John Ricketts

John Ricketts is Professor and Teaching License Coordinator in Agricultural Education at Tennessee State University. He holds a PhD from University of Florida (2003), MVTE from Middle Tennessee State University (2000), and BS from MTSU (1996).

Research addresses critical thinking development, educational technology integration, and agricultural STEM pathways. Current projects examine IoT applications in extension services and geospatial learning tools.

Publications demonstrate commitment to evidence-based agricultural pedagogy, program assessment, and historically black land-grant institution collaborations.

Major Grants:

• NEXTGen Consortium for FANHP Pipeline ($18M, USDA-NIFA)
• Empowering Minorities in Clean Energy ($1.3M, DOE)
• Illuminating Agricultural Careers ($300K, USDA-AFRI)