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Courtney Gibson, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Education & Communications at Texas Tech University, where she has served since 2015. She is affiliated with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) and actively involved in academic advising, committee work, and professional organizations. Her teaching focuses on visual communication, graphic design, and digital media strategies.
Dr. Gibson earned all three of her degrees from Texas Tech: B.S. (2006), M.S. (2008), and Ph.D. (2014) in Agricultural Communications. Prior to her doctoral studies, she taught junior high social studies and served as department chair at Harmony School of Innovation in Houston.
Her research emphasizes student creativity development, visual communication efficacy, and crisis communication strategies in agriculture. She has received numerous awards for teaching and advising, including the Western Region AAAE Early Career Award (2019) and CASNR Advising Award (2017). Her work spans industry collaboration, serving as co-superintendent for Texas FFA Agricultural Communications events and contributing to national committees.
Recent publications explore data visualization impact, crisis communication via social media, and brand positioning strategies. Beyond academia, she chairs university committees and audits industry communication practices. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges agricultural science, education, and digital media to address modern communication challenges.
