C. Parr
Rosson
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Year Awarded: 1997
College: Agriculture and Life Sciences
Award Level: Continuing Education/Professional Development
Lloyd
Rooney
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Year Awarded: 1999
College: Agriculture and Life Sciences
Award Level: Research
Daniel
Romo '86
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Year Awarded: 2011
Dr. Daniel Romo started his career at A&M seventeen years ago and has since been continuously funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Welch Foundation. One of his truly outstanding achievements was the total synthesis of the marine spongederived natural product, pateamine A (PatA), along with a designed and simplified but equally potent derivative. The synthesis of a PatA-biotin conjugate enabled identification of the protein receptor of PatA as eIF4A, an initiation factor involved in protein synthesis that has become an important target for the development of anticancer agents. Elegant and concise syntheses of fatty acid synthase and proteasome inhibitors have enabled numerous collaborations that continue to garner interest from pharmaceutical companies. In the area of synthetic methodology, his research is synonymous with a class of heterocycles known as beta-lactones given his contributions to asymmetric routes and applications of these strained ring compounds. A recent project is directed toward novel methods for natural product derivatization for mode-of-action studies. He has published close to a hundred papers and has five patents related to natural product-based therapeutic agents; such parents have led to research partnerships with several pharmaceutical companies. His awards include an NSF CAREER Award, an Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, a Zeneca Award for Excellence in Chemistry, a Camille and Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, a Novartis Lectureship, a Pfizer Award for Creativity in Organic Synthesis, and an Excellence in Innovation Award. He served as a regular NIH Study Section Member since 2004. A recent honor is the NIH Method-to-Extend-Research-In-Time (MERIT) Award.
One Distinguished professor wrote, “Consistent high regard has followed the research accomplishments of Daniel throughout his career. This can be gleaned from the abundance of awards that have been bestowed on him.” He continues, “The impact of Daniel's research extends beyond pure science. Daniel’s spectacular accomplishments, not only in chemical research but also in science education, help Texas A&M University fulfill its ambition for national and international prominence.”
College: College of Science
Award Level: Research
Edward
Romieniec
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Year Awarded: 1977
College: Architecture
Award Level: Teaching
Herbert
Roller
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Year Awarded: 1976
College: Science
Award Level: Research
Julie S.
Rogers ’88
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Year Awarded: 2005
College: Architecture
Award Level: Teaching
Kenita
Rogers ’86
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Year Awarded: 2013
Kenita Rogers earned her B.S. from West Virginia University and her D.V.M. from Louisiana State University. She completed an internal medicine residency at Texas A&M, earned her M.S. and joined the College of Veterinary Medicine faculty 26 years ago. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Internal Medicine and holds the Dr. Charles H. and Mildred Kruse Bridges Chair in Veterinary Medical Education in the Office of the Dean.
Her nominator writes, “Dr. Rogers’ record in the CVM is one of sustained leadership and service to students that is superlative both in terms of breadth and effectiveness.” In a nutshell, she is outstanding because she: builds strong relationships with students based on trust, caring, respect, and fairness; helps students step out of their own boundaries; is passionate about creating and maintaining a climate that is welcoming to all; is creative and visionary in structuring the best possible learning experience; is a quintessential role model for these future veterinary professionals; and has a highly developed sense of humor that never fails to engage students in a most productive way. These interrelated qualities give her exceptional skills as a mentor and make her a visionary leader in veterinary medical education.
A supporter writes that even early in her career, “Kenita displayed the uncanny ability to both encourage her students, yet hold them accountable for their preparation and actions.” A colleague adds that she is “. . . a gifted clinician, teacher, and administrator, who has focused her considerable talents to help our veterinary students achieve their individual goals and dreams. She is tireless in her efforts for each of our students. . . .” Her nominator concludes, “. . . she is a woman of principle, integrity, and humility who helps make the CVM a great place to be.”
College: College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Award Level: Individual Student Relations
Bob
Roger ’70
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Year Awarded: 1981
College: Liberal Arts
Award Level: Student Relations
Jon E.
Rodiek
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Year Awarded: 2006
College: Architecture
Award Level: Teaching
Charles
Rodenberger
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Year Awarded: 1962
College: Engineering
Award Level: Teaching
Norman
Rode ’26
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Year Awarded: 1957
College: Engineering
Award Level: Teaching
Kurt W.
Ritter
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Year Awarded: 2004
College: Liberal Arts
Award Level: Teaching
M. Edward
Rister ’74
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Year Awarded: 2002
College: Agriculture and Life Sciences
Award Level: Teaching
Edward
Rister '74
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Year Awarded: 2011
Dr. M. Edward Rister ’74 has been on the Texas A&M faculty since June 1981 after receiving his Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Michigan State University. His teaching and research relate to Rural Entrepreneurship and Production Economics, with emphases on water and energy. He has been recognized for teaching excellence at the department, college, and university level, including The Association of Former Students’ University Level Distinguished Teaching award in 2002. His current teaching activities focus on the Rural Entrepreneurship capstone courses where students develop comprehensive business plans for rural business ventures. Because of the individual attention he gives to each student, these courses are recognized as not only being rigorous and applied, but serving an important role in their professional development. Appreciative former students have helped secure endowments to support student-learning activities in the courses and annual donations to support scholarships. During 2002-2006, he served as Associate Head for Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Agricultural Economics, leading curricular revisions and expanding development activities for students outside the classroom. His publication list includes 47 refereed journal articles; 80 research bulletins; 18 invited presentations; 173 presented papers and posters; 17 international presentations; and numerous other presentations, grant reports, and computer software programs. He has chaired 35 graduate programs plus involved 11 undergraduate students in his research programs. He has served as a committee member on an additional 38 graduate committees.
One former student commented, “You might include his uncanny and infamous ability to keep up with and regularly visit former students – those who have traveled with Dr. Rister know ... it doesn’t matter what state or what county, Ed has a former student there and he will call to touch base and arrange a visit! Though we affectionately harass Ed over this, it is a testament to the lasting impact and relationships Ed has with many of his former students ... including myself. ... He continually proves himself invaluable to the education, careers, and lives of many students.”
College: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Award Level: Individual Student Relationships
Sheran
Riley
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Year Awarded: 1996
College: President's Office
Award Level: Staff
Enrique
Rigsby
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Year Awarded: 1998
College: Liberal Arts
Award Level: Teaching
Jeanne
Rierson
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Year Awarded: 1989
College: Engineering
Award Level: Student Relations
James
Richardson
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Year Awarded: 1992
College: Agriculture and Life Sciences
Award Level: Research
James
Richardson
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Year Awarded: 2009
College: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Award Level: Graduate Mentoring
Carol A.
Rice
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Year Awarded: 2006
College:
Award Level: Continuing Education/Extension/Outreach
Don
Rice
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Year Awarded: 1993
College: Engineering
Award Level: Extension/ Continuing Education
Cynthia A.
Riccio
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Year Awarded: 2018
Cynthia Riccio earned a bachelor’s from the University of Connecticut, a master’s and a specialist diploma from the University of Hartford, and a doctorate from the University of Georgia. She joined the Texas A&M faculty in 1997. In addition to her appointment in the College of Education and Human Development, she is also a member of the interdisciplinary Texas A&M Institute of Neuroscience. She has received the Lightner Witmer Award from the Division of School Psychology of the American Psychological Association, a Texas A&M University Faculty Fellowship, The Association of Former Students College-Level Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching, and an Outstanding Service Recognition from the College of Education and Human Development. Dr. Riccio has attained Fellow status in both the American Psychological Association and the National Academy of Neuropsychology; she holds all credentials in her field. In addition to serving as director of training for the School Psychology program for the past 12 years, she has successfully obtained and managed training grants providing up to 4 years of support for 25 doctoral students with an emphasis on the preparation of bilingual school psychologists. She worked with students to establish a Texas A&M Chapter of the Student Affiliates in School Psychology as an official student organization for which she continues to serve as faculty advisor. She has published more than 76 refereed journal articles, 29 book chapters, first-authored two texts, and co-edited three texts. Across these scholarly activities, she engaged students in publication and presentations. She has chaired 33 School Psychology doctoral committees and serves on graduate committees across the college and university.
College: Department of Educational Psychology
Award Level: Teaching
Cecil R.
Reynolds
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Year Awarded: 1986
College: Education and Human Development
Award Level: Research
Cecil R.
Reynolds
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Year Awarded: 2007
Cecil Reynolds is a Professor of Educational Psychology, Professor of Neuroscience, and Distinguished Research Scholar. He is the author of over 300 scholarly publications, author or editor of over 45 books, and the creator of numerous widely-used psychological tests, including the Behavior Assessment System for Children, the most frequently administered test of its type in the English-speaking world. Dr. Reynolds is past president of the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) and the APA Divisions of Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics, Clinical Neuropsychology, and School Psychology. He serves on 11 journal editorial boards. He is Editor of Applied Neuropsychology and Associate Editor of School Psychology Quarterly.
Dr. Reynolds has received many awards recognizing him for excellence in research, including the Lightner Witmer Award, Senior Scientist Award from APA Division of School Psychology, and NAN’s Distinguished Neuropsychologist Award (the Academy’s highest award). His service has been recognized through the President's Gold Medal for Service to NAN and the Academy’s Distinguished Service Award, and the UNC at Wilmington 50th Anniversary Razor Walker Award for Service to the Youth of America.
College: Education and Human Development
Award Level: Research
James
Reynolds
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Year Awarded: 1985
College: MSC
Award Level: Student Relations
Larry
Reynolds
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Year Awarded: 2014
Larry J. Reynolds, University Distinguished Professor of English and Thomas Franklin Mayo Professor of Liberal Arts, has been a faculty member in the College of Liberal Arts since 1974. Since receiving his Ph.D. from Duke University, he has gone on to become one of the most productive and influential scholars of the period of mid-19th century American literature known as American Renaissance. His nine books and numerous articles initiated the transnational and new historicist approaches that fundamentally altered traditional understanding of 19th century American literary history. Dr. Reynolds’ awards include fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the American Council of Learned Societies, the Council for the International Exchange of Scholars, and the United States Information Agency. As a Fulbright Scholar, he has lectured in Portugal, Italy, and Belgium. He serves on the editorial boards of five journals and is currently associate editor of the South Central Review.
His nominator says, “Professor Reynolds is one of the very few literary scholars to earn repeated acclaim for work that has dramatically changed our approach to the practice of literary scholarship as well as our understanding of major writers.” The importance of his scholarly achievements is reflected in his letters of support. The consensus opinion is that Dr. Reynolds is clearly among the most productive and most influential scholars working in American Literature. One supporter wrote that he is “known internationally as one of the most important scholars of American Romanticism, and certainly one of the half dozen best of his generation.” The letters frequently refer to his work as “seminal,” a term rarely used in literary studies. Others describe him as “a pioneer” or praise his “long, energetic, and continually developing career.” One supporter proclaimed that “there is no scholar in the field of American literature whose work I admire more.”
College: College of Liberal Arts
Award Level: Research
Michael
Rekoff, Jr. ’50
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Year Awarded: 1964
College: Engineering
Award Level: Teaching