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View article: Disk-stacking models are consistent with Fibonacci and non-Fibonacci structure in sunflowers
Disk-stacking models are consistent with Fibonacci and non-Fibonacci structure in sunflowers Open
This paper investigates a model of plant organ placement motivated by the appearance of large Fibonacci numbers in phyllotaxis, and provides the first large-scale empirical validation of this model. Specifically it evaluates the ability of…
View article: Remote Hiring Innovation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Remote Hiring Innovation During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Extension's in-person hiring processes have been complicated in 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic. To prevent delays in hiring for three vacant county faculty positions, our search committee conducted remote interviews using a variety of innov…
View article: Importance of Adding Objective Data to Stakeholder Data in Needs Assessments
Importance of Adding Objective Data to Stakeholder Data in Needs Assessments Open
When completing a needs assessment, Extension professionals should include both objective county data and stakeholder input data. Specifically, Extension professionals should identify potential areas of need, source available objective dat…
View article: Extension Needs Outreach Innovation Free from the Harms of Social Media
Extension Needs Outreach Innovation Free from the Harms of Social Media Open
Despite the outreach-building benefits of social media for Extension, it is time for Extension professionals to find new innovative ways to reach out that do not involve social media. An increasing body of research has demonstrated the har…
View article: Novel Fibonacci and non-Fibonacci structure in the sunflower: results of a citizen science experiment
Novel Fibonacci and non-Fibonacci structure in the sunflower: results of a citizen science experiment Open
This citizen science study evaluates the occurrence of Fibonacci structure in the spirals of sunflower ( Helianthus annuus ) seedheads. This phenomenon has competing biomathematical explanations, and our core premise is that observation of…