Patricia Whitener

4-H Natural Resources Program Leader
Extension Associate
4-H Youth Development Program Team

Office: 279 Lehotsky Hall Clemson, SC 29634
Phone: 864-650-0991

Email: pwhiten@clemson.edu
Personal Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciawhitener/

Educational Background

PhD Youth Development Leadership
Clemson University Candidate

MS Wildlife Fisheries Biology
Clemson University 2013

BS Environmental and Natural Resources
Clemson University 2011

Courses Taught

WFB 4200/6200- Invited Lecturer
PRTM 6310- Invited lecturer
AGED 4010/6010- Invited lecturer
BIOL7330 is a continuing education summer graduate course for in-service teachers. I assist Clemson University professor, Dr. John Hains, and SCDNR and Duke Power biologists in organizing and teaching the course "Natural History and Ecology of Bad Creek Hydroelectric Station and the surrounding Jocassee Gorges".

Profile

As the 4-H Natural Resources program Leader with South Carolina 4-H Youth Development, my focus is educating and connecting youth with our state's natural wonders. My responsibilities include working closely with state extension specialists and researchers located on campus and at the various research and education centers located across the state. Together, we provide expertise in topics including animal agriculture and veterinary science, natural resources and the environment, gardening, leadership and citizenship, personal growth and development, and science, engineering, and technology. In addition to school enrichment programming that focuses on STEAM learning, 4-H agents across the state host several summer day camps and partner with numerous other organizations to build sustainable school and community gardens. Independent projects are based in the hands-on learning of environmental science, ecology, conservation biology, and Natural Resource careers.

Research Interests

Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Youth Development Leadership under the College of Behavioral, Social & Health Sciences with Dr. Barry Garst.

Extension and Outreach

https://www.clemson.edu/extension/school-gardening/index.html

Publications

https://parks.berkeley.edu/psf/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/psf_363_nettles_final_web.pdf
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/1783/

https://doi.org/10.5070/P537354736

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