OP McCubbins

Dr. OP McCubbins is an Associate Professor at Mississippi State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His research focuses on agricultural education, STEM integration, teacher professional development, and technological innovations in education. McCubbins investigates how emerging technologies like virtual reality can enhance agricultural extension services and educational outcomes.

His research interests include: agricultural education reform, STEM skill integration in career and technical education, teacher retention strategies, virtual reality applications in extension services, and culturally responsive pedagogy for diverse student populations.

McCubbins' publications demonstrate a consistent focus on improving agricultural education through technological innovation and professional development. Recent work explores VR applications in extension education, agricultural educator retention factors, and STEM integration in CTE curricula.

Awards and Honors:

• Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Technology Award
• NACTA Foil-Wyatt Outstanding New Faculty Advisor
• Fulbright-Hays Fellowship (Teach Ag Uganda)
• Journal Article of the Year (Southern AAEA)
• Jack Everly Journal Article of the Year (NACTA)

McCubbins maintains active membership in professional organizations including the American Association for Agricultural Education, North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, and International Society for Technology in Education.