Faculty Profile for Dr. Robert B Pankey

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Dr. Robert B Pankey
Professor Emeritus — Dept of Health & Human Performance
JOW A116
phone: (512) 245-2561
Scholarly/Creative Work
Awards
Grants
Service

Biography Section

Biography and Education

 Dr. Bob Pankey is a Professor in the Department of HHP at Texas State University. He Graduated from the University of Missouri with a BS in Education, Southern Illinois University with a MS in Education and Texas A&M University with a Doctorate of Education.

Research Interests

 Biomechanics and Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Exercise Science

Selected Scholarly/Creative Work

  • Mehta, R. K., Towne, S. D., Shortz, A. E., Yoshikawa, A., Pankey, R. B., Smith, M. L., & Ory, M. G. (2015). BMI Selectively Impairs Postural Balance Under Dual Task Conditions. The Gerontological Society of America, 55(December, 2015), 192–192. Retrieved from http://gerontologist.oxfordjournals.org/content/55/Suppl_2/192.3.full.pdf
  • Fohr, B., Pankey, R., & Given, M. (2015). Destined For Greatness (Vol. 1). Louisville, KY: Avenida Books Publishers. Retrieved from http://avenidabooks.com
  • Pankey, R., Mehta, R., Woosley, J., & Shortz, A. (2014). A Comparison Of Four Sensory Condition Protocols on the mCTSIB Balance Tests In Aging Adults. American College of Sports Medicine, 46.
  • Yoshikawa, A., Lee, S., Shortz, A., Ory, M., Mehta, R., Towne, S., … Pankey, R. (2014). Evaluating multidimensional effects of A Matter of Balance Volunteer Lay Led Model (AMOB/VLL) among community-dwelling older adults. School of Rural Public Health Annual Poster Symposium. Retrieved from http://www.ranjanamehta.com/Home/news/betterfallspreventionstudentstopresentatthe9thannualstudentpostercontestduringpublichealthweekattexasam
  • Pankey, R. B., Mehta, R. K., Lui, J., Shosrt, A. E., Yoshikawa, A., Lee, S. D., … Ory, M. G. (2014). Functional and Biomechanical Assessments of A Matter of Balance/Volunteer Lay Leader Model A Pilot Investigation. SAGE Publications, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 58(1), 185–190. https://doi.org/10.1177/1541931214581039

Selected Awards

  • Award / Honor Recipient: Awarded Favorite Professor, The Alfred H. Nolle Chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society. April 1, 2016
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Inducted Into the Hall of Fame - Class of 2014, Carbondale Community High School, Carbondale, IL. January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
  • Award / Honor Recipient: College of Education Award for Excellence in Teaching, College of Education. January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Awarded For Outstanding Accomplishments at the Honors College Awards Ceremony. April 1, 2012
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Awarded Alpha Delta Pi Favorite Professor, Alpha Delta Pi. January 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011

Selected Grants

  • Pankey, R B (Principal), McCurdy, K (Principal), Knudson, D (Principal). Computer Technology Upgrades for Biomechanics/Sports Medicine Laboratory in the Department of HHP, (ACC) funded grant for the purchase of hardware and software, Institutional (Higher Ed), $12000. (Submitted: September 1, 2014, Funded: January 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014). Grant.
  • Pankey, Robert (Principal), McCurdy, K (Principal), Knudson, D (Principal). Internal Student Computing Resources (SCR) grant for the purchase of hardware and software Titled: Computer Technology Upgrades for Biomechanics/Sports Medicine Laboratory in the Department of HHP (Formerly HPER), Institutional (Higher Ed), $10244. (Submitted: January 1, 2011). Grant.
  • Pankey, Robert (Principal), Kutz, M (Principal). Internal Student Computing Resources (SCR) grant for the purchase of hardware and software Titled: Technology Upgrades Needed For Biomechanics Laboratory in the Department of HPER Jowers 210, Internal Student Computing Resources, Institutional (Higher Ed), $8140. (Submitted: January 1, 2008). Grant.
  • Pankey, Robert (Principal), Kutz, M (Principal). Internal Student Computing Resources (SCR) grant for the purchase of hardware and software Titled: Technology Upgrades Needed For Biomechanics Laboratory in the Department of HPER Jowers 210, Institutional (Higher Ed), $8140. (Submitted: January 1, 2008). Grant.
  • Pankey, Robert (Principal). External Equipment Grants for Research Related to Stocastic Resonance Studies, SoloFlex and VibroGym Professional Organizations, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $14000. (Submitted: January 1, 2007). Grant.

Selected Service Activities

Member
Faculty Evaluation Committee
January 1, 2015-December 31, 2016
Volunteer
Bobcat Bonanza Fund Raising Campaign
January 1, 2015-December 31, 2016
Member
Review Board of Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics (ARCAA) Journal
January 1, 2008-December 31, 2015
Chair
Subcommittee for Internship Curriculum Evaluation
September 1, 2015-December 1, 2015
Graduate Advisor
ESS Graduate Intern Supervisor
April 1, 2015-December 1, 2015