Inc.
food production animal science
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Zack Bateson
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Zack Bateson

Research scientist at National Agricultural Genotyping Center (NAGC)
genotyping DNA research pathogens disease management biotechnology pest management
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Bill Bayliss
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Bill Bayliss

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans aquaculture Logan County
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Soledad Benitez Ponce
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Soledad Benitez Ponce

Assistant Professor in Plant Bacteriology and Agricultural Microbiomes at The Ohio State University
microorganisms plant pathology agricultural systems bacteriology
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David Black
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David Black

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Franklin County
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Barbara Bloetscher
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Barbara Bloetscher

State Apiarist/ Entomologist for The Ohio Dept of Agriculture, Division of Plant Health
apiarist biology pollinators
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Jason Board
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Jason Board

Ag teacher at STEAMM Academy @ Hartford Middle School
agriculture science
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Courtney Bockbrader
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Courtney Bockbrader

Agriculture Education Instructor at Anthony Wayne High School and Penta Career Center
ffa agriscience career technical education
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Robin Bottini
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Robin Bottini

Biology and Biotechnology teacher at Avon High School
biology biotechnology
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Ben Brown
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Ben Brown

Clinical Faculty in Agricultural Risk Management at University of Missouri
agricultural risk management economics
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Chris Brown
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Chris Brown

7th and 8th grade science teacher at Glandorf Elementary School
rural education science current events
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Jamie Brown
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Jamie Brown

Science and math teacher at Miami East Junior High
middle school agriculture stem soil science
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Julia Brown
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Julia Brown

Communications Manager for the Ohio Soybean Council
soybeans agriculture budgets media ag communication
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Heather Bryan
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Heather Bryan

Former Environmental Science Teacher and Education Consultant at Education Projects & Partnerships
biology environmental science farming chickens
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Christie Burns
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Christie Burns

Science teacher at Worthington Christian High School
physics biology chemistry
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Abby Campbell
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Abby Campbell

Agriscience teacher at Fort Frye High School
agriscience ag careers career-connected learning camps
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Blake Campbell
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Blake Campbell

Ag, Food, and Natural Resources; Animal & Plant Science; Ag Business; Environmental Science and Natural Resources; Food Science and Technology teacher at Warren High School
Animal & Plant Science Ag Business Food Science and Technology Ag Food and Natural Resources
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David Clark
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David Clark

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Warren County
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Pam Clark
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Pam Clark

Guidance Counselor at Global Impact STEM Academy
stem careers chemistry physical science
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Jennifer Coleman
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Jennifer Coleman

Director of Communications at Aimpoint Research
budgets media agriculture soybeans ag communication
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Leslie Cooksey
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Leslie Cooksey

Extension Educator at 4-H Youth Development
agriscience elementary extension camps afterschool programs
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Chuck Crawford
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Chuck Crawford

Environmental Science Teacher at Dublin Jerome High School
agriculture education data environmental science simulations urban farming
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Kathy Daniels
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Kathy Daniels

AP Environmental Science, AP Biology, Environmental Science, Biology teacher for Mississinewa Community Schools
alternative energy biofuels biotechnology global climate change gmos
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Libby Dayton
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Libby Dayton

Soil Scientist at the Ohio State University
ohio state university nutrients plant science water quality soil science
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Shelby Guthrie
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Shelby Guthrie

Teacher at Greenfield Exempted Village Schools
food science ag ed physical science FFA animal science plant science
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Dave Dotterer
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Dave Dotterer

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Wayne County
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G. Keymah Durden
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G. Keymah Durden

Co-founder, Rid-All Green Partnership
agriculture education aquaculture elementary urban farming soil science
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Tom Dyer
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Tom Dyer

Bioscience Instructor at Delaware Area Career Center
biotechnology anatomy chemistry
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Nathan Eckel
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Nathan Eckel

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Henry County
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Carolyn Eselgroth
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Carolyn Eselgroth

Partner at Barrett, Easterday, Cunningham & Eselgroth LLP
agribusiness law
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Andrea Flowers
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Andrea Flowers

Merchant at Cargill Inc.
soybeans logistics processing Cargill
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Adele Flynn
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Adele Flynn

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
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Tom Fontana
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Tom Fontana

Director of Research and Education at Ohio Soybean Council
education research soybeans
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Jennifer Foudray
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Jennifer Foudray

Biotechnology Instructor at Miami Valley Career Technology Center
biology biotechnology career technical education stem
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James Gillahan
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James Gillahan

Biotechnology, Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry of Health, Genetics of Disease, and Bioinformatics teacher at Woodridge High School
Bioinformatics anatomy and physiology biotechnology biochemistry of health genetics of disease
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Jeff Goodbar
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Jeff Goodbar

Regional sales manager, Sunrise Cooperative
biology agronomy biofuels herbicides fertilizer plant genetics agriscience biotechnology
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Jenna Gregorich
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Jenna Gregorich

Bird Health Programs Manager at Ohio Poultry Association
poultry chickens turkeys bird health
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Doug Grieble
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Doug Grieble

AP Biology, Honors Biology, Science of Food Unwrapped at Hilliard Bradley High School
food science ap biology
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Jeremy Grove
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Jeremy Grove

Upper School principal at Open Door Christian Schools
ffa stem agriculture education agriscience biotechnology camps afterschool programs
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Emilie Regula Hancock
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Emilie Regula Hancock

Marketing & Outreach Manager at Ohio Soybean Council
marketing outreach soybeans agriculture policy and regulation
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Patty Hanna
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Patty Hanna

Vice Principal of Academics and Student Services at Bishop Hartley High School
spanish educational policy externship world language externship
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Jamie Hannen
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Jamie Hannen

Senior Food Scientist—Retail R&D at T. Marzetti Company
food science research and development
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Jason Hardin
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Jason Hardin

Microbiology and Environmental Science Teacher; Environmental Club Advisor at Gahanna Lincoln High School
biology environmental science genetics microbiology
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Andrea Harpen
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Andrea Harpen

Chemistry and Physics Teacher at Blanchester High School
bioenergy bioproducts chemistry high-oleic oil physics soy-based products
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Hattie Hartschuh
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Hattie Hartschuh

Nutritionist, Sales and Technical Support at Kalmbach Feeds
animal feed feed production quality control animal nutrition animal science
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Steven Hart
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Steven Hart

Vice President of Market Development at Global Aquaculture Alliance
aquaculture careers soy-based products world hunger
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Matthew Headington
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Matthew Headington

Chemistry and Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources teacher at Reynoldsburg High School
agriculture food natural resources chemistry
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Charles Heady
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Charles Heady

Senior Crush Merchant and Oilseeds Manager, Cargill Agricultural Supply Chain, North America
animal science commodities grains nutrients soybeans
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Kelsie Heath
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Kelsie Heath

Precision Solutions Specialist at Sunrise Cooperative
grains soybeans farm data soil science
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Mike Heffelfinger
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Mike Heffelfinger

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Van Wert County
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Amy Jo Henry
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Amy Jo Henry

Career Technical STEM Instructor Coordinator, Global Impact STEM Academy
careers CTE career exploration economics global perspectives chickens externship
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Alex Henz
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Alex Henz

9th grade STEM teacher at Globa Impact STEM Academy
STEM science engineering
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Todd Hesterman
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Todd Hesterman

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Henry County
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Kaitlyn Hinds
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Kaitlyn Hinds

Education and Events Planner at Certified Angus Beef LLC
breeders cattle dairy farms food safety beef
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Trevor Horn
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Trevor Horn

Farm Director at Mid-Ohio Food Collective
food food science nutrition farm to table culinary
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Dr. Bob Horton
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Dr. Bob Horton

Extension Specialist - Educational Design and Science Education at the Ohio State University
agriscience 4-H science literacy
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Jane Hunt
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Jane Hunt

Education Consultant at Education Projects & Partnerships LLC
biology biotechnology environmental science
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Dale Ireland
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Dale Ireland

Technical Product Lead at US Seedcare Corn and Soybean
agricultural industry agriculture education agriscience r&d research and development seeds soybean
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Andrea Jacobsen
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Andrea Jacobsen

Environmental Sustainability/SOIL Lab Teacher at STEM Middle School at Baldwin Road
pollinators gardens greenhouses aquaponics stem
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Mary James
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Mary James

Science teacher at McCormick Junior High School
3d printing drone racing pbls stem/steam clubs coding resources technology
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Ashley Johnson
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Ashley Johnson

Biology, Environmental Studies, Anatomy and Physiology teacher at Avon Lake High School
Anatomy and Physiology Biology Environmental Studies
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Stephanie Jolliff
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Stephanie Jolliff

Ag Ed Instructor and FFA Advisor for Ridgemont Schools
stem career technical education technology agriculture education
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Jeff Jostpille
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Jeff Jostpille

Biology, Anatomy, Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology, 8th Grade Science teacher at Fort Jennings High School
biology environmental science
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Diane Keller
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Diane Keller

Computer Science Department Chairperson; Computer Science Principles and Programming and Engineering instructor at Carroll High School
biotechnology computer science data education stem externship
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Anton Kilburn
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Anton Kilburn

Middle school programming director, Global Impact STEM Academy
biology gisa food science genetics stem
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Amy Kochensparger
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Amy Kochensparger

Honors Biology, Biology, CCP Anatomy & Physiology, Science Department Chair at Eaton High School; PBS Digital Innovator 2017
anatomy & physiology biology
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Dr. Gloria Kreischer Gajewicz
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Dr. Gloria Kreischer Gajewicz

Chemistry, honors chemistry, and AP chemistry teacher at Ottawa Hills High School
chemistry AP chemistry honors chemistry
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Greg LaBarge
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Greg LaBarge

Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems at The Ohio State University Extension
ohio state university agronomist extension nutrients plant science water quality
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Leah LaCrosse
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Leah LaCrosse

Eighth Grade Science Educator in Huron City Schools
commodity classic science technology drones problem based learning
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Cindy Layman
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Cindy Layman

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
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Kelly Lewis
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Kelly Lewis

Program Instructor, Bioscience Technologies at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
stem biotechnology
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Maggie Lewis
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Maggie Lewis

Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University
entolomogy soybeans soybean aphids
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Alex Lindsey
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Alex Lindsey

Assistant Professor of Crop Ecophysiology and Agronomy at the Ohio State University
agronomy soybeans statistical analysis plant science soil science
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Laura Lindsey
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Laura Lindsey

Associate Professor; Soybean and Small Grain Production at The Ohio State University; Department of Horticulture and Crop Science
ohio state university commodities extension plant/crop science soybeans
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Horacio Lopez-Nicora
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Horacio Lopez-Nicora

Assistant professor, Soybean Pathology and Nematology, at The Ohio State University
soybean field crops soybean pathology nematology epidemiology plant pathogens applied statistics extension
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Jeff Magyar
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Jeff Magyar

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Ashtabula County
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Richard “Max” Maksimoski
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Richard “Max” Maksimoski

President of Maximum C/Q, LLC
business consulting entrepreneurship research and development bioproducts
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Matthew Martin
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Matthew Martin

International Diplomacy and Sociology within Social Studies at Dublin Jerome High School
simulations social studies soybeans
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Tracy Martz
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Tracy Martz

Director of STEM Initiatives at Dayton Early College Academy
STEM education anatomy & physiology biology microbiology
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Keith Masavage
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Keith Masavage

Founder and Chief Strategist at Biobent Polymers
bioproducts biotechnology business consulting
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Barry McGraw
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Barry McGraw

Director, Product Development and Commercialization at the Ohio Soybean Council
stem aquaculture engineering research and development soy-based products soybeans
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Leah McHale
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Leah McHale

Professor, soybean breeder and geneticist at The Ohio State University
ohio state university horticulture pest management plant genetics plant science seeds
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Jeff McKanna
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Jeff McKanna

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Hancock County
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Donna Meller
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Donna Meller

High school science teacher at Pettisville High School: Science 8, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and High School Research Class
biology chemistry environmental science food science stem anatomy & physiology physics renewable energy science fair
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Tracy Merica
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Tracy Merica

Science curriculum specialist at Madison Champaign ESC
science curriculum STEM personalized learning
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Kirk Merritt
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Kirk Merritt

Executive Director, Ohio Soybean Council
soybeans research agriculture policies
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Jamie Metzger
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Jamie Metzger

Biology and Agriscience instructor at Knox County Career Center
biotechnology genetics biofuels stem
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Scott Metzger
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Scott Metzger

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Ross County
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Andy Michel
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Andy Michel

Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Entomology at The Ohio State University
ohio state university agriculture education agronomist biotechnology entomology pest management pests
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Brad A. Miller
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Brad A. Miller

Technical Agronomist for DEKALB/Asgrow at Bayer Crop Science
agribusiness agriscience agronomist seeds
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Tyler Miller
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Tyler Miller

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Crawford County
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Glenn Mills
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Glenn Mills

Waterman Agricultural Natural Resources Laboratory Manager and Olentangy Wetlands Facility Manager
waterman farm olentangy wetlands ohio state pawpaws research
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Kayla Mintz
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Kayla Mintz

8th grade science teacher at Gahanna Middle School East
8th grade science medical detectives
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Erin Molden
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Erin Molden

Biotechnology CTE Instructor at Kettering Fairmont High School
biotechnology
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Marie Nichols
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Marie Nichols

Customer service agent and blog content manager, Meyer Hatchery
ChickQuest eggs farming chickens
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Rob Niedermeyer
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Rob Niedermeyer

Science/STEM Specialist at ESC of Central Ohio
problem-based learning design thinking teacher coaching program development
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Amanda Nothstine
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Amanda Nothstine

7th and 8th grade science teacher at Springboro Junior High
middle school science OREP GMOs
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Cassandra Palsgrove
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Cassandra Palsgrove

Program Administrator - Center for Teaching, Leading, and Learning
ffa agriculture education careers teacher education
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Donna Parker
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Donna Parker

AP environmental science, biology, advanced research in science teacher at Dublin Coffman High School
science research AP environmental science biology
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Olivia Pflaumer
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Olivia Pflaumer

Environmental science teacher at Global Impact STEM Academy
environmental science agriculture
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Wendy Pinta
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Wendy Pinta

Biology and Honors Science Research teacher at Upper Arlington High School
biology research
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Kyle Poling
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Kyle Poling

Field Agronomist at Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
seed genetics crop management soybeans agronomy
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Melanie Prarat, MS
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Melanie Prarat, MS

Researcher, Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab, ODA
animal disease whole genome sequencing pathogens lab skills
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Mike Ralph
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Mike Ralph

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Marion County
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Emily Ratliff
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Emily Ratliff

Commodity Merchandiser at ADM
agribusiness commodities
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Katie Reardon
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Katie Reardon

Global Demand and Market Development Coordinator at the Ohio Soybean Council
commodities soybeans ohio soybean council exports careers global agriculture
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Steve Reinhard
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Steve Reinhard

Chairman, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Crawford County
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Cati Riddell
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Cati Riddell

Biology teacher at Fairfield High School
biology environmental science biotechnology genetics agriculture 4-H
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Laura Ringler
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Laura Ringler

Agricultural Science Teacher and FFA Advisor at Plymouth High School
ffa agriscience animal science plant science soil science agriculture education
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Lonny Rivera Ed.D
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Lonny Rivera Ed.D

Director of Innovation at North Point ESC
steam maker space fab lab technology drones hydroponics commodity classic
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Rachel Sanders
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Rachel Sanders

Science Instructor and FFA Advisor at Global Impact STEM Academy
agriscience biology biotechnology career tech food science science fair stem biofuels
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Jerron Schmoll
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Jerron Schmoll

Product manager at Corteva Agriscience
agriscience biotech product development
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Trisha Seckel
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Trisha Seckel

Ag/STEM Immersion (Ag, Food, and Natural Resources) teacher at Global Impact STEM Academy
agriculture STEM natural resources
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Lindsay Sereika
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Lindsay Sereika

8th grade science teacher and WEB coordinator at North Olmsted Middle School
science middle schoolers creating content exploring with technology
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Whitney Short
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Whitney Short

Agriculture teacher at Pettisville High School
ffa agriscience biotechnology outreach agriculture education
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Rebecca Singer
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Rebecca Singer

President and CEO, CIFT
food science food technology careers credentials
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Eric Slater
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Eric Slater

Vice-President of Operations at Zen-Noh Grain Corporations Export Terminal in Convent, Louisiana
grains international logistics soybeans transportation
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Abby Snyder
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Abby Snyder

Assistant Professor of Microbial Food Safety, Cornell University
biology chemistry food science
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Pam Snyder
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Pam Snyder

BioScience Technology Teacher at the Ft. Hayes Career Center and Columbus City Schools (retired)
ffa agriscience biology biotechnology genetics outreach agriculture education
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Alexandra Stinemetz
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Alexandra Stinemetz

Field Agronomist at Pioneer
agronomy soybeans technology
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Don Storer
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Don Storer

Professor of Chemistry at Southern State Community College, collaborates with Southern Ohio chemistry teachers regarding CCP courses
chemistry teacher education
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Matthew Stroud
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Matthew Stroud

Product Agronomist at DuPont Pioneer
dupont pioneer agribusiness agronomist research and development soybeans test plot
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Bob Suver
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Bob Suver

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Clark County
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Katrina Swinehart
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Katrina Swinehart

Assistant professor, School of Agricultural Education and Food Science, Central State University
agriculture education agriscience outreach
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Todd Tayloe
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Todd Tayloe

Anatomy and Physiology, Zoology, and Ecology teacher at Carroll High School
anatomy & physiology zoology ecology
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Patrick Terrien
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Patrick Terrien

President and CEO of Global Education at Columbus Council on World Affairs
biology careers data world hunger biotechnology
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John Thomas
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John Thomas

Biotechnology and Environmental Science instructor at Tolles Technical Center, Fairbanks Middle and High School
biotechnology genetics toxicology aquaponics
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Julia Tilton
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Julia Tilton

STEM teacher at Green Middle School
STEM careers drones
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Elizabeth Toot-Levy
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Elizabeth Toot-Levy

Project Scientist at Geosyntec Consultants
clean water act environment geosyntec consultants water quality
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Chad Warner
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Chad Warner

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Darke County
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Harold Watters
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Harold Watters

retired Associate Professor, Field Specialist for Agronomic Systems
ohio state university extension farming nutrients soybeans water quality
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Chris Wiegman
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Chris Wiegman

Precision Application Advanced Development Engineer, CNH Industrial
crop canopy unmanned aerial systems communication networks technology
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Melanie Flax Wilt
industry leader

Melanie Flax Wilt

Melanie Flax Wilt, Chief Experience Officer, Shift•ology Communication
energy ag communication
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Meredith Wolfe
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Meredith Wolfe

Agricultural Technologies Teacher at Clay High School
agriculture education agriscience