He received his PhD in Leadership, Education and Communications from Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. He is responsible for sustainable agricultural practices and innovation in the area of rural development as well as the development of youth programs models. His research concentration includes youth leadership, education, and extension in the post conflict and developing countries. He is establishing a new global initiative program where he hopes to increase the number of undergraduate and graduate study abroad experiences to countries in the Middle East and Africa. Noor’s research focuses on terrorism, leadership factors among first-generation Middle Eastern Americans, and food security. Correspondence regarding this article can also be addressed directly to: Noor Mobeen, M.Ed.L, MBA, Ph.D., Assistant Professor