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Dr. David Horton, Jr is a Research Professor at the William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering within the University of Houston's College of Engineering. His work focuses on engineering education, student retention, and equity issues in higher education, particularly for Black male students and student-athletes in community college settings. He has contributed significantly to understanding the academic and social dynamics affecting marginalized student groups.
His research spans topics such as pandemic impacts on student experiences, the role of peer facilitators in problem-based learning, and institutional policies supporting student-athlete success. Horton has also explored the intersection of athletics and academic progress in historically Black colleges, gender equity in sports, and strategies to improve degree attainment for underserved populations.
Publications since 2023 highlight emerging trends in faculty public scholarship and the evolving role of academic researchers. His earlier work from 2010–2015 established foundational insights into community college athlete retention and HBCU coaching practices.
Awards and honors sections remain unspecified based on available information. His advisory and grant activities are not detailed in the provided texts, though his research indicates active engagement in educational equity initiatives.
Horton's affiliation with the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department positions him to bridge engineering education research with STEM retention efforts. His interdisciplinary approach addresses both institutional challenges and individual student needs in higher education.
