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Honoring a Decade of Global Impact: The Legacy of the Food Security Training Program

As we mark the conclusion of the Global Food Security Training Program, we take a moment to reflect on a decade of meaningful progress and global collaboration. Over the past ten years, this initiative has served as a cornerstone in…
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Advancing Aquaculture: Launching the USDA Aquatic Health Training Program

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is proud to partner with the United States Department of Agriculture Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) to develop and deliver the USDA Aquatic Health Training Program—a comprehensive, self-paced, online training initiative designed to support…
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Introducing Ashlee Shepard: Program Manager for Online Learning Programs

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ashlee Shepard as the Program Manager for Online Learning Programs at the Center for Educational Technologies. In this capacity, Ms. Shepard will assume responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, and managing the day-to-day…

Augmented Reality: Revolutionizing Veterinary Training for Disease Detection

The USDA has been transitioning from in-person training to virtual training since the pandemic. This shift allows employees to access training remotely, ensuring safety and flexibility. Virtual platforms enable interactive learning experiences, including webinars and online courses. This move reflects…
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USDA Awards Continuation Supplement for Pilot Testing GRP Toolkit in African Countries

Dr. Nicola L. Ritter, Instructional Associate Professor and Director for the Center for Educational Technologies, and Dr. Molly Gonzales, Research Assistant Professor, were recently awarded a supplement to their existing 5 year $1M grant titled, Improvement and Maintenance of Sanitary…

Texas A&M University Awarded National Institute of Corrections Grant to Develop Augmented Reality Experiences for Correctional Officers

The National Institute of Corrections awarded a one year grant of $320,000 to Texas A&M University. Dr. Nicola Ritter, Project Director and Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, will lead the team to study the impact…
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CET Celebrates Student Employees Supporting Faculty Research

Each year, colleges and universities across the country recognize the importance of the student employee experience during National Student Employment Week (NSEW). Student employment offers students career-enhancing opportunities, the ability to develop skills relevant in any career, and better preparation…
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Asset Library Released For USDA-APHIS Foreign Animal Disease Investigation Trainers

USDA-APHIS has released an asset library for use by their foreign animal disease investigation trainers. The library, curated by the Center for Educational Technologies (CET), contains hundreds of videos, photographs, images, and fillable charts that were created by the CET…