External recognitions refer to any awards, fellowships and/or honorary memberships that are awarded to Texas A&M University faculty by entities unaffiliated with the Texas A&M University System. Not only do these recognitions increase the visibility of the university, but they provide deserving acknowledgment for the career achievements, innovative research and contributions to the fields where faculty specialize.
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Amongst the countless Texas A&M faculty members making significant impacts on society and the world, get to know the faculty members that have been honored with prestigious awards for their scholarship and excellence:
Prestigious Award Community Members
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Members of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences are world leaders in the arts and sciences, business, philanthropy and public affairs. These elected members join with other experts to explore challenges facing society, identify solutions, and promote nonpartisan recommendations that advance the public good.
Here is a list of Texas A&M University faculty that have earned membership within the American Academy of Arts & Sciences:
Current Faculty -
- Roderic I. Pettigrew (2020)
- Donald J. Darensbourg (2019)
- Leif Andersson (International Honorary Member) (2018)
- Elaine S. Oran (2018)
- Karen Wooley (2015)
- Marcetta Y. Darensbourg (2011)
- Linda P.B. Katehi-Tseregounis (2011)
- Marlan O. Scully (2008)
- Ronald A. DeVore (2001)
- Robert C. Kennicutt, Jr. (2001)
- David M. Lee (1990)
Former Faculty -
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Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing are nursing leaders in education, management, practice and research. Fellowship status is more than recognition of one's accomplishments within the nursing profession, but also carries responsibilities to contributing time and energies to engaging with health leaders for the transformation of America's health system.
Here is a list of the Texas A&M University faculty that have earned fellow status within the American Academy of Nursing:
Current Faculty -
- Paul Thomas Clements (2025)
- Nicole Peters Kroll (2025)
- Robin Page (2023)
- Maria Olenick (2018)
- Matthew Sorenson (2018)
- Stacey Mitchell (2017)
- Nancy Fahrenwald (2014)
Former Faculty -
- Nora Montalvo-Liendo (2013)
- Daniel Sheridan (2004)
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Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) are a distinguished cadre of scientists, engineers and innovators who have been recognized for their achievements across disciplines, from research, teaching, and technology, to administration in academia, industry and government, to excellence in communicating and interpreting science to the public.
Here is a list of Texas A&M University faculty that have earned fellow status within the AAAS:
Current Faculty -
- Zach Adelman (2023)
- Ping Chang (2023)
- Noah Cohen (2023)
- Tatiana Erukhimova (2023)
- François Gabbaï (2023)
- Michael Hall (2023)
- Jeffrey Liew (2023)
- Bruce McCarl (2023)
- Seth C. Murray (2023)
- John Nielsen-Gammon (2023)
- Joanne Olson (2023)
- Elaine Oran (2023)
- Ashok K. Shetty (2023)
- Hongbin Zhan (2023)
Lane Baker (2022)- Richard Gomer (2022)
- Wendy Jepson (2022)
- Xiaohong Liu (2022)
- Michael Waters (2022)
Deborah Bell-Pedersen (2021)- Valen Johnson (2021)
- Robin Murphy (2021)
- Stephen Safe (2021)
- Virender K. Sharma (2021)
- Kathy Svoboda (2021)
- Reginald W. Taylor (2021)
Mohammad Alam (2020)- David Cairns (2020)
- Paul Hardin (2020)
- William Murphy (2020)
- Karen Wooley (2020)
Lynne Opperman (2019)- Ramesh Talreja - Science and Technology Fellow (2019)
- Ping Yang (2019)
Robert Chapkin (2018)- Jeff Cirillo (2018)
- Marcetta Y. Darensbourg (2018)
- Ali Erdemir (2018)
- Ethan Grossman (2018)
- David Stelly (2018)
Andrew Dessler (2017)- Binayak Mohanty (2017)
Jyotsna Vaid (2016)- Renyi Zhang (2016)
- Hongcai Zhou (2016)
Marwan Khraisheh (2015)- Peter Kuchment (2015)
- Samba Reddy (2015)
Perla Balbuena (2013)- Mark Barteau (2013)
- Raymond Carroll (2013)
- Frances Ligler (2013)
- Bani Mallick (2013)
- Matthew Sachs (2013)
Sherry Yennello (2012)
David Threadgill (2010)
David Baltensperger (2009)- Tadhg Begley (2009)
- Clint Magill (2009)
Yassin Hassan (2008)- Frank Raushel (2008)
Kim Dunbar (2003)- John Gladysz (2003)
- Ken Muneoka (2003)
- Ryland Young (2003)
David Bergbreiter (2002)- David Russell (2002)
Karan Watson - Mentoring Award Winner (1998)
Fuller Warren Bazer (1989)
Peter Rentzepis (1985)
David M. Lee (1982)
Former Faculty -
- Je-Chin Han (2023)
- Nicholas Suntzeff (2023)
- Harold Boas (2020)
- Eyad Masad (2019)
- Lawrence Rauchwerger (2019)
- Karen-Beth Scholthof (2016)
- Bir Bahadur Singh (2016)
- Patrick Stover (2014)
- Gary Acuff (2014)
- Dudley Poston (2014)
- Jonathan Coopersmith (2013)
- Nancy Amato (2013)
- Guoyao Wu (2012)
- Kirk Winemiller (2007)
- David Zuberer (2004)
- Clifford Spiegelman (2002)
- Barbara Gastel (2001)
- Arthur Schwab (2001)
- John Fackler (1990)
- Gilbert Rowe (1990)
- Gerald North (1987)
- Darwin J. Prockop (1985)
- Dudley Herschbach (1980)
- Edward C.A. Runge (1967)
- James Womack (1999)
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The membership of the American Law Institute consists of eminent judges, lawyers, and law professors selected on the basis of professional achievement and demonstrated interest in improving the law. Likewise, the Institute elects individuals who reflect the excellence and diversity of today's legal profession to further its law reform work.
Here is a list of Texas A&M University faculty that have earned membership within the American Law Institute:
Current Faculty -
- Milan Markovic (2025)
- Brendan Maher (2025)
- Gabriel Eckstein (2024)
- Felix Mormann (2023)
- Srividhya Ragavan (2023)
- William M. Sage (2023)
- Luz Herrera (2022)
- Charlotte Ku (2021)
- Fatma Marouf (2021)
- Peter K. Yu (2020)
- Nancy Welsh (2020)
- Jenny Elizabeth Carroll (2020)
- Huyen Pham (2019)
- Glynn S. Lunney, Jr. (2018)
- Andrew P. Morriss (2015)
- Irene Calboli (2015)
- Randy Gordon (2008)
- Mary Margaret Penrose (2008)
- Robert B. Ahdieh (2007)
- Susan S. Fortney (2007)
- Michael Z. Green (2006)
- James Paul George (2001)
Former Faculty -
- William H. Henning (2001)
- Cullen M. Godfrey (1998)
- Frank Elliott (1981)
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The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program annually awards more than 400 U.S. citizens with opportunities to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects in over 135 countries.
Here is a list of Texas A&M University faculty that have received Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards:
Current Faculty -
- Timothy Erickson - Malawi (2025-2026)
- Ana Goulart - Australia (2025-2026)
- Gabriel Hamer - Argentina (2025-2026)
- Karen Rambo-Hernandez - Canada (2025-2026)
- Gary Voelker - Iceland (2025-2026)
Evan Haefeli - History; Japan (2024-2025)- Bryce Henson - Anthropology; Brazil (2024-2025)
Derya Akleman - Mathematics; Turkey (2023-2024)- Luz Herrera (Texas A&M School of Law) - Law; Brazil (2023-2024)
- Kathleen O'Reilly - Geography; India (2023-2024)
Mikko Tuhkanen - Literature; Norway (2022-2023)- Martin Regan - Music; Japan (2022-2023)
- Daniel Conway - Philosophy; Australia (2022-2023)
- Christian Brannstrom - Geography; Uruguay (2022-2023)
- Eduardo Espina - Area Studies; Paraguay (2022-2023)
Sarah Hamer - Public Health; Guatemala (2021-2022)- Kevin Burgess - Chemistry; Malaysia (2021-2022)
- Irene Calboli - Law; Finland (2021-2022)
Ahmed Amine Benzerga - Engineering; Algeria (2020-2021)- Liliana Beltran - Architecture; Japan (2020-2021)
- Raghavan Srinivasan - Environmental Sciences; Canada (2020-2021)
Jyotsna Vaid - Psychology; Canada (2019-2020)- Hojun Song - Biology; Australia (2019-2020)
- JoAnn Lutz (Texas A&M University at Galveston) - Political Science; Cambodia (2019-2020)
- Quan Li - International Relations; Spain (2019-2020)
- Ira Dworkin - (2019-2020)
- Satish Bukkapatnam - Engineering; France (2019-2020)
Gary Voelker - Biology; Italy (2018-2019)- Eman M. Hammad - Medical Sciences; Jordan (2018-2019)
- Dirk Boudreaux Hays - (2018-2019)
- Robert Wells (Texas A&M University at Galveston) - Fisheries; New Zealand (2018-2019)
- Sonia Hernandez - History; Mexico (2018-2019)
Iman Borazjani - Engineering; Austria (2017-2018)- Bani Mallick - Mathematics; India (2017-2018)
- Alta Catharine Ross - Nutrition; Japan (2017-2018)
Julio Bernal - Agriculture; Mexico (2016-2017)- Wendy Jepson - Geography; Brazil (2016-2017)
- Valerie Hudson - International Relations; Australia (2016-2017)
- David Matarrita-Cascante - Sociology; Chile (2016-2017)
Terry Anderson (Texas A&M University System) - History; Czech Republic (2015-2016)- Nancy Klein - (2015-2016)
- Luca Quadrifoglio - Engineering; Italy (2015-2016)
- Jason West - Biology; France (2015-2016)
Po-Ju Chen - Business; Austria (2014-2015)
Joann Lutz - (2013-2014)- Luis Tedeschi - Biological Sciences; Brazil (2013-2014)
- Bradford Wilcox - Physical Sciences; Ecuador (2013-2014)
Po-Ju Chen - Business; Denmark (2012-2013)- Randall William Davis (Texas A&M University at Galveston) - Biological Sciences; Argentina (2012-2013)
- Valerie Hill-Jackson - Education; United Kingdom - (2012-2013)
- Kathleen O'Reilly - Biological Sciences; New Zealand (2012-2013)
Terry Howard Anderson - Humanities; Indonesia (2011-2012)- Dirk Boudreaux Hays (Texas A&M Research Foundation) - Biological Sciences; India (2011-2012)
Sharon Lisa Gursky-Doyen - Social Sciences; Philippines (2010-2011)
Jason Christopher Parker - History; Argentina (2009-2010)- Albina Tropina - Engineering; Ukraine (2009-2010)
Richard T. Woodward - Economics; Singapore (2008-2009)- Joann A. Lutz - Political Science; Jordan (2008-2009)
- Chris R. Kerth - Agriculture; Uruguay (2008-2009)
- Dennis William Jansen - Economics; Ireland (2008-2009)
Richard Theobald Woodward - Economics; Costa Rica (2007-2008)- Adam Ramsay Seipp - History; Germany (2007-2008)
Shawn Glen Gibbs - Public Health; Egypt (2006-2007)
Ira Dworkin - Area Studies; Democratic Republic of Congo (2005-2006)- Nancy Klein - Archaeology; Greece (2005-2006)
Suzanne Mary Droleskey - Education; South Korea (2004-2005)
Sharon Gursky (Texas A&M University System) - Anthropology; Indonesia (2003-2004)
Terry Howard Anderson - History; Ireland (2001-2002)
Rodolfo M. Nayga Jr. - Agriculture; Netherlands (2000-2001)
Clyde Munster - Engineering; Belgium (1999-2000)
Walter Kamphoefner - History; Germany (1998-1999)- Robert Harmel - Political Science; Denmark (1998-1999)
Terry Howard Anderson - History; Republic of China (1994-1995)- Stjepan Mestrovic - Sociology; Croatia (1992-1993)
John Robertson - Political Science; Germany (1987-1988)- Robert Harmel - Political Science; Norway (1987-1988)
James Kolari - Business; Finland (1986-1987)
Former Faculty -
- Christopher Thron - Computer Science; Cameroon (2023-2024)
- Adam Kozaczka - Literature; Canada (2023-2024)
Karl Woodmansey - Dental Sciences; Nepal (2022-2023)
Maria B. Alves - Engineering; France (2021-2022)- Vijay Singh - Geology; India (2021-2022)
David Saenz - Biology; Brazil (2020-2021)
Diana O'Brien - Political Science; Austria (2019-2020)- Vijay Singh - Literature; India (2019-2020)
Joseph Awika - Crop Sciences; Ethiopia (2018-2019)- Monica Hernandez (Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi) - Marketing; Spain (2018-2019)
Gil Rosenthal - Biology; Italy (2017-2018)- Larry Suva - (2017-2018)
Gail Dickinson (Texas A&M University at San Marcos) - Education; Cambodia (2015-2016)- Anthony Guiseppi-Elie - Biomedical Engineering (2015-2016)
- Brian Linn - History; United Kingdom (2015-2016)
- Barbara Sharf - Communications; Singapore (2015-2016)
- Di Wang - History; China (2015-2016)
Jay Angerer (2014-2015)- Larry Yarak - History; Ghana (2014-2015)
Chester Sidney Dunning - Humanities; United Kingdom (2013-2014)- Megha Parajulee (Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center at Lubbock) - Biological Sciences; Nepal (2013-2014)
- Christopher Thron (Texas A&M University System) - Physical Sciences; Cameroon (2013-2014)
Timothy Coombs - (2012-2013)- Frederick T. Davies - Biological Sciences; Indonesia (2012-2013)
- Alan Kluver - Professional/Other; South Korea (2012-2013)
- Ronald Edwards McBride - Education; Turkey (2012-2013)
- Gregory Pappas - Humanities; Argentina (2012-2013)
Johanna Cushing Granville - Social Sciences; Hungary (2011-2012)- Ronnie G. Ward - Physical Sciences; Indonesia (2011-2012)
Joan Patricia Mileski (Texas A&M University at Galveston) - Business; Belgium (2010-2011)- John Rush Gold - Biological Sciences; Chile (2010-2011)
Brian Linn - History; Singapore (2008-2009)- Wilford Dana Gardner - Environmental Science; Greece (2008-2009)
- Gregory Gause - (2008-2009)
- Paul Douglas Almeida - Sociology; Costa Rica (2008-2009)
- Jonathan Charles Coopersmith - History; Japan (2008-2009)
Andreas Polycarpou - Engineering; Cyprus (2007-2008)- Robert Hetland - Environmental Science; Germany (2007-2008)
- JoAnn DiGeorgio-Lutz (Texas A&M University - Commerce) - Political Science; Jordan (2007-2008)
Ercan S. Turk - Business; Russia (2006-2007)- Charles Andrew Johnson - Political Science; Japan (2006-2007)
- Dennis Alfred Berthold - Literature; Belgium (2006-2007)
Douglas Joel Sherman - Geology; Portugal (2005-2006)
Iftekharuddin M. Choudhury - Architecture; Bangladesh (2004-2005)- David H. Byrne - Agriculture; Brazil (2004-2005)
- Dale Baum - (2004-2005)
Lynne Masel Walters - Communications; Germany (2003-2004)
Claire Grace Williams - Biology; Canada (2002-2003)- Arnold Paul Krammer - History; Germany (2002-2003)
- David Wayne Goodman - Chemistry; Canada (2002-2003)
- John Rush Gold - Biology; Norway (2002-2003)
John C. Groth - Business; Austria (2001-2002)- Bernd Wuersig (Texas A&M University at Galveston) - Biology; New Zealand (2001-2002)
- Roy Bernard Flemming - Political Science; Canada (2001-2002)
- Samuel Cohn - Sociology; Brazil (2001-2002)
- Paul Channing Adams - Geography; Canada (2001-2002)
Larry J. Reynolds - Literature; Belgium (2000-2001)- John Matis - Mathematics; India (2000-2001)
- David Szymanski - Business; Portugal (1999-2000)
- Gilbert Rowe - Environmental Science; Chile (1999-2000)
- Carol Logan Patitu - (1999-2000)
- Charles Futrell - Business; Portugal (1999-2000)
- Frederick Davies Jr. - Agriculture; Peru (1999-2000)
- Benigno Aguirre - Sociology; Uruguay (1999-2000)
Thomas Reynolds - Education; Peru (1998-1999)- Tiiu Laane - (1998-1999)
- George Bates - Medical Sciences; Mexico (1998-1999)
- William Kibler - (1997-1998)
- Mazhar Islam (Texas A&M International University) - Economics; Bangladesh (1997-1998)
Robert Slater - Education; Peru (1996-1997)- Daniel Padberg - Economics; Italy (1996-1997)
- Alan Lessoff (Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi) - History; Germany (1996-1997)
- Gail Thomas - Sociology; South Africa (1996-1997)
- Paul Christensen - Literature; Norway (1996-1997)
- Ewing Campbell - Literature; Spain (1996-1997)
- Kirk Winemiller - Biology; Venezuela (1996-1997)
Derek Morris - Engineering; Germany (1995-1996)- James Matis - Mathematics; India (1995-1996)
- Clarissa Kimber - Geography; Taiwan (1995-1996)
- Gerald Daniel Keim - Business; Austria (1995-1996)
- Suzanne Gyeszly - Library Science; Hungary (1995-1996)
Lawrence Wolken - Business; Republic of China (1994-1995)- Lynne Masel Walters - Communications; Hungary (1994-1995)
- Douglas Klein (Texas A&M University at Galveston) - Chemistry; United Kingdom (1994-1995)
- Andrew Garay - Biology; Hungary (1994-1995)
- Donald Dickson Jr. - Anthropology; Kenya (1994-1995)
William Stewart - Architecture; Japan (1993-1994)- John Shadduck - Education; United Kingdom (1993-1994)
- Robert Hoskisson - Business; Italy (1993-1994)
- Clarence Dockweiler - Education; Portugal (1993-1994)
- Frederick Davies, Jr. - Agriculture; Mexico (1993-1994)
- Lee Cronk - Anthropology; Kenya (1993-1994)
- Philip Berke - Architecture; New Zealand (1993-1994)
Hsin-i Wu - Environmental Science; Australia (1992-1993)- Jean Ringer - (1992-1993)
- Arnold Paul Krammer - History; Germany (1992-1993)
- Paul Fryxell - Biology; Argentina (1992-1993)
Harold Goodwin, Jr. - Economics; Slovakia (1991-1992)- Maria Garcia - History; United Kingdom (1991-1992)
- Lorence Bravenec - Business; Slovakia (1991-1992)
Kenneth Lewis White - Geology; Bangladesh (1990-1991)- Marla Kay Stone - Education; Cyprus (1990-1991)
- Richard E. Shafer - Communications; Philippines (1990-1991)
- Jaime Lazarte - Biology; Peru (1990-1991)
- Gerald Daniel Keim - Business; Germany (1990-1991)
- Julius Gribou - Architecture; Poland (1990-1991)
- John Van Domelen - Literature; Madagascar (1990-1991)
- John Artie Browning - Agriculture; Israel (1990-1991)
- Thomas Baldwin - Biology; France (1990-1991)
Paul Christensen - Literature; Austria (1989-1990)- Aydin Akgerman - Engineering; France (1989-1990)
- Shankar Bhattacharyya - Engineering; India (1989-1990)
- Robert Campbell - Literature; Argentina (1989-1990)
- Katherine Dettwyler - Anthropology; Mali (1989-1990)
- Larry Yarak - History; Netherlands (1989-1990)
Leonard Cornwell - Engineering; Kenya (1988-1989)- Clifford Hoelscher - Biology; Indonesia (1988-1989)
- Jerome Loving - Literature; France (1988-1989)
- Carlton Maxson - Mathematics; Austria (1988-1989)
- Warren Rose - Business; Thailand (1988-1989)
- William Seitz (Texas A&M University at Galveston) - Chemistry; Croatia (1988-1989)
John Morse - Geology; Argentina (1987-1988)- Wayne Ahr - Geology; Belgium (1987-1988)
Barbara Finlay - Sociology; Dominican Republic (1986-1987)- Richard Weaver - Agriculture; Morocco (1986-1987)
- Gordon Crippen - Biology; Australia (1985-1986)
- Edward Harris - Biology; Australia (1985-1986)
- Walter Stenning - Education; Malawi (1985-1986)
Youhanna Abdel-Messih - Engineering; Saudi Arabia (1984-1985)- Steve Chan - Political Science; Taiwan (1984-1985)
- Robert Gustafson - Mathematics; India (1984-1985)
- John Kanet - Business; Germany (1984-1985)
- Edward Park (Texas A&M University at Galveston) - Animal Science; South Korea (1984-1985)
- Ronald Randel - Animal Science; Australia (1984-1985)
- Deborah Schellenberg - Business; France (1984-1985)
James Matis - Mathematics; India (1983-1984)- Gary Hart - Biology; Serbia (1983-1984)
Guy Parcel (Texas A&M University at Galveston) - Medical Sciences; Australia (1982-1983)
Corinne Dale - Literature; France (1981-1982)- Larry J. Reynolds - Literature; Portugal (1981-1982)
John Garner - Architecture; France (1979-1980)- Bernadyne Macha - Linguistics; France (1979-1980)
Robert Cornish - Urban Planning; Iran (1978-1979)- Gerald Swanson - Political Science; Australia (1978-1979)
Jerome Loving - Literature; Russia (1977-1978)
Charles Wukasch - Language; Serbia (1974-1975)- Horace Byers - Meteorology; France (1974-1975)
- Ervin Erdos (Texas A&M Health Science Center) - Pharmacology; Serbia (1974-1975)
Cornelius Vanbavel - Biology; France (1973-1974)
Ralph Hervey - Biology; Honduras (1967-1968)- Edwin Harrington - Engineering, Ecuador (1967-1968)
Edwin Harrington - Engineering, Ecuador (1966-1967)
John Hays - Literature; South Africa (1965-1966)
John Hays - Literature; South Africa (1964-1965)
William Russell - Geology; United Arab Emirates (1961-1962)
Robert Reeves - Genetics; Egypt (1960-1961)
Louise Abbott - Veterinary Medicine; Egypt
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Each year, the Guggenheim Foundation awards approximately 175 fellowships to individuals making their mark in the social sciences, the natural sciences, the humanities, and the creative arts.
Here is a list of Texas A&M University faculty that have received fellowship awards from the Guggenheim Foundation:
Current Faculty -
- Eduardo Espina (2010)
- Margaret Ezell-Mainzer (2003)
- Philip Liu (1980)
- David M. Lee (1974)
- Marlan O. Scully (1970)
- David M. Lee (1966)
Former Faculty -
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Every year, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants up to 100 Humboldt Research Awards to internationally leading researchers of all disciplines from abroad in recognition of their academic record to date.
Here is a list of the Texas A&M University faculty who have earned the Humboldt Research Award:
Current Faculty -
- Ping Chang (2025)
- Hongcai J. Zhou (2022)
- Frank Raushel (2021)
- Rostislav Grigorchuk (2019)
- Enrique J. Lavernia Borrego (2015)
- Kevin Burgess (2015)
- Alexander Finkel'stein (2011)
- Philip Liu (2008)
- George M. Pharr IV (2007)
- Muhammad S. Zubairy (2007)
- Ronald DeVore (2000)
- Girish Agarwal (1997)
- Raymond Carroll (1994)
- John Gladysz (1994)
- Che-Ming Ko (1994)
Former Faculty -
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The National Academy of Inventors Fellows Program was established to highlight academic inventors who have demonstrated a prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society.
Election into National Academy of Inventors fellow status is the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors, and here is a list of Texas A&M University faculty that have earned this distinction:
Current Faculty -
- Robert Balog (2024)
- Jaime Grunlan (2024)
- Mark Benden (2023)
- Balakrishna Haridas (2023)
- Ali Erdemir (2022)
- R. Stanley Williams (2022)
- Gerard L. Coté (2021)
- James E. Hubbard, Jr. (2021)
- Julie M. Schoenung (2021)
- Duncan Maitland (2020)
- Richard Miles (2020)
- Karen Wooley (2019)
- Mark A. Barteau (2018)
- M. Cynthia Hipwell (2018)
- Roderic I. Pettigrew (2018)
- Leif Andersson (2017)
- Frances Ligler (2016)
- John L. Junkins (2016)
- Enrique J. Lavernia Borrego (2016)
- Marlan O. Scully (2015)
- B. Don Russell, Jr. (2014)
- Linda P.B. Katehi-Tseregounis (2012)
Former Faculty -
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National Endowment for the Humanities fellowships are competitive awards granted to individual scholars pursuing projects that embody exceptional research, rigorous analysis, and clear writing.
Here is a list of the Texas A&M University faculty that have received fellowship awards from the National Endowment for the Humanities:
Current Faculty -
- Whitney Sperrazza (2022)
- Amy Elizabeth Earhart (2021)
- Evan Haefeli (2019)
Former Faculty -
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The mission of the National Inventors Hall of Fame is to recognize inventors, promote creativity, and advance the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Here is a list of the Texas A&M University faculty that have earned induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame:
Current Faculty -
- Frances Ligler (2017)
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Established in 1959 by the U.S. Congress, the National Medal of Science is the highest recognition the nation can bestow on scientists and engineers. The presidential award is given to individuals deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, engineering, or social and behavioral sciences, in service to the Nation.
Here is a list of Texas A&M University faculty who have earned the National Medal of Science:
Former Faculty -
- Norman E. Borlaug - Biological Sciences (2004)
- George F. Bass - Biological Sciences (2001)
- F. Albert Cotton - Chemistry (1982)
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On November 27, 1895, Alfred Nobel signed his last will and testament, giving the largest share of his fortune to a series of prizes in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace – the Nobel Prizes.
Here is a list of the Texas A&M University faculty that have achieved the honor of Nobel Prize laureate:
Current Faculty -
- Bruce McCarl - Nobel Peace Prize (2007)
- David M. Lee - Nobel Prize in Physics (1996)
Former Faculty -
- Dudley Herschbach - Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1986)
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The scientific research society, Sigma Xi, is an honor society of scientists and engineers that recognizes excellence in scientific achievement. Texas A&M's Sigma Xi chapter recognizes, encourages and promotes scientific research and honors its community of scholars.
JOHN P. MCGOVERN SCIENCE AND SOCIETY AWARD
Since 1984, the McGovern Award has recognized achievements by a scientist or engineer that transcend their career as a researcher. Past recipients of this award represent a broad spectrum of individuals whose varied activities supported research, the communication of science and the impact of science on society. The award carries an honorarium, a commemorative medal and the opportunity to make remarks at the Society's Annual Meeting or other suitable event.
Here is a list of Texas A&M University faculty who have earned the Sigma Xi John P. McGovern Science and Society Award:
Current Faculty -
- Bonnie J. Dunbar (2020)
- Barbara Gastel (2010)
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MONIE A. FERST AWARD
Since 1977, Sigma Xi’s Monie A. Ferst Award has honored science and engineering teachers who have made notable contributions to the motivation and encouragement of research through education. The award consists of a medal, monetary prize and presentation during a day-long symposium focusing on the achievements of the winner's former students.
Here is a list of Texas A&M University faculty who have earned the Sigma Xi Monie A. Ferst Award:
Former Faculty -
- Carol A. Fierke (2018)
- F. Albert Cotton (2005)
OUTSTANDING DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST AWARD
The Texas A&M Chapter of Sigma Xi accepts nominations for the Sigma Xi Outstanding Distinguished Scientist Award annually. The recipient will receive a plaque, monetary prize and deliver the Outstanding Distinguished Scientist Lecture at the annual Sigma Xi Induction and Awards Banquet.
Here is a list of Texas A&M University faculty who have earned the Sigma Xi Outstanding Distinguished Scientist Award:
Current Faculty -
- Virender K. Sharma (2019)
- Renyi Zhang (2018)
- Richard Gomer (2017)
- Olga Kocharovskaya (2012)
- Marcetta Y. Darensbourg (2011)
- Marlan O. Scully (2010)
- Richard E. Orville (2008)
- Bruce A. McCarl (2007)
- Robert S. Chapkin (2006)
- J.N. Reddy (2005)
- Timothy D. Phillips (2003)
- Edward S. Fry (2001)
- Stephen H. Safe (1995)
- John L. Junkins (1992)
- William J. Merrell - Texas A&M University at Galveston (1987)
Former Faculty -
- Vijay P. Singh (2016)
- Cheryl Lyn Walker (2015)
- James E. Womack (2014)
- Guoyao Wu (2013)
- D. W. Goodman (2009)
- Thomas A. Ficht (2004)
- Carlos Nick Pace (2002)
- Arthur E. Johnson (2000)
- Abraham Clearfield (1999)
- John W. Morse (1998)
- F. Albert Cotton (1997)
- Robert Berg (1996)
- Eric Powell (1994)
- Leroy S. Fletcher (1993)
- Clarissa Kimber (1990)
- Larry Wilding (1988)
- Jimmy K. Olson (1986)
- Charles E. Gates (1985)
- Wayne A. LePori (1984)
- Marvin K. Harris (1982)
- Lloyd R. Hossner (1980)
- Worth Nowlin (1979)
- W.R. (Bill) Klemm (1971)
OUTSTANDING SCIENCE COMMUNICATOR AWARD
The Texas A&M Chapter of Sigma Xi accepts nominations of individuals who have demonstrated consistent dedication and superior effectiveness to improving the communication of scientific research to the general public. If a nominee is deemed qualified, the winner will receive a monetary award and the opportunity to make a Sigma Xi-sponsored public presentation.
Here is a list of Texas A&M University faculty who have earned the Sigma Xi Outstanding Science Communicator Award:
Current Faculty -
- Renyi Zhang (2018)
- Philip Yasskin (2018)
- Suzanne Kay Ledbetter (2016)
- Penny Riggs (2015)
- Tatiana Erukhimova (2014)
- John Nielsen-Gammon (2013)
- David Toback (2012)
- Andrew Dessler (2011)
- Larry Johnson (2001)
- Marlan O. Scully (2000)
- Peter M. McIntyre (1999)
Former Faculty -
- Clifford Spiegelman (2019)
- Deborah F. Cowman (2017)
- Joe Pasciak (2010)
- Dawn Merton Boothe (2002)
- W.R. (Bill) Klemm (1994)
WALSTON CHUBB AWARD FOR INNOVATION
Since 2006, Sigma Xi has presented the Walston Chubb Award for Innovation to honor and promote creativity in science and engineering. The award carries an honorarium and an invitation to give the Walston Chubb Award Lecture at Sigma Xi's annual meeting.
Here is a list of Texas A&M University faculty who have earned the Sigma Xi Walston Chubb Award for Innovation:
Current Faculty -
- Gerard L. Coté (2020)
- Timothy A. Davis (2018)
- Timothy Phillips (2009)
- Mark Holtzapple (2006)
WILLIAM PROCTOR PRIZE FOR SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT
Since 1950, the William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement has been awarded annually to a scientist who has made an outstanding contribution to scientific research and has demonstrated an ability to communicate the significance of this research to scientists in other disciplines.
Here is a list of Texas A&M University faculty who have earned the Sigma Xi William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement:
Current Faculty -
- Marcetta Y. Darensbourg (2020)
Former Faculty -
- Bjarne Stroustrup (2005)
YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD
Since 1998, the annual Young Investigator Award recognizes excellence in research with a certificate, honorarium and invitation to present a lecture at the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting.
Here is a list of Texas A&M University faculty who have earned the Sigma Xi Young Investigator Award:
Current Faculty -
- Thomas E. Spencer - Texas A&M University - Kingsville (2005)
- Sherry Yennello (2000)
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The Wolf Foundation awards outstanding scientists and artists from around the world for their achievements (within the categories of the Arts, Agriculture, Chemistry, Mathematics, Medicine and Physics) in the interest of humanity and friendly relations among people.
Here is a list of the Texas A&M University faculty that have received the Wolf Prize:
Current Faculty -
- Leif Andersson - Agriculture (2014)
- Fuller W. Bazer - Agriculture (2002)
Former Faculty -
Preeminent Faculty Hires
While Texas A&M strives to provide an environment for faculty development and achievement amplification, the university prides itself as a destination for highly prestigious educators and researchers from around the world.
Texas A&M University recruits preeminent faculty through the following programs:
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The Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI), enacted in 2015, is aimed at helping Texas public institutions of higher education recruit distinguished researchers from around the world to the State of Texas. At Texas A&M, these faculty hires represent each of the National Academies (Engineering, Medicine and Sciences), international acclaim for their research, and have earned the university's highest honors for their teaching.
Here is a list of Texas A&M University's GURI faculty hires:
- Aristos Aristidou - College of Engineering (2024)
- Vanderlei S. Bagnato - College of Engineering and College of Arts & Sciences (2023)
- Enrique Lavernia - College of Engineering (2023)
- Catharine Ross - College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (2023)
- Julie M. Schoenung - College of Engineering (2023)
- Regan L. Bailey - College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (2022)
- Frances S. Ligler - College of Engineering (2022)
- George T. Ligler - College of Engineering (2022)
- Robert O. Ambrose - College of Engineering (2021)
- Ali Erdemir - College of Engineering (2020)
- Elaine S. Oran - College of Engineering (2019)
- Kenneth S. Ramos - Texas A&M Health (2019)
- Mark A. Barteau - College of Engineering (2018)
- James E. Hubbard, Jr. - College of Engineering (2018)
- M. Cynthia Hipwell - College of Engineering (2017)
- Richard Miles - College of Engineering (2017)
- Thomas Overbye - College of Engineering (2017)
- Roderic I. Pettigrew - School of Engineering Medicine and College of Engineering (2017)
- George Pharr - College of Engineering (2017)
- Girish Agarwal - College of Arts & Sciences (2016)
- Leif Andersson - School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2016)
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Beginning in 2013, the Chancellor’s Research Initiative (CRI) has provided funds to Texas A&M University for the recruitment and hiring of faculty researchers who have established themselves in unique areas of academia capable of aiding Texas’ technological progress, helping create and enhance research capabilities and ensuring the highest quality of research and infrastructure development.
Here is a list of Texas A&M University's CRI faculty hires:
- D. Nathan Meehan - College of Engineering (2024)
- Nikolay Zheludev - College of Arts & Sciences (2024)
- Luiz Davidovich - College of Sciences (2021)
- Yassin Hassan - College of Engineering (2021)
- Behrokh Khoshnevis - College of Engineering (2021)
- Thomas Kurfess - College of Engineering (2021)
- Ben Neuman - College of Arts & Sciences (2021)
- Wenping Wang - School of Architecture (2021)
- Edwin "Ned" Thomas - College of Engineering (2020)
- William Unruh - College of Engineering (2020)
- Linda Katehi - College of Engineering (2019)
- Robert Kennicutt - College of Sciences (2019)
- Israel Liberzon - School of Medicine (2019)
- Paul Morley - School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2019)
- Rebecca Seguin-Fowler - College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (2019)
- Patrick Stover - College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (2019)
- Karl Hedrick - College of Engineering (2017) - Deceased*
- Bonnie Dunbar - College of Engineering (2016)
- Robert Skelton - College of Engineering (2016) - Deceased*
- Ken Muneoka - School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2015)
- Ivan Rusyn - School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2015)
- Harvey Morgan Scott - School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2015)
- Christodoulos Floudas - College of Engineering (2014) - Deceased*
- Gerardo Gold Bouchot - College of Arts & Sciences (2014)
- Thomas Meek - College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (2014)
- Alan Needleman - College of Engineering (2014)
- Peter Rentzepis - College of Engineering (2014)
- Marlan O. Scully - College of Arts & Sciences (2014)
- Doris Taylor - School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2014)
- David Threadgill - School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2014)
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Through the Hagler Fellows program, the Hagler Institute for Advanced Study at Texas A&M University selects and recruits top scholars from around the world for visiting professorships and access to Texas A&M's research facilities.