Dr. Shane White
Instructional Assistant Professor
Dr. Shane White is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Agriculture Education and Communication (AEC), the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences located at Plant City, Florida. Shane received his Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and Horticulture, an M.A. in Documentary Filmmaking, and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Communication with a focus on environmental conservation. His research explores the role of storytelling and visual media in shaping perceptions, attitudes and behavioral changes concerning environmental and natural resource conservation.
Shane’s work as a Documentary Storyteller has produced award winning films, photography and articles, both domestically and internationally.
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Teaching
Dr. White’s teaching approaches seek to give students the skills of being creative and efficient storytellers, making them valuable assets to whatever career path they take.
AEC 3070C: Digital Media Production in Agricultural and Life Sciences
AEC 3070C Online
AEC 4031: The communication Process in Agricultural and Life Sciences
AEC 4035: Communication and Practices for Agricultural and Life Sciences
AEC 4434: Communication and Leadership in Groups and Teams
AEC 4036: Advanced Agricultural Communication Production
Contact
Gulf Coast Research and Education Center - Plant City Campus
1200 N. Park Road
Plant City, Florida
813-757-2284
shanewhite@ufl.edu
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Education
Education:
- B.A. (2018) University of Arkansas
- M.A. (2021) University of Arkansas
- Ph.D. (2024) University of Arkansas
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Professional Service and Awards
Awards:
- Best Long Form Documentary - NATAS Mid-America Emmy Awards
- Best Documentary - Accord Cine Film Festival
- Best Documentary - Global Online Film Competition
- Best Student Film - EQUUS International Film Festival
- Best Documentary - New Orleans Second Line Film Festival
- Best Documentary - EQUUS Film and Art Festival
- Best Documentary – Equinale Film Festival
- Best Wildlife Documentary – Docs without Boarders Film Festival
- Best Short Film – International Gold Awards
- Honorable Mention - NATAS Mid-America Emmy Awards
- Honorable Mention - Orlando International Film Festival
- Finalist - Fort Smith International Film Festival
- Semi-Finalist - Ambrosia Food & Drink Film Festival
- Semi-Finalist - Top Shorts Film Festival
- Semi-Finalist - Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival