by piecenter | Jul 1, 2015 | 2014-15, Annual report
From graduate and student achievements to international awards and timely discussions, the PIE Center is quickly establishing itself as a trusted resource for relevant information. Graduate students who worked for the PIE Center have taken faculty roles at the...
by piecenter | Jul 1, 2015 | 2014-15, Annual report
By bringing UF/IFAS researchers and extension specialists around the same table, the PIE Center hopes to partner on pivotal research and outreach programs addressing emerging agricultural and natural resources issues. The recently formed Scientific and...
by piecenter | Jul 1, 2015 | 2014-15, Annual report
Measuring critical thinking styles By understanding how people think, associate director Alexa Lamm hopes to improve how communicators and educators prepare the public to approach challenging issues. The UF Critical Thinking Inventory, scheduled to launch later this...
by piecenter | Jun 24, 2015 | Easy as PIE, Recorded
Critical thinking has been called one of the most important attributes for success in the 21st century. The UF Critical Thinking Inventory (UFCTI) is a new instrument that measures critical thinking style on a continuum that ranges between two styles of critical...
by piecenter | May 20, 2015 | Easy as PIE, Recorded
For many producers, developing marketing strategies can be challenging and confusing yet they recognize the value in strengthening communication and the connection between consumers and the growers of their food. For example, producers may struggle with determining...
