2026 TCU Celebration of Philanthropy Program

Where Vision Meets Impact

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026

Program Welcome and Recognition of New Lifetime Giving Level Donors Daniel W. Pullin Chancellor Recognition of New Endowed Chairs and Professorships Floyd L. Wormley, Jr., Ph.D. Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Remarks, Introductions of Interactive Stations and Reception Format Reuben F. Burch Vice Provost for Research Interactive and Culinary Stations Open

TCU seeks out professors who are passionate about teaching and conducting research. These teacher-scholars challenge and invest in their students’ personal growth, forging connections that have been and will continue to be at the center of the TCU experience. Endowed faculty positions attract eminent national and international scholars who infuse content with context, cultivating a depth and breadth of understanding in a culture that nurtures creative and intellectual thinking. In turn, these outstanding scholars attract other exceptional faculty and the brightest students. Endowed chairs and professorships are integral, then, to TCU’s place as a powerful academic community that prepares global leaders with the excellence, perspective and integrity to become a force for the greater good. 1956 Addie Levy Professorship of Literature Donor: Estate of Dan Ashton Levy Holder: This position is currently open. 1968 Herman Brown Chair of Political Science Donor: The Brown Foundation, Inc. Holder: This position is currently open. 1969 Cecil H. and Ida Green Honors Chair Donors: Ida and Cecil Green Holder: This is a rotating position. 1974 Robert A. Welch Chair of Chemistry Donor: Robert A. Welch Foundation Holder: Dr. Eric Simanek 1976 Lyndon B. Johnson Chair of United States History Donor: The Brown Foundation, Inc. Holder: Dr. Alan Gallay Endowed Chairs and Professorships at Texas Christian University

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1978 John F. Weatherly Professorship in Religion Donors: Weatherly Family Holder: Dr. Antoinette DeNapoli 1979 Harold D. and Imogene Herndon Professorship in Geology Donors: Imogene and Harold D. Herndon Holder: Dr. Richard E. Hanson 1979 Harold D. and Imogene Herndon Professorship in Music Donors: Imogene and Harold D. Herndon Holder: Dr. Enrico Elisi 1980 Eunice and James L. West Chair of American Enterprise in Marketing Donors: Eunice and James L. West Holder: Dr. Mark B. Houston 1981 M.J. Neeley Professorship in Accounting Donor: M.J. Neeley Holder: Dr. Karen Kristine Nelson 1981 M.J. Neeley Professorship in Management Donor: M.J. Neeley Holder: Dr. Abbie J. Shipp 1982 A.A. Bradford Chair of Religion Donor: Mrs. L.K. Helen Bradford Holder: Dr. David Moessner 1985 Lillian Radford Chair of Rhetoric and Composition Donor: Rupert Radford Trust Holder: Dr. Carmen Kynard 1985 Lorraine Sherley Professorship in Literature Donor: Estate of Lorraine Sherley Holder: Dr. Sarah Ruffing Robbins 1985 Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Professorship in Ranch Management Donor: Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Holder: Dr. Matthew Garcia

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1986 Charles B. Moncrief Chair of Geology

Donors: Deborah B. and W.A. “Tex” Moncrief, Jr. Holder: Dr. R. Nowell Donovan

1986 W.A. “Tex” Moncrief, Jr. Chair of Physics Donors: Deborah B. and W.A. “Tex” Moncrief, Jr. Holder: Dr. Zygmunt “Karol” Gryczynski 1988 Abell-Hanger Professorship in Gerontological Nursing Donor: Abell-Hanger Foundation Holder: Dr. Dennis Cheek 1988 Robert and Maria Lowdon Chair of Finance Donors: Maria and Robert Lowdon Holder: Dr. John Michael Bizjak 1989 Neville G. Penrose Chair of Latin American Studies Donor: Anonymous Holder: Dr. Bonnie A. Lucero 1990 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Professorship in Ranch Management Donor: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Holder: Mr. Lee Knox 1990 C.R. Williams Professorship of Financial Services Donor: C.R. Williams Holder: This position is currently open. 1992 Burnett Ranches Endowed Professorship in Ranch Management Donors: Anne and John Marion and The Burnett Foundation Holder: This position is currently open. 1992 Saul B. Sells Chair of Psychology Donor: Estate of Saul B. Sells Holder: Dr. Kevin Knight 1993 William L. and Betty F. Adams Chair of Education Donors: Betty F. and William L. Adams Holder: Dr. Jo Beth Jimerson

Endowed Chairs and Professorships (continued) 1993 John Biggs Professorship in Ranch Management Donor: E. Paul and Helen Buck Waggoner Foundation Holder: Mr. Jason Faubion 1993 W.A. “Tex” Moncrief, Jr. Founding Chair of Engineering Donors: Deborah B. and W.A. “Tex” Moncrief, Jr. Holder: Dr. Efstathios Michaelides 1994 Charles F. and Alann P. Bedford Professorship in International Business Donor: Estate of Dr. Alann P. Bedford Holder: Dr. Garry Bruton 1995 Kay and Velma Kimbell Chair of Art History Donor: Kimbell Art Foundation Holder: This position is currently open. 1995 John William and Helen Stubbs Potter Professorship in Mathematics Donors: Deedie Potter Rose and Rusty Rose Holder: Dr. Greg B. Friedman 1995 The Rosalyn and Manny Rosenthal Chair of Judaic Studies Donors: Rosalyn and Manny Rosenthal Holder: Dr. Ariel Feldman 1997 W.F. “Tex” and Pauline Curry Rankin Professorship in Nursing Donor: Col. W.F. “Tex” Rankin Holder: Dr. Ashley E. Franklin 2001 Dr. Stan Block Endowed Chair of Finance Donors: Friends and Students of Dr. Stan Block Holder: Dr. Larry J. Lockwood 2001 Philip J. and Cheryl C. Burguières Professorship in Communication Studies Donor: Philip J. Burguières Holder: Dr. Paul Schrodt 2002 Erma and Ralph Lowe Chair in Texas History Donor: The Lowe Foundation Holder: This position is currently open.

Endowed Chairs and Professorships (continued) 2002 A.J. and Edna Pickett Endowment for the Clotilda Winter Professor of Education Donor: Estate of Clotilda Winter Holder: Dr. Michelle M. Bauml 2002 Betty S. Wright Chair in Applied Ethics Donors: Estates of Betty and Hal Wright Holder: Dr. Richard Galvin 2002 Hal Wright Chair of Latin American Economics Donors: Estates of Betty and Hal Wright Holder: Dr. John Harvey 2003 Deedie Potter Rose Chair of Art History Donor: Edward W. Rose III Family Fund of the Dallas Foundation Holder: Dr. Jamin An 2004 Luther A. Henderson University Chair of Leadership Donor: Estate of Luther A. Henderson Holder: Dr. David G. Allen 2004 A.M. Pate, Jr. Professorship in History Donor: A.M. Pate, Jr. Charitable Trust Holder: This is a rotating position. 2005 Jean W. Roach Chair of Laboratory Schools Donor: The Roach Foundation, Inc. Holder: Dr. Damian Patton

In every class I have taken with Dr. Paul Schrodt, I have not only grown academically, but also into a better person. His ability to relate to his students is something that you don’t see very often from professors. I got much more out of his classes than just a research proposal and grade. He offers valuable life lessons and advice. CLAIRE GRABER � 24 Current Master of Science student in Communication Studies

Endowed Chairs and Professorships (continued) 2005 John V. Roach Dean of the Neeley School of Business Donor: The Roach Foundation, Inc. Holder: Dr. Craig Crossland 2005 Eunice and James L. West Chair of Supply Chain Management Donors: Eunice and James L. West Holder: Dr. Morgan L. Swink 2006 J. Vaughn and Evelyne H. Wilson Chair of Marketing Donor: Estate of James V. Wilson, Jr. Holder: Dr. Robert Leone 2006 J. Vaughn and Evelyne H. Wilson Professorship in Business Donor: Estate of James V. Wilson, Jr. Holder: Dr. In-Mu Haw 2006 J. Vaughn and Evelyne H. Wilson Professorship in Business Donor: Estate of James V. Wilson, Jr. Holder: Dr. Minakshi Trivedi 2007 Ann M. Jones Endowed Chair in Special Education Donors: Ann and Jon Rex Jones Holder: Dr. Audrey M. Sorrells 2007 Ross Matthews Professorship in Petroleum Engineering Donors: Kathleen and Ross B. Matthews Holder: This position is currently open. 2012 BNSF Railway Endowed Professorship in Leadership Donor: BNSF Railway Company Holder: Dr. Mary Uhl-Bien 2012 Lance Corporal Benjamin Whetstone Schmidt Endowed Professorship in History Donors: Teresa and David Schmidt, M.D., and friends and family of the late Benjamin W. Schmidt Holder: Dr. Kara Dixon Vuic

Endowed Chairs and Professorships (continued) 2013 Kleinheinz Family Endowed Chair in International Finance and Investments Donors: Marsha and John Kleinheinz Holder: Dr. Paul Irvine 2014 Hunter Enis Endowed Chair in Petroleum Geology Donors: Shirley and Hunter Enis, Patti and Larry Brogdon, alumni and friends Holder: This position is currently open. 2016 Wassenich Family Dean of the John V. Roach Honors College Donors: Linda and Mark Wassenich Holder: Dr. Ronald L. Pitcock 2016 Oscar and Juanita Monnig Endowed Chair of Meteoritics and Planetary Science Donor: Estate of Juanita and Oscar Monnig Holder: Dr. Rhiannon Mayne 2018 Andrews Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies in the John V. Roach Honors College Donors: Judy and Paul Andrews, Jr. Holder: Dr. Sharrona Pearl Dr. Sharrona Pearl has been an amazing instructor. As a student in her class, I was able to get a deeper understanding of so many aspects of life. As her research assistant, I have learned a lot from Dr. Pearl. I have been able to effectively engage in the research material and understand my findings. She is always available when I need help and is very eager to give me direction when I am getting bogged down by all the information I find. SHELBY CHRISTIAN � 26 Biology Major

Endowed Chairs and Professorships (continued) 2018 Andrews Chair of Mathematics & Science Education Donors: Judy and Paul Andrews, Jr. Holder: Dr. Molly H. Weinburgh 2018 Paula R. and Ronald C. Parker Endowed Professorship in Nursing Donors: Paula R. and Ronald C. Parker Holder: Dr. Carol J. Howe, RN, CDE, FAAN 2018 Don L. Smith, MD, Endowed Chair of Pre-Health Professions Donor: Philip C. Bechtel, M.D. Holder: This position has not been filled. 2019 John M. Geesbreght M.D., M.S. FACEP Chair of Emergency Medicine Donors: Priscilla and John M. Geesbreght Holder: Dr. Terence J. McCarthy 2019 Teresa Ann Carter King Dean of the College of Fine Arts Donor: Luther and Teresa King Family Foundation Holder: Dr. Amy Hardison Tully 2020 Dr. Ronald E. Moore Professorship in Humanities in the Honors College at TCU Donor: Estate of Ronald E. Moore Holder: Dr. Frederick Gooding, Jr. 2021 Al and Dawn Hoffman Chair of the American Ideal Donors: Dawn and Al Hoffman Holder: Dr. Keith Gåddie 2021 Bezos Family Foundation Endowed Chair for Early Childhood Education Donor: Bezos Family Foundation Holder: Dr. Jan Lacina 2022 Bloxom Foundation Professorship of Sports Entrepreneurship Donor: David E. Bloxom, Sr. Foundation Holder: Mr. Antonio Banos

Endowed Chairs and Professorships (continued) 2022 Marilyn and Morgan Davies Endowed Dean of Harris College Nursing & Health Sciences Donors: Marilyn and Morgan “Joey” Davies Holder: This position is currently open. 2022 Gutierrez Endowed Professorship in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Donors: Faith and Joe Gutierrez, Jr. Holder: Dr. Keith Hmielski 2023 Neeley School Endowed Professorship in Business Donor: Anonymous Holder: This position has not been filled. 2024 Eleanor and Murray Zoota Endowed Professorship in Neurodegenerative Research Donor: Murray Zoota Holder: Dr. Brad Cannell 2025 Cox Family Endowed Chair Donors: Moria and Brian Cox Holder: Dr. Tyson Browning 2025 J. Luther King, Jr. Endowed Chair in Finance Donor: Luther and Teresa King Family Foundation Holder: Dr. Mauricio Rodriguez

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Your philanthropic leadership drives TCU’s vision of nurturing values-based leaders and fosters innovative research that impacts society. Each lifetime giving level represents sustained commitment to student success, academic excellence and community transformation. Tonight we celebrate those who reached new lifetime giving milestones in the last fiscal year ending May 31, 2025. Thank you to tonight’s honorees and to all our lifetime giving society members whose ongoing gener osity continues to transform TCU now and in the future. VISIONARY $25 million or more PILLAR $10 million – $24.9 million FOUNDER $1 million – $9.9 million BENEFACTOR $500,000 – $999,999 SUSTAINER $250,000 – $499,999 CENTURION $100,000 – $249,999 PATRON $50,000 – $99,999 Addison & Randolph Clark Society Lifetime Giving Recognition Levels

Lifetime Giving Recognized Donors Tonight we honor the following Clark Society members who have reached lifetime giving milestones between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025. They join members who have reached these levels in previous years. PATRON

Jennifer and Derek Adame* Melinda and Glenn Adams* Suzanne and Nasim Akhtar* Lisa Albert* Blaine Anderson Sarah and Gary Anderson* Kara Baker* Bryan Barton* Cheryl and Don Basham* Phil Bayman* The late John Berry* Tara and Bill Blair*^ Kim and Todd Blouin* Kendra and Joe Briggs Karen and Scott Brown* Amy Brumfield R. C. Buford Julie and Greg Butner* Zan and Heath Byrd Sandy and Tom Callaghan* Stuart Campbell* Shannon and Jonah Cave* Kristin and Greg Chapman David Chicotsky Donna and Robert Chicotsky

Mark Chicotsky Margaret Clements Kendall and Brian Condit* Julie and Terry Cook Megan and Matthew Deen* Jamie and John DeLuna* Jackie and John Dickinson^ Stephanie and Michael Dike* Jen and Barry Dougan* Kell and Gary Douglas Missy and Gary Dozier Andrea Elliott* Diane Ellis* Lindy and Damon Fisher Mandy and Drew Flahive Mickey and Bert Franks Shannon and Kennon Garms* Janet and John Garrison* Paige and John Gasowski* Pamela and Stephen Gilchrist* Cathy and Buddy Goode* Jane Gore Jeanette and Stan Graff*^ Jennifer and Monte Green Erin and David Greer*

* Indicates Frog Club Member. ^ Indicates Britain Society Member.

New Lifetime Giving Level Recognized Donors

PATRON continued

Elizabeth and Tim Hachman Caroline and Brett Hairston* Kelly and Parker Handlin* Jacquelin and Ted Harris* Natasha and Matt Harris* Lauren and Jeffrey Harwell* Claire and Carson Hawley* Amelia Henson* Brittany and Marshall Hunt* Jordan and Bailey Hunt* Miles Hunt* Ali and Jack Huxel* Rae and Mike Hyatt Brooke and Marc Istook Diane Lochtrog Johnson and Gary Johnson* Jana and Charles Johnson Carol and Jared Jones^ Casey Jones* Jenna and Harris Junell Eric Junker* Emily and Mac Katigan Sam and Sam Katigan Beth Kaufmann*^ Lynnette and Drew Kile* Shannon and Stuart Kintzinger* Sara and Tom Klein* Marcia and Bill Lane* Gail and Andy Lang^ John Lessor Wyly Lincoln* Jennifer and Steve Litke* Kyle Mabry*

Matt Madderra*^ Jackie and Casey Magner* Kim and Scott Martin Corey Masters* Cassie and Christopher McBee* Tracie and Mike McCrary* Margaret and Stuart McDonald Natalie and Trent McElroy* Melissa and Ken McGee Elisabeth and James McKinley* Sharon McMaster* David Mellina* Misty and Charles Merdian* Brian Miller Steven Miller Gillian and Chris Millerchip Brett Minnehan* Nancy Moore Pamela Neal and Don Suter Sally and Chuck Neal* Melissa and Tommy Nelson* Keely and Christopher Nezworski* T. D. O’Connell* Sue and Wayne Oliver* Tomi Oredein Abbie and Dawson Oswalt Cathy and Stan Payne* Jeanine and Nick Piskurich*^ Carol and George Porter* Rachael and Bill Ratliff* Sally and Jeff Richards* Ana and Clark Roland

* Indicates Frog Club Member. ^ Indicates Britain Society Member.

New Lifetime Giving Level Recognized Donors

PATRON continued

Melissa and Jeremy Ross* Rebecca and Clark Rucker* Kalen and Drew Ruiz* Brittany and Eric Schimmels* Brooke and Kevin Sharples* Ryann and Madison Smith* Stephanie and Kevin Smith* The late Jan Stone Edward Stuart Tiffany and Scott Stuart Wally Tate* Steve Taylor* Anne Arvin-Thompson and Rick Thompson* Nan and Bob Akin* Lindsay and Chase Becker* Elizabeth Bibbs* Millie Bolin Molly and Lance Brown^ Melody Burton and Brent Bunnell Maite and Holton Burns Joe Burroughs* Annette O’Donnell-Butner and Chris Butner* Judy and Tom Byrne* Carolyn Spence Cagle Beth and Dale Carlton Debra and Doyle Carlton Kevin Smith* Noble Smith*

Peter Thompson* Duke Troxell* Katherine and Mike Uselton Cheryl and Jay Vaught* Dave Vucina* Emy and Brandon Waits* Heather and Scott Wheatley* Mary and Dan Whiteman Meghan and Trevor Wilde* Libby and John Williams Danielle and Chris Wingate* Kylie Wright* Kyle and Erik Yohe* Julie and Brian Young* Ryann and Mike Zeller*

CENTURION

Zack Carlton Jennifer and Craig Christopher*

Renea and Jon Conser* Cathy and Richard Crews Jessica and Steve Cung* Ellen and Jerry Dietrick Dena and Gary Dodson* Sheila and Dennis Doherty Linda and John Dolan Mary Draper* Anne Dye Bradbury Dyer Kate and Sonny Dykes* Curtis Engen*

* Indicates Frog Club Member. ^ Indicates Britain Society Member.

New Lifetime Giving Level Recognized Donors CENTURION continued

Heather Gandy* Peggy and Paul Geibel* Susan Gore and Ryan Burdeno*^ The late Paul Griffin^ Amy and Mark Hammer* Cici and Emerson Hankamer Jane and Gary Henderson* Katherine and Bryce Henderson* Magi and Justin Herricks* Debi and Brent Hicks* Rebecca and Rick High* Michele and Michael Hobbs* Lisa and Michael Holthouse* Brittany and Brandon Huffman* Linda and Carroll Hughes Patrick Hurley* Sheri Jamieson* Molly Lee Johnson* Katherine and Michael Johnston* Sharon Justice and Daniel Barrera^ Elaine Kellam Megan and Chris Kelleher* Kathy and Jon Kelly* Jennifer and Brian Krafft* Jamie Lawrence* Courtney and Tom Lippincott*^ Mary and Blake Lipscomb* Adrienne and Andrew Lombardi*

Cathy and Don Lutes* Karen and Jon Mahan* Lynn and Jeremy Main^ Ann and Philip Mani Mary and Rob Marra Blair and Will Martin* Mary and Britt McConnell Emily and Mike McCoy* Stacy and John McKnight* Karen and Wendell Meeks* Al Micallef* Ladye Ann and Jack Miller*^ Cindy and Mark Milrany* Carol and Kyle Mitts* Susan and Mark Monroe*^ Dionne Najafi* Tecile and Bill Newsome* Cynthia and Alan Norman* Mendy and Larry Oliver* The late Mary Maxine Palmer^ Leslie and Will Palmer* Andrea and Mike Pavell* Michelle and Patrick Pine* Laurie and Ken Reiner* Stacy and Frank Roque* Sarah and Brian Ross* Jennifer and John Runnells Lori and Jeff Runnfeldt* Donna and Dean Rydquist* Miriam and Gerry Scully Pam and Ralph Senter* The late Ted Sprague^ Mary and Noble Starnes*

* Indicates Frog Club Member. ^ Indicates Britain Society Member.

New Lifetime Giving Level Recognized Donors CENTURION continued

Sara Cole and Qualls Stevens Steve Stroud*^ Rosa and Neal Sumter Leslie Toran* Stacey and Paul Trulove* Maureen and Dan Twardowski

April and Rick Wegman* Christine and Jeff West* Bayley Whitis-Martinez and Matt Martinez* Caroline and Ches Williams* Kathy Williams* Mary and Paul Wilson Joni and Harvey Yoder* Chad Young* Cara and Scott Hoffman Kris and Ben Karr* Sydney and Kevin Knight* Laura and Scott Kupor Debi and Todd Martin* Lou Martin Gwen and Kenton McKeehan* Peyton and Topher Merrill* Roberta Milas* Patricia Nordine^ Dawn Papcun* Heidi and Michael Purcell* Amy and Tom Ryan The late Sue Ann Sandusky^ The late DeJuan Strickland^ Beth and Everett Wheeling* Angela Wommack and Ted Casey* The late Carl Zuponcic

Wanda Wake* Kenn Wardle* Sara Wardle*

SUSTAINER

Elaine and Neils Agather* Connie Beck and Frank Tilley Kelli and Harry Bettis* Tiffany and Greg Blackmon* Lori and James Bridge* Charles Butt Gayle and Steven Campora Kristin and Trey Carmichael* Adrianne and Tom Clifton* Julie and Claude Connelly* Debra and Jeff Cook* Sheryl and David Crocker* Cathie and Bronson Davis*^ Andrea and Ron Denheyer* Dave Frazier* Jenn and Mike Freno* Joan and Walker Friedman* Frances and Bruce Hartin* David Hendricks Kelly and Mike Hernandez* Curt Hinkle*

* Indicates Frog Club Member. ^ Indicates Britain Society Member.

New Lifetime Giving Level Recognized Donors

BENEFACTOR

Liz Armstrong* Mickey Bozarth*

Steven Mafrige* The late Kathi Miller^ Trisha Hillman Philipp and Scot Philipp* Missy and Scott Price* The late Robby Robison^ Chase Rogers Kailen and Layton Rogers Sally and Bruce Rogers Bill Schumacher* Sandy and P. D. Shabay* Lara and Don Thomas^ Cathy and Dwight Thompson* The late Betty Wagner^ Stacey and Mike Wright*

Paula and Bob Brockway* Vicki and Greg Cantwell*^ Michelle Clatterbuck Chad Clay* Lynn and John Cockrell* Ann Day Ann and Charles Florsheim*^ Monica and Les Garrett^ Shelby and Dave Goldstein* Judy and Tom Hund* Tammy and Corey Hutchison*^ Terry and Butch Irby* Shannon and Jay Kizer* Heather Mafrige*

FOUNDER

Lisa and Ron Barrentine Katie and Todd Boehly Kathy and George Britton Faith and Joe Gutierrez*

Aubrey and Mitch Johnson* The late Becky Morris*^ Janet and Hugh Thompson The late Murray Zoota*

PILLAR

Jean Roach*^

* Indicates Frog Club Member. ^ Indicates Britain Society Member.

Interactive Stations

Dr. Reuben F. Burch Vice Provost for Research

As vice provost for research, Dr. Burch provides vision, direction and strategic planning to increase research funding and scholarly productivity to support TCU’s national research agenda. He over- sees the Office of Sponsored Programs

and Research Compliance and Integrity and works closely with the TCU Provost, deans, Office of Graduate Studies, University Strategy & Innovation Office and TCU faculty and staff to expand TCU’s research enterprise. Under his leadership, TCU will increase research opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students and strengthen and establish collaborative programs and partnerships with institutions, agencies, industry and other organizations. Key priorities are to advance and enhance TCU’s research infrastructure, implement new initiatives to increase research support, and promote TCU’s research accomplishments to educate the broader community about the value of research. Burch previously worked at Mississippi State University, where he was the associate vice president for research, executive director and founder of the Athlete Engineering Institute, Jack Hatcher Endowed Chair in engineering entrepreneurship, and professor of industrial and systems engineering. He holds a B.S. in computer engineering from Mississippi State, an M.E.M. in industrial and manufacturing system engineering from Kansas State University and the Ph.D. in industrial and systems engineering from Mississippi State.

Interactive Station Innovation in Orbit: Designs for NASA’s Future

Fashion met science recently as an interdisciplinary team from TCU won the 2025 Best Innovation Award at NASA’s Spaceflight Human Optimization Conference for their project, “ Innovation in Orbit: Optimized Suit Environmental Protection Garment Seams .” The team, advised by Dr. Charles E. Freeman, devel oped a “mutant seam” designed to prevent lunar dust from penetrating astronaut spacesuits. Utilizing Kevlar and Teflon, prototypes underwent rigorous simulations with lunar simulant dust, proving highly durable. NASA mentors are interested in integrating this technology into future Artemis mission space suits, and the team is exploring terrestrial applications for improved Personal Protective Equipment.

Dr. Charles E. Freeman Department Chair, Professor of Fashion Merchandising Director of Research and Creative Scholarship Initiatives College of Fine Arts Dr. Freeman brings a wealth of industry expertise

and research interests to TCU, focusing particularly on product development, cotton end-use and creative thinking processes. A distinguished leader in his field, he was named president-elect of the International Textile and Apparel Association for 2025. Beyond his academic roles, Dr. Freeman is an active entrepre neur, serving as the CEO of Humo, LLC and Humo.golf. Prior to joining TCU in 2024, he was an associate professor at Mississippi State University, specializing in textile and apparel research.

Interactive Station Berry Good Science in Action

Dr. Kayla N. Green Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Affairs Professor of Chemistry Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering Dr. Green earned a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from Texas A&M University in 2007 and completed postdoc toral training in advanced imaging at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She joined the faculty at TCU in 2010, was promoted to associate professor in 2016, and to full professor in 2022. In 2025, she was appointed assistant dean in the Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering. Dr. Green is actively engaged in student mentoring, STEM outreach and advancing inclusive pathways in science, and her research and service have received broad institutional and national recognition. The Green Research Group at TCU , led by Dr. Kayla N. Green, is an interdisciplinary laboratory focusing on inorganic chemis try, biology and physics to address biomedical challenges. The group’s primary research involves developing small molecules using organic and inorganic synthetic methods to combat oxidative stress and metal-ion misregulation in neurodegener ative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and cataracts. Additionally, the group researches novel metal-based cata lysts for chemical transformations and explores advanced MRI contrast agents and electrochemical biosensors for cancer biomarkers.

The Natural Resources Research Initiative (NRRI) is a university wide program launched in 2025 to address global environmental and resource challenges. Led by inaugural director Dr. Omar R. Harvey, the initiative supports TCU’s goal of achieving R1 research status by coordinating interdisciplinary efforts across departments. The NRRI collaborates with established entities like the Institute for Environmental Studies and the Ralph Lowe Energy Institute to advance research in sustainability, energy and conservation. By integrating expertise from the Davis College of Science & Engineering and the Neeley School of Business, the initiative fosters innovation in Earth systems science and environmental management. Interactive Station Natural Resources Research Initiative at a Glance

Dr. Omar R. Harvey Director, TCU Natural Resources Research Initiative Professor of Geological Sciences Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering Dr. Harvey earned his Ph.D. in geosciences from

Texas A&M University and joined TCU in 2015 after a faculty appointment at the University of Southern Mississippi and post doctoral research at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Over the past decade at TCU, Dr. Harvey has advanced the university’s mission through teaching, research and leadership focused on understanding Earth as an integrated system. Through NRRI, he is spearheading interdisci plinary research and partnerships that position TCU as a leader in natural resource innovation — locally and globally.

Interactive Station Immersed in Mind and Motion

“ Immersed in Exercise ” is a research initiative led by Dr. Robyn B. Trocchio at TCU that explores the intersection of virtual reality (VR) and physical fitness. By utilizing full-immersion VR, the Sport & Exercise Psychology Lab aims to combat physical inactivity by increasing exercise enjoyment and motivation. The research highlights “dissociative attention,” where VR headsets help participants focus away from physical discomfort during activities like rowing. Furthermore, the program investigates “digital mindfulness” to improve emotional regulation and exercise tolerance, providing innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance human performance and long-term health outcomes.

Dr. Robyn B. Trocchio Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Dr. Trocchio is an associate professor of kine siology at TCU, director of the MS in Kinesiology Program, and director of the TCU Sport & Exercise Psychology Lab. She holds a doctorate in sport and exercise psychology from Florida State University, a master’s in sport and exercise psychology from Barry University and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Florida. She is a Certified Mental Perfor mance Consultant® (CMPC) and provides mental performance consulting to athletes and exercisers ranging from youth to professionals.

Interactive Station Limb Loss and Difference Lab

The Limb Loss and Difference Lab at TCU , led by Dr. Malaka G. Finco, focuses on improving care and quality of life for individuals withlimbloss,combiningkinesiologyandrehabilitativemedicine. The lab’s research pillars include analyzing musculoskeletal health, establishing fall risk screening and exploring ethical implications of new prosthetic technologies. Additionally, the lab partners with the Amputee Coalition and develops patient centered solutions. The lab has students from both clinical and research-focused programs. They explore ethics, perceptions of technology and preferences using surveys, interviews and focus groups.

Dr. Malaka G. Finco Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Dr. Finco is a researcher and certified orthotist and prosthetist and directs the Limb Loss and Difference Lab at TCU, teaching under-graduate students about biomechanics. She is currently on the board of directors for The O&P Founda tion, where she serves on the research and board development committees. Dr. Finco has mentored a wide variety of students in clinical research, secured competitive funding, published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and has been invited to speak at numerous national conferences.