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Melanie Biersmith


State 4-H Leader

4-H & Youth

Melanie Biersmith
Melanie Biersmith
Areas of expertiseEducationAwards and honorsScholarly works

Areas of expertise

Information SystemsPsychologyCognitive Sciences

Education

Master of Arts, Education, General

University of Georgia, GA, United States (2001)

Bachelor of Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Georgia College & State University, GA, United States (1996)

Awards and Honors

  • Educational Package Team Award – Zoonosis (2015)
  • Educational Team Package Award – Zoonosis (2015)
  • Educational Team Package Award – Zoonosis (2015)
  • Epsilon Sigma Phi – Poster Award Winner – First Place (2015)
  • Georgia Association of County Agricultural Agents – Poster Winner – First Place (2015)
  • NAE4-HA State Promotional Package Team Award (2014)
  • NAE4-HA State Excellence in 4-H Club Support Award (2014)
  • NAE4-HA State Educational Piece Team Award (2014)
  • GAE4-HA Innovative Work in School Relations Award (2014)
  • NAE4-HA State, Southern Region, & National Exhibit Award (2013)
  • NAE4-HA State & Southern Region Excellence in Natural Resources/Environmental Education Team Award (2013)
  • NAE4-HA Distinguished Service Award (2013)
  • ANREP Mixed Media/Materials Silver Award (2012)
  • NAE4-HA State & Southern Region Educational Technology Team Award (2012)
  • NAE4-HA State & Southern Region Educational Package Team Award (2012)
  • NAE4-HA Denise Miller National 4-H Innovator Award (2012)
  • NAE4-HA Achievement in Service Award (2012)
  • GAE4-HA State Educational Technology Team Award (2011)
  • GAE4-HA Innovative Work in School Relations Award (2011)
  • USDA Southern Region Water Program Outstanding Special Projects Award (2011)
  • Innovative Work in School Relations – State Winner (2010)
  • GAE4-HA Exhibit State Award (2009)
  • GAE4-HA Professional Achievement (2009)
  • Leadership Putnam (2009)

Scholarly Works

  • Using Virtual Pets to Increase Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Children: A Technology-Assisted Social Cognitive Theory Approach, CYBERPSYCHOLOGY BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL NETWORKING, (2016).
    Ahn SJG, Johnsen K, Moore J, Brown S, Biersmith M … 1 more
  • The 40 gallon challenge: a simple, effective educational tool, (2013).
    Bauske EM, Pugliese PJ, Biersmith MM, Pitts E
  • Cloverleaf (4-H)
    Biersmith MM
  • An Interactive Online Educational Tool: The 40 Gallon Challenge, (2012).
    Pugliese P, Biersmith M, Bauske E
  • The 40 gallon challenge: a simple effective educational tool, (2013).
    Bauske E, Pugliese P, Biersmith M, Pitts E

View full list of scholarly works

Contact

melmel@uga.edu 706-542-4444

Mailing Address

State 4-H Office
302 Hoke Smith Annex
Athens, GA 30602

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State 4-H Office
302 Hoke Smith Annex
Athens, GA 30602

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  • A large group of Georgia 4-H'ers pose on the rotunda steps in the Georgia State Capitol during 2026 4-H Day at the Capitol.
    Georgia 4-H
    March 4, 2026

    4-H Day at the Capitol connects Georgia youth with elected leaders, legislative process

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    Georgia 4-H
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Arch Smith presented with 2025 Georgia 4-H Lifetime Achievement Award

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  • Georgia 4-H
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Outstanding 4-H youth and supporters celebrated at Georgia 4-H State Congress

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  • Georgia 4-H
    March 5, 2025

    Georgia 4-H’ers connect with civic process during 2025 4-H Day at the Capitol

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  • Agricultural and Applied Economics
    Dec. 3, 2024

    Georgia 4-H alum, CAES student spends semester serving at the nation’s Capitol

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  • Georgia 4-H
    Aug. 14, 2024

    Outstanding youth, supportive adults celebrated at Georgia 4-H State Congress

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