Progress 09/01/15 to 08/31/20
Outputs
Target Audience:--The audiences wereLincoln University students, pupils/staff from Columbia Public Schools, other high school students, and the international community (through research presentations). Changes/Problems:We lost two years of work due to our inability to renew thisproject on time (Reasons: USDA moved to Missouri, andthe COVID-19 pandemic disruptions). What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?This project increased the knowledge and research experienceof high school pupils, graduate andundergraduate students, and research technicians involved in the activities during the project years. We successfully fostered work relationships/collaborations amongst staff,faculty, and governmental agencies (Missouri Department of Conservation, etc.). Our students gained on literature reviewing, scientific writing, chemical instrumentations, and data handling/processing. Our students participated in threescientific symposia held in Chicago andFlorida. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Questionnaires, emails, visits, phone calls, and engagements at scientific meetings. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
This grant project supported and trained several undergraduate students inresearch thatculminated inconference presentations. Find a list of conference presentations during the grant period (2015 - 2020). Twenty-seven (27) conference presentations were given during the grant years by students, staff,and faculty. One Master's degree student was fully supported and graduated in 2018. Two undergraduate students were fully supported and trained; both graduated from Lincoln University. Over thirty - three students enrolled in the BS Agriculture program received scholarship awards ($1,000 each and once) to encourage retention and increased performance of students. Grant funds provided a platform for the promotion of our programs duringfield days and campus visits. The grant funds provided summer institute experiential learning and hands-on experience to the youth from 2016 through 2019.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Awaiting Publication
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Pauline Onema, Abua Ikem, Katrina Knott. Inorganic Fingerprinting of Three Missouri Reservoirs. Poster Presentation, Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (PITTCON), Chicago, Illinois. March 3, 2020.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Awaiting Publication
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Imaobong Udousoro, Abua Ikem, Patricia Odumosu. Composition and Estimation of Daily Elemental Intake from Grains by the Population in Akwa Ibom and Plateau States, Nigeria; Poster Presentation, Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (PITTCON), Chicago, Illinois. March 3, 2020.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Awaiting Publication
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Abua Ikem, J. Wetzel, G. Dudenhoeffer, Jimmie Garth, C. Quinn Elemental Composition and Daily Intake from Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) Grown In-door Aquaculture Production System. Poster Presentation, Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (PITTCON), Chicago, Illinois. March 3, 2020.
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Progress 09/01/18 to 08/31/19
Outputs
Target Audience:The audiences were students inLincoln University and pupils/staff inColumbia Public Schools. Changes/Problems:Any changes and problems will be articulated and discussed first with the Grant Program Manager. We plan to request redistribution of funds to provide additional scholarship funds to incoming freshmen students; provide research experience/engagement to freshmen and other agriculture degree students. Unfortunately, we lost some grounds during the period the USDA moved to Missouri (--request for extension took time) and also due to the current COVID-19 pandemic problems. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?This project expanded the knowledge and capacity of high school pupils (15), two graduate students, two undergraduate students, and two research technicians. We successfully fostered work relationships/collaborations amongst staff and faculty. Ourstudents also benefitted through grant activities. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Questionnaires, emails, visits, phone calls, and engagements at scientific meetings. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We plan to increase the research experience of our Agriculture students. Provide more scholarship awards to our students this year. Recruit and support the retention of students. Summer Institute will not old because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
One student produced a graduate thesis, presented at conferences, and received a Master's degree in Science. Another graduate student received research training and presented work at a conference - Association of Research Directors Meeting. Undergraduate students gained research experience and supervised high school pupils during the Summer Institute. Lincoln students in the Agriculture degree program received scholarships that contributed to increased retention.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
A. Ikem, T. Spencer.Daily Intake of Essential and Nonessential Elements in edible fish muscles available to the Missouri Population. Poster Presentation, Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (PITTCON), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 17 21, 2019.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
A. Ikem 1, K. Knott 2, S. Gichau 3, *. Metals Toxicity, Nutrition, and Disease Interactions of Elk in the Peck Ranch Conservation Area after Reintroduction. Poster Presentation, Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (PITTCON), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 17 21, 2019.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
F. El-Walid, M. Scott, and A. Ikem. Elemental Fingerprinting of Coffee from Different Regions and Continents. Association of Research Directors Conference, Jacksonville, Florida, April 1 - 4, 2019.
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Progress 09/01/17 to 08/31/18
Outputs
Target Audience:The project directors for this project communicated with many Lincoln University students and several high school pupils from Missouri High schools. Columbia Public High Schools, Columbia, Missouri Kansas City High School, Kansas City, Missouri Sikeston High School, Sikeston, Missouri Changes/Problems:- Any changes and problems will be articulated and discussed first with the Grant Program Manager. - We are currently working with Columbia Public High Schools withapproval from the NIFA-USDA. - Part of the grant award was utilized to train students in research and for sponsorship to conferences. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? This project provided the opportunity to train studentsin research;two undergraduate students and one graduatestudent presented posters at the Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (PITTCON), Orlando, Florida February 26 - March 1, 2018. Professional development of one Research Technician and faculty membersincreased. It affordedthe opportunity to partner with Columbia Public High Schools and improved the knowledge and skill sets of kids and also increased the likelihood of kids attending college. Undergraduate and graduate students continuously gained research training as a result of this program. Post-bachelorate and a student from another universityhelped to mentor students with the Summer Institute. June 17, 2018: Dr. Wetzel with two pre-baccalaureate volunteers worked during the Paws and Claws Event at the St. Louis Science Centerdemonstrating aquatic animal biology and chicken behavior to well over 400 people of a population with potential for providing recruits to LU. June 2018:Isaac Jacober began volunteer work at LUAF.Jonah Brown and Kendric Strayhorn volunteered to help for 1 daywith harvesting of fingerling bass from ponds. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Questionaires, emails, visits, and phone calls. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?1. We hope to award scholarships to several students in fall 2018. 2. We intend to hire undergraduate students in the Science, Agriculture and Environmental Science disciplines to gain research skills and invariably support students (retention) to graduate out of college. 3. Increase our collaborative efforts to increase recruitment and retention of students at Lincoln University.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
1. A student from our summer program (Nevil Sharkley, Summer Institute 2017) will become Lincoln University Freshman in Fall 2018 -- To study Agriculture. A plan is underway to providehim withour scholarship. 2. Ms. Mikayla Morris graduated with a Bachelors degree in Agriculture. 3. Mr. James Ayodeji graduated with a Master degree in EnvironmentalScience. 4. An undergraduate student, Chanelle Quinn will potentially continue to gain more research knowledge and experience in Fall 2018 and assist with recruitmentactivities. 5. We hosted a ten-day summer experiential institute from July 7 -16, 2018for fourpupils from various Missouri high schools. The kids and their parents were very glad about the opportunity to learnabout our programs and college in general. 6. We have contacted several potential students for our scholarship into the freshman class in the College of Agriculture. 7. We are likely to succeed in a new partnership with Columbia Public High Schools. MoU has been signed.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2018
Citation:
A. Ikem, J. Wetzel, O. T. Akinbo, J. Garth, M. Morris, O. J. Ayodeji, C. Quinn. Estimating Metal Burdens in Selected Freshwater Crayfish Species from Reference and Mining-impacted Ozark Streams (Southeast, Missouri). Poster Presentation, Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (PITTCON), Orlando, Florida February 26 March 1, 2018.
O. J. Ayodeji, A. Ikem, J. Wetzel, O. T. Akinbo. Metal Accumulation in Crayfish from Streams and Cultured Ponds in Missouri. Poster Presentation, Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (PITTCON), Orlando, Florida February 26 March 1, 2018.
M. Morris, A. Ikem, J. Wetzel, O. T. Akinbo. Toxicity, Accumulation, and Trophic Transfer of Metals and Metalloid in Food Chain Species from a Pond fed Aquaculture Waste. Poster Presentation, Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (PITTCON), Orlando, Florida February 26 March 1, 2018.
J. N. Egilla, I. Nyirakabibi, A. Ikem, O. T. Akinbo, C. Quinn. Fruit mineral elemental content of four blueberry varieties from central Missouri. Poster Presentation, Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (PITTCON), Orlando, Florida February 26 March 1, 2018.
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Progress 09/01/16 to 08/31/17
Outputs
Target Audience:The project directors for this projectcommunicated with many Lincoln University students and several high school pupils from Missouri High schools. Jefferson City Public High Schools - Jefferson City, Missouri Lutheran High School - Jefferson City, Missouri Columbia Public High Schools, Columbia, Missouri Kansas City High School, Kansas City, Missouri Sikeston High School, Sikeston, Missouri Changes/Problems:- Any changes and problems will be articulated and discussed first with the Grant Program Manager. - Achange which has partly been communicated to USDA - NIFA was to spread the subaward budget ($60,000.00 over 3 years) to several Missouri high schools participating in our recruitment efforts. This is to increase the effectiveness/rewards in utilization of grant funds. - Currently, we are working with: Jefferson City High School, Jefferson City, Missouri Lutheran High School, Jefferson City, Missouri Columbia High School, Columbia, Missouri - We intend to utilize $20,000.00 of grant fund to engage students in research. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? This project expanded the knowledge and capacity of 15 high school pupils, two undergraduate students, two research technicians while promoting interactions between several Lincoln university staff/faculty/ students. We have engaged several schools and will soon sign a memorandum of understanding with Columbia public high school towards our recruitment efforts. Undergraduate and graduate students are gaining research training and will soon be sponsored to conferences. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Questionaires, emails, visits, and phone calls. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? We hope to award scholarships to several students in fall 2017. We intend to hire undergraduate students in the Science, A griculture and Environmental Science disciplines to gain research skills and invariably support students (retention) to graduate out of college. Increase our collborative efforts to increase recruitment and retention of students at Lincoln University.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
We successfully enrolled a graduate student(OlukayodeAyodeji; Master's degree in Environmental Science) in 2016. Mr. Ayodeji is working on his thesis project andgaining skills in the laboratory and in our recuritment efforts. An undergraduate student, Chanelle Quinn was awarded a scholarship last fall and she will work on a research project with the potential to gain various skills. We hosted a ten-day summer experiential institute from May 30 June 8, 2017for eight (15) pupils from various Missouri high schools. The kids and their parents were very glad about this opportunity to be trained at Lincoln University. We have contacted several potential students for our scholarship into the freshman class in the college of Agriculture. We are likely to succeed in a new partnership with Columbia Public High Schools. MoU has been drafted and awaiting approval.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
"Abua Ikem and James Wetzel. Cooperators: Drs. Jonathan Egilla; Bruce Shanks; Hwei-Yiing Johnson; Nadia Navarrete-Tindall; Touria Eaton; Jaime Pinero; Samson Tesfaye. Other Contributors: Jimmie Garth, Mikayla Morris and Donetta Stanley. Recruitment/Retention at Lincoln University through Experiential Learning, Curriculum Development/Changes, & Partnerships with MO High Schools. 1890 Institution Teaching, Research and Extension, Capacity Building Grants Program, Project Directors Meeting, Virginia Beach, Virginia; September 19-20, 2016.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
"*Mikayla Morris, Abua Ikem, James Wetzel. Lincoln University Added Structure as Method to Promote Feed Intake and Growth of Black Crappie Black Crappie, Poster Presentation at Missouri Academy of Science, 52nd Annual Meeting, Life and Physical Sciences, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri, April 22-23, 2016.
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Progress 09/01/15 to 08/31/16
Outputs
Target Audience:We communicated with many Lincoln University students and several high school pupils fromMissouri High schools. Specifically, we worked with High Schools in Jefferson City, St. Louis areas and Kansas City of Missouri. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?This project expanded the knowledge and capacity ofeight high school pupils, two undergraduate students, two research technicianswhile promoting interactions between several Lincoln university staff/faculty/ students. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Questionaires, emails, visits, and phone calls. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We hope to add a graduate students under this grant by fall 2016; provide scholarships to several students; make strongimpact in our recruitment and retention efforts.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
We hired an undergraduate grant project facilitator (Mikayla Morris) in the past year and she is working with the project directors and some of the cooperators of this project. She has gained considerable experience in the last year. We hosted a ten-day summer experiential institute from July 5 -14, 2016 for eight (8) pupils from various Missouri high school systems. The kids and their parents were very glad about this opportunity to be trained at Lincoln University. We have contacted several potential students for our scholarship into the freshman class in the college of Agriculture. We hope to award scholarships hopefully this fall 2016 semester.
Publications
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