Taylor K. Ruth, Ph.D.
Agricultural Communications
I am an Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Natural Resources Science Communication in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. My research focuses on how consumers process information and make decisions related to agricultural and natural resources (ANR). Additionally, I am passionate about preparing both future and current scientists to successfully communicate with their stakeholders. Students in my classes learn how to communicate about complex ANR topics and effectively engage different audiences.
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About Me
Work Experience
August 2023 - Present
I am currently an Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Natural Resources Science Communication at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I hold a 70% research and 30% research appointment.
August 2019 - May 2023
I was an Assistant Professor of the Science of Science Communication within the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
August 2018 - June 2019
I was an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Communications at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champain. I worked with faculty across the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences to understand how to best communicate their research to the public.
January 2014 - August 2018
I have worked on a variety of grants and projects with the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education (PIE Center). I have conducted state, regional, and national surveys. I have also helped develop and moderate focus group research in multiple states. Additionally, I have delivered research training to new PIE Center Graduate Research Assistants and mentored Master's students in data analysis and research writing.