PIE FELLOWS
2025-2026
UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education
in Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Issued to

Lordia Blay

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Issue date: April 24, 2026

ID: 39354ca6-f915-422c-94a1-f067c5f0fbfc

Issued by

UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education

Type

Program

Level

Professional

Format

Hybrid

Duration

8 months

Price

Free

Description

This certificate recognizes the successful completion of the PIE Fellows Program, facilitated by the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center). Fellows participated in an intensive eight‑month hybrid professional development program focused on strengthening science communication and public engagement skills. The program included structured e‑learning modules on problem identification, intervention strategy development, social science research, science communication and outreach, and program evaluation. Each module incorporated applied assignments that culminated in the creation of a communication or educational product informed by public perception survey data. Throughout the program, Fellows collaborated closely with PIE Center faculty to analyze data and refine strategic and creative approaches. The program concluded with a formal presentation in which each Fellow shared their project outcomes and professional growth experience with the PIE Center.

Skills

Problem Identification

Intervention Strategy

Data Analysis

Research

Science Communication

Outreach

Evaluation Strategy

Social Sciences

Earning Criteria

Participation

Completed 7 e-learning modules which included required reading and recorded lectures.

Assignment

Submitted 5 "PIE Tasks" corresponding with e-learning topics.

Test

Developed a final project that was either a communication- or education-based deliverable, such as an illustrative issue guide, an Extension fact sheet, lesson plans, workshop plans, etc. Each project utilized findings from public perception studies.

Participation

Participated in final project presentations, showcasing public speaking and science communication skills.