معرفی
Dr. Todd Brashears is an Associate Professor in Agricultural Education and Communications at Texas Tech University (TTU), serving as an Educational Specialist for the International Center for Food Industry Excellence (ICFIE). His research focuses on educational programming efficacy and food safety training in agricultural workforces, particularly in Latin America. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Agricultural Leadership and has prior experience as a secondary agricultural science teacher in Nebraska.
Education:
- B.S. in Agricultural Economics (Oklahoma State University)
- M.S. in Agricultural Education (Oklahoma State University)
- Ed.D. in Agricultural Education (Texas Tech University)
Research Interests: Dr. Brashears specializes in bridging educational strategies with food safety practices. His work spans international collaboration in South/Central America to enhance meat production safety through microbiological studies and workforce training. Key areas include antimicrobial resistance patterns, pathogen prevalence in livestock, and pre-harvest interventions.
Awards & Recognition:
- CASNR's Outstanding Young Faculty Member
- CASNR's Outstanding Teacher
- National Dissertation Award (2004)
- Regional Research Paper Awards (Southern/Western AAAE)
Service Roles: Represents TTU in Faculty Senate and serves on Texas' Brazos River Authority Board (appointed 2010). Engaged in professional organizations like Southern Region AAAE.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in Mexico, Honduras, and Costa Rica on food safety initiatives. Leads educational outreach programs through ICFIE.
