William Rupley

William Rupley is a Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture at Texas A&M University's College of Education and Human Development. He specializes in reading acquisition, comprehension, and teacher effectiveness, with a focus on integrating technology in education. His research spans over 125 publications and $3 million in grants, addressing topics like reading fluency, vocabulary instruction, and STEM literacy.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Illinois (1975)
• M.S., St. Francis College (1970)
• B.S., Indiana University (1968)

Research Interests:

• Reading comprehension strategies
• Technology-enhanced learning
• Teacher professional development
• Content-area literacy (science/math)
• Assessment and evaluation

His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing evidence-based methods to improve K-12 instruction.

Awards:

• 2013 A. B. Herr Award for distinguished service in reading
• CEHD Research Achievement Award
• Regents Scholar (2001, 2014)

Grants & Leadership:

• PI of $1.5M IES grant on expository text instruction
• Co-PI on climate forecast education projects
• Editor-in-Chief of Reading Psychology