Faculty Bookplate 2025. On the occasion of Adam Sage Willcox's promotion to Research Professor.
I was fortunate to be accepted by leaders of the Banyangi community of Southwest Cameroon where I lived for five years working for the US Peace Corps and the Wildlife Conservation Society. During this time, I learned how to be a scientist, but more importantly, developed skills in cultural competency and respect that I use in my daily life and profession researching, learning, and teaching about wildlife conservation around the planet. Ndifaw Clan Chief Tataw of Edjuingang named me an Osari after living several years in Ebeagwa, Cameroon. This title of Osari means more to me than all my academic titles combined. This book describes the Banyangi culture and history that rooted my professional career and fostered my respect and acceptance of cultures different than my own.
Faculty Bookplate 2025. On the occasion of the promotion of Amy Z. Mundorff, PhD, to Professor.
I loved reading about Milo's adventures with my daughter when she was young. We would discuss the play with words, numbers, puns, and various lessons embedded within the story - especially the monsters on the Mountains of Ignorance.
Faculty Bookplate 2025. On the occasion of Brian "Nightwing" Stevens's promotion to Distinguished Lecturer.
When I went to college, my friend James loaned me comics to read. I've always hated reading but this actually got me to read more. I came to learn that comics are about ideals in society. None of us can ever be Batman or Superman. We can however read stories that inspire us to be like Batman and Superman. The world is messy and doesn't always have happy endings. Maybe writing stories where good wins out over evil gives us hope and keeps us going. I selected this set because I read it 20+ years ago while at UT in undergraduate. It makes me smile that maybe a student will check it out and have a similar experience to me.
Faculty Bookplate 2025. On the occasion of Brianne Ramsay Dosch's tenure and promotion to Associate Professor.
To quote the book: "Fear was an artificial condition. It's imposed from the outside. So it's possible to fight it. You should do the things you're afraid of." I picked this book because this story is a reminder that we have the strength to do things we are afraid of and we can overcome the "artificial conditions" that try to limit us and silence our voices. Murderbot is more than his programming, and I am more than my accomplishments.
Faculty Bookplate 2025. On the occasion of Charisse Heath's promotion to Teaching Associate Professor & Director of the Academic Success Program.
I choose this book because it is the memoir of the first (hopefully!) Black woman confirmed to the United States Supreme Court. She is someone whom I admire and I would like for her memoir to be made available in order to inspire future generations of jurists of all races and genders.
Department - Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education
Faculty Bookplate 2025. On the occasion of Donna G'Segner Alderman's promotion to Distinguished Lecturer
Dr. McLaughlin was instrumental in my getting both of my degrees in special education. He helped me find new pathways and always encouraged me to find new and innovative ways to work with my students. I hope that I have passed some of that to my students along the way!
Vocational Curriculum for Developmentally Disabled Persons
Faculty Bookplate 2025. On the occasion of Dr Ioannis Sgouralis's tenure and promotion to Associate Professor.
Data Modeling for the Sciences, ABC provides a comprehensive and accessible foundation for understanding data models across scientific disciplines. This book bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications, making it an invaluable resource for students and researchers aiming to tackle real-world problems through computational and analytical methods.
Data Modeling for the Sciences Applications, Basics, Computations
Faculty Bookplate 2025. On the occasion of Dr. Alexandre Medeiros Rodrigues's promotion to Teaching Professor.
Games, Gods and Gambling is a 1962 book by Florence Nightingale David that chronicles the history of probability and statistical ideas, tracing their development from early gambling practices to the Newtonian era. The book explores the contributions of key figures like Cardano, Fermat, and Pascal, and discusses the emergence of modern probability theory and its applications in various fields. The book incorporates elements from classics, archaeology, biography, poetry, and fiction to provide a broad and engaging history of the subject.
Games, Gods and Gambling: A History of Probability and Statistical Ideas
Faculty Bookplate 2025. On the occasion of Dr. Allison Dromgold Adams's promotion to Professor.
This concerto is a piece that I first learned as a high school student, performed on my degree-recital as an undergrad, played in competitions post-college, and then performed again as the required piece on my recital when I came to interview for this position in 2013. It is a standard piece in the saxophone repertoire, and one that teaches you that there is always something new to learn and discover!
Concertino da Camera: Pour Saxophone Alto et Onze Instruments
Faculty Bookplate 2025. On the occasion of Dr. Allyson Neal's promotion to Clinical Professor.
"Dying of Whiteness," written by Jonathan M. Metzl, is a compelling exploration of how certain political and policy decisions, rooted in racial resentment, can lead individuals to vote against their own economic and health interests. The book examines the paradoxical ways in which these choices ultimately harm the well-being of the very communities that support them.
Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America's Heartland
Faculty Bookplate 2025. On the occasion of Dr. Anahita Khojandi's promotion to Professor.
Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well (even when it is off base, unfair, poorly delivered, and frankly, you're not in the mood)
