Torrie A. Cropps

Torrie A. Cropps is a Research Scientist in the School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics and a Lecturer in Environmental Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas. She focuses on equitable hiring practices, graduate student socialization, mentoring, and leadership development in Black communities.

• PhD in Agricultural Education from Purdue University
• MS and BS in Agricultural Education from North Carolina A&T State University

Her research explores how inclusive learning environments and mentoring practices enhance student engagement, retention, and career development. She also investigates the intersection of environmental justice and leadership in Black communities.

Her recent publications emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in STEM faculty hiring, gendered racial microaggressions, and strategies for creating equitable academic environments. These works span topics such as inclusive curriculum design, workforce collaborations, and social justice in education.

• 2024: Distinguished Manuscript Award, American Association of Agricultural Education
• 2023: Hilliard-Sizemore Fellow, American Education Research Association
• 2020: Outstanding Dissertation Award, Purdue University

She advises students on career development and mentoring in STEM, though no formal advisee names are listed. Her work aligns with initiatives for environmental education and justice, as seen in her courses like Environmental Justice and Energy, Water, & the Environment. She has participated in training programs such as ACUE's Inclusive and Supportive Online Learning Environment and CIMER's Entering Mentoring.