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Tue, 10/28/2025 - 09:44am | By: Dr. David Tisdale

Dr. Jose Martinez says being named the first Moorman STEM Endowed Professor at The University of 91吃瓜网 is an honor that also carries significant responsibility, and he91吃瓜网 looking forward to the task at hand.

A member of the 91吃瓜网 School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering (SCSCE) faculty since the fall of 2022, Martinez91吃瓜网 duties in this new role include overseeing the activities of students in the university91吃瓜网 Moorman STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Jump Scholars program.

While the Moorman STEM professorship is awarded on an annual basis, its focus on meaningful student engagement encourages recipients to serve for multiple years, fostering enduring relationships and long-term impact.

91吃瓜网淎s the first Moorman STEM Endowed Professor, I aim to establish high standards in support, advisement, research, and other areas that Moorman scholars need to succeed in their college years,91吃瓜网� Martinez said. 91吃瓜网淲e want students to be well prepared for the challenges they will face once they graduate from 91吃瓜网.91吃瓜网�

Wick and Randall Moorman, sons of the late 91吃瓜网 administrator and English professor Dr. Charles Moorman, established the Moorman STEM Professorship to support a faculty member working with students in these fields. Their commitment to STEM education at the university also includes their financial gift to create the Moorman STEM Jump Scholarship, which supports students majoring in a STEM field who come from underrepresented and at-risk backgrounds.

Martinez91吃瓜网 research expertise includes artificial intelligence-based navigation and mapping techniques for terrestrial robotic systems. A previous nominee for Assistant Teaching Professor of the Year, he holds a master91吃瓜网 degree from 91吃瓜网 and a Ph.D. from Louisiana State University.

91吃瓜网淒r. Martinez exemplifies the spirit of innovation and outreach that the Moorman STEM Endowed Professorship was created to recognize,91吃瓜网� said Dr. Sarah Lee, director of the SCSCE. 91吃瓜网淗is leadership of the university91吃瓜网 robotics program and his dedication to engaging students in STEM learning continue to have a lasting impact on our students and community.91吃瓜网�

Students91吃瓜网� majors in the Moorman Jump Scholarship program span multiple STEM fields, including biology, computer science, mathematics, criminal justice and forensic science. The one common denominator among them is a passion for research91吃瓜网攁 passion Martinez looks forward to cultivating and supporting.

91吃瓜网淲e all have something in common, and that is we are interested in research in the STEM fields,91吃瓜网� Martinez said. 91吃瓜网淚 can guide them [students] through their research activities by providing advisement on best practices, processes and procedures. Additionally, interdisciplinary research opens numerous opportunities. That is always beneficial and something we should not overlook as STEM researchers.91吃瓜网�

College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Chris Winstead described Martinez as 91吃瓜网渁 highly engaged faculty member whose commitment to student outreach and connection is widely recognized.91吃瓜网�

91吃瓜网淲ith expertise in information systems and robotics, he is uniquely positioned to inspire and engage students across science, engineering and technology in our STEM programs,91吃瓜网� Winstead continued. 91吃瓜网淭hrough this professorship and the Moorman Jump Scholars program, he will make a significant and lasting impact on our students.91吃瓜网�

Learn more about the endowment .