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Rebecca Creasy Buckley
- Instructional Assistant Professor
- Office:
- CMAT 128
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 979-314-3953
Education
- Undergraduate Education
- BSA, Food Science, The University of Georgia, 2007
- Graduate Education
- PhD, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Minor: Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida, 2013
- Awards
- 2023 IFT Achievement Award-Excellence in Education Award in honor of William V. Cruess
- 2023 Texas A&M University Adair Advisor of the Year
- Registered Student Organization Category 2020 Texas A&M University Advisors and Counselors
- Margaret Annette Peters Advising Award 2018 Texas A&M University Gail W. & David P. Marion ’65 Teaching Award in memory of Dr. Richard C. Potts ’45 ”
- Courses Taught
- FSTC 201 - Food Science
- FSTC/HORT 311 - Principles of Food Processing
- FSTC 401 - Food Product Development
- FSTC 485 - Directed Studies
Professional Summary
Certifications
- National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Personal Trainer
- ServSafe Manager Certification
Experience and Research Interests
Dr. Creasy’s experience in food science and nutrition spans from the food industry to higher education and community outreach. Her instructional focus at Texas A&M has been on introductory nutrition courses, study abroad programs, and undergraduate food science courses. She enjoys mentoring both graduate and undergraduate students. Her scholarly interests integrate food science and nutrition and include: 1) development and implementation of active learning techniques for food science and nutrition courses; 2) development of STEM outreach programs for youth in food science and nutrition; 3) consumer education addressing bioactive food ingredients, functional foods and effects of food processing on nutrient content.
Professional Memberships and Affiliations:
Dr. Creasy is an active member of the Institute of Food Technologists, American Society for Nutrition and the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior. She is also a member of Phi Tau Sigma Honor Society of Food Scientists, Gamma Sigma Delta International Agricultural Honor Society, and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.