Dr. Dennis' long resume - Texas A&M Transportation Institute

B I O G R A P H I C A L D A T A S H E E T 

MAURICE E. DENNIS, III (Maury) May 2011 

Coordinator (1977-2006) 

Safety Education Program 

Health and Kinesiology 

Texas A&M University 

College Station, Texas 77843- 

4243 

Professor Emeritus 

(2006- Present) 

Senior Research Scientist 

TX. Trans. Institute 

Center for Transportation Safety 

(2007-Present) 

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS: 

Director (1997-Present) 

Center for Alcohol and Drug 

Education Studies 


MS 4243 

College Station, Texas 77844 

Office: (979) 845-9929 

Fax: (979) 845-4872 

Email: med@hlknmail.tamu.edu 

maurydennis@hotmail.com 

m-dennis@ttimail.tamu.edu 

PERSONAL: 

Home: (979) 690-9586 

Cell: (979) 219-1257 

Married: Patricia Ann Kile (1965) 

Children: Stephen Edward (1968) 

Kyle Maurice (1972) 

Mark Andrew (1977) 

Grandchildren: Allison (2001) 

Ashley (2001) 

Garrett (2004) 

Teaching and curriculum development in alcohol and traffic safety education programs. Research in alcohol and 

traffic safety related fields. 

The following courses were taught or directed while at Texas A&M University. 

SAED 201 Preventing Alcohol and Drug Abuse 

HE 221 Safety 

SAED 301 Nature and Scope of Safety Education 

SAED 427 Driver Education 

SAED 428 Teaching Driver and Traffic Safety Education 

SAED 430 Motorcycle Safety Education 

SAED 485 Problems 

SAED 601 Behavioral Factors in Traffic Safety 

SAED 604 Alcohol and Traffic Safety 

SAED 608 Issues and Trends in Safety Education 

SAED 610 Administration of Safety Education Programs 

SAED 620 Traffic Safety Communications 

SAED 624 School and College Accident Prevention 

SAED 628 Professional Development in Safety Education 

SAED 630 Traffic Safety Education Innovations 

INED 680 Proseminar 

SAED 681 Seminar 

SAED 684 Internship 

INED 685 Problems 

SAED 690 Theory of Research in Safety Education 

SAED 691 Research 

SAED 692 Professional Study 

The following courses were taught or directed while at Florida State University: 

PLE 360 Driver and Traffic Safety Education 

PLE 460 Teaching of Driver and Traffic Safety Education 

PLE 461 Principles of Safety Education 

HPF 460 The Highway Transportation System

MAURICE E. DENNIS, page 2 of 37 pages 

HPF 500 Research in Traffic Safety 

HPF 560 Human Factors in Highway Safety 

HPF 591 Directed Individual Study 

HPF 597 Supervised Research 

HPF 598 Supervised Teaching 

HPF 660 Seminar in Traffic Safety 

HPF 661 Field Experience in Traffic Safety 

EDUCATION 

Diploma Gillis High School, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 1960 

B.S. Mathematics, Northwestern State College of Louisiana, 1964 

M.S. Physical Education, Northwestern State College of Louisiana, 1966 

Ph.D. Education with emphasis in Traffic Safety and Physical Education, Florida State University, 1971 

EXPERIENCE 

Professor Emeritus (2006-Present). 

Director, Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies, Texas A&M University (1997 – 2006). 

Coordinator and Professor, Safety Education Program, Department of Health and Kinesiology, College of Education, 

Texas A&M University (1991-2006). 

Coordinator and Professor; Safety Education Program; Industrial, Vocational and Technical Education Department, 

Texas A&M University (1984-1991). 

Coordinator and Associate Professor; Safety Education Program; Industrial, Vocational and Technical Education 

Department, Texas A&M University (1979-1984). 

Coordinator and Assistant Professor, Safety Education Program, Industrial Education Department, Texas A&M 

University (1977-1979). 

Assistant Professor, Safety Education Program, Industrial Education Department, Texas A&M University (1976-1977). 

Assistant Professor and Member of Graduate Faculty, Transportation and Safety Program, Florida State University, 

Tallahassee, Florida (1971-1976). 

Instructor, Traffic Safety Education Program, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida (1969-1971). 

Graduate Assistant, Department of Physical Education (Traffic Safety Education Program), Florida State University, 


Teacher of Driver and Traffic Safety Education, Physical Education and Athletic Coach, Rickards High School, 


Assistant Track Coach, Northwestern State College, Natchitoches, Louisiana (1965-1966). 

Teacher of Mathematics and Civics and Athletic Coach, LaGrange Junior High School, Lake Charles, Louisiana (1964- 

1965). 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS 

International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety 

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society 

American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (Board of Directors, 1980-1982) (President, 1983-1984) 

(National Conference Chairman, 1990-1991) (Budget Chairman and Executive Committee, 1991-1992) (Standards 

Committee Chairman, 1995-1998, 1998-2001) (Chairman, Research Division, 2003-2004) 

Fellow, American Academy of Safety Education 

Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (Board of Directors, 1978-1982) (Secretary, 1983-1984) 

(President, 1987-1988) (Chairman, Legislative Committee, 1997-1998) (Chairman, Advisory Committee, 2001- 

2005) 

American Association for Automotive Medicine 

Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association (President, 1979-1980) (Board of Directors, 1985-1987 and 

1988-1990) (Constitution and Bylaws Committee, 1999-2001) 

HONORS, AWARDS AND LISTINGS


Texas A&M University College of Education Crystal Apple Outstanding Educator Award- 2006 

Texas A&M University Division of Health Education Distinguished Career Award- 2006 

Texas A&M University Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Award - 2004 

American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Kaywood Award , 2003 

Lifetime Membership Service Award Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association, 2002 

Division of Health and Safety Research Award, 2001 

Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Public Service Award, 1995 

Lone Star Service Award for Youth Alcohol Education Program, 1992 

College of Education Excellence in External Funding Award, 1992 

Council of Principal Investigators, 1991-1992, Chairman 

Council of Principal Investigators, 1990-1991, Executive Committee and Secretary 

College of Education Master Teacher Resource Panel, 1990-1991 

Faulty Senate, 1987-1990 

Distinguished Teaching Award, TAMU Association of Former Students, 1988 

College of Education nominee for Piper Professor Teaching Award, 1987 

Silvernale Award, 1987 

Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association President Honor Award, 1987 

Fellow, American Academy of Safety Education, 1985 

Honor Award, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1982 

Honor Award, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1982 

Automotive Safety Foundation Fellowship Recipient, 1968-1969 

Honors graduate, Bachelor of Science Degree, 1964 

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS 

State and National Professional Societies 

Member, Editorial Advisory Council, The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education 

Association, 1994-2005 

Chairman, Panel of Referees, Journal of the Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1999-2005 

Member, Technical Publication Editorial Advisory Board, National Safety Council, 1999-2005 

Chairman, Legislative Committee, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1999-2004 

Member, Constitution and Bylaws Committee, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1999- 

2002 

Chairman, Teacher of the Year Committee, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1995-1998 

Member, Standards Committee, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1998-2000 

Member, Texas Ignition Interlock Advisory Committee, 1998-2002 

Member, Texas Research Society on Alcoholism, 1993-2002 

Reviewer, Editorial Advisory Council, The Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 1994-1995, 2001-2002 

Member, National Committee for Motor Fleet Supervisor Training and Certification, 1994-1995 

Chairman, Resolution Committee, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1993-1994 

Member, Legislative Committee, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1993-1994 

Reviewer, Alcohol, Drugs & Driving, 1993-1994


Member, Editorial Advisory Council, Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 1982-1991 

Member, Committee on Operator Education and Regulation, Transportation Research Board, National Research 

Council (National Academy of Sciences), 1988-1991 

Chairman, Research Division, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1987 

Member, Advisory Committee, National Study of School Evaluation for development of the sixth edition of 

Evaluative Criteria, 1985-1986 

Member, Executive Committee, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1982-1985, 1991-1992 

Chairman, Standards Committee, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1983-1984 

Member, Driver Education Committee, Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 1981-1986 

Member, R.W. Bishop Memorial Fund Committee, 1982-1983 

Member, Executive Committee, National Safety Council, Driver Education Section, 1982-1983 

Chairman, Constitution Committee, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1980-1981, 1985-1986 

Chairman, Teacher Certification Committee, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1979-1981 

Member, Standardized Curriculum Committee, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1978- 

1979 

Member, Curriculum Review Committee, Youth Alcohol Safety Education Curriculum for the Secondary School, 

U.S. Department of Transportation NHTSA, Washington D.C., 1976 

National Conferences 

Conference Chairman, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1991; Program Chairman of 

Research Division, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, 1985 and 2004 

Chairman, School Bus Safety Conference Session, Transportation Research Boards, National Academy of 

Sciences, 1981 

Chairman, Multiple-Car Driving Range Writing Committee for the 6 th National Conference on Safety Education, 

1977-1978 


Member, Bonfire Safety Task Force, 2000-2002 

Chairman, College of Education, Center Evaluation Committee, 1999-2000; Member, 1999-2002 

Member, Study Abroad Program Policy Committee, 1997-1998 

Member, Read Scholarship Committee, HLKN Department, 1997-2000; Chairman, 1998-1999 

Chairman, Promotion and Tenure Committee, HLKN Department, 1997-1998; Member, 1992-2002 

Member, Texas A&M University Mentors, 1982-2002


Member, Healthy Aggies 2000, 1992-2000 

Member, College of Education Research Council, 1993-1995 

Co-Chairman, Graduate Review Committee, Health and Safety Division, 1993-1994 

Member, Faculty Advisory Committee, HLKN Department, 1993-1994 

Member, Department of Health and Kinesiology Department Head Search Committee, 1992 

Member, Texas A&M University Graduate Research Experience Committee, 1992 

Member, Texas A&M University Strategic Research Planning Committee, 1992 

Member, College of Education Faculty Advisory Council, 1981-1984, 1988-1991 

Chair, Texas A&M University College of Education Awards Committee, 1990; Member, 1988-1990 

College of Education Representative to Council of Principal Investigators, 1989-1990 

Member, College of Education Dean’s Search Committee, 1989-1990 

Member, Advisory Committee for External Funding, College of Education, 1989 

Member, Alcohol/Drug Awareness Committee, 1985-1989 

Member, Student Wellness Committee, 1983-1986 

Member, Interdisciplinary Planning Committee, 1981-1984 

Member, NCATE Committee on Students, 1982-1983 

Chairman, Industrial Education Department Graduate Instruction Committee, 1981-1983 

Member, College of Education Committee on Graduate Instruction, 1981-1983 

Member, Steering Committee on Fostering Educational Inquiry, 1981-1982 

Secretary, College of Education Committee on Graduate Instruction, 1981-1982 

Secretary, College of Education Faculty Advisory Council, 1981-1982 

PUBLICATIONS 

Journals – National 

Barry, A.E., & Dennis, M. (2011). A comparison of actual and perceived drinking problems among driving while 

intoxicated (DWI ) offenders. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 55(1), 53-69. 

Barry, A.E., Howell, S.M., & Dennis M. (2011). Evaluating impaired drivers confidence and intention to “(Please) 

drinking responsibly.” Journal of Safety Research. 42. 137-142. 

Darnell, R. & Dennis, M.E. (2008). Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program Reduces Chance of 

Future Alcohol Related Violations for Young Drivers. The Chronicle of the American Driver & Traffic Safety 

Education Association, 55(3), 20-21.


Barry, A.E., Misra, R., and Dennis, M.E. (2006). Assessing driving while intoxicated (DWI) offender 

characteristics and drinking problems utilizing the numerical drinking profile (NDP). Journal of Alcohol and 

Drug Education, 50(3), 66-79. 

Cowan, J.M., Van Tassel, W.E., and Dennis, M.E. (April 2006). Is there a “Gender Factor” A Comparison of 

Blood – Breath Differences and Ratios Between Men and Women. Journal of the Alcohol Testing Alliance, 

5(1), 10-16 

Dennis, M.E. (Winter 2005). An Analysis of Risk and Young Drivers. The Chronicle of the American Driver and 

Traffic Safety Education Association, 53(1). 

Van Tassel, W., Donovan, K., Fredrickum, W., Dennis, M.E. (Spring 2004). Self-Assessments of Driving Skill: 

Can They Be Manipulated. The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 

52(1). 

Dennis, M.E. (Fall 2003). Is It An Accident or Is It a Crash The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic 

Safety Education Association, 52(1). 

Dennis, M.E. (Fall 2003). Alcohol and Driving: Problems and Research Findings. The Chronicle of the American 

Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 51(1). 

Van Tassel, W. & Dennis, M.E. (Fall 2002). Beyond the Norm with Instructor Preparation: Observational 

Experience. The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 50(4). 

Dennis, M.E. (Fall 2002). Analysis and Evaluation of the Effects of Varying Blood Alcohol Concentrations on 

Driving Abilities. The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 50(4). 

Van Tassel, W., Dennis, M.E. and Manser, M. (Spring 2003). Beyond the Norm with Instructor Preparation: 

Hands-On Experience. The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 

52(1). 

Dennis, M.E. (Spring 2002). Developing Texas Curriculum Techniques with In-service Training. The Chronicle of 

the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 50(2). 

Dennis, M.E. (Spring 2002). Texas Take Offensive to Improve Driver Education, The Chronicle of the American 

Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 50(2). 

Dennis, M.E. (Winter 2002). Evaluation of the Texas DWI and MIP Education Program. Journal of Alcohol and 

Drug Education, 46(2). 

Van Tassel, W. & Dennis, M.E. (Summer 2002) Beyond the Norm with Instructor Preparation: Special Topics, 

The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 50(3). 

Dennis, M.E. (Fall 1999) Evaluation of Measures to Deal with DWI Drivers. The Chronicle of the American 

Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 47 (4). 

Dennis, M.E. (Winter 1999) Research on the Relationship of Wireless Communication to Traffic Crashes, The 

Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 47 (1). 

Dennis, M.E. (1999) DUI/DWI: An Update for Driver Educators, The Chronicle of the American Driver and 

Traffic Safety Education Association, 47 (2). 

Dennis, M.E. (1997) Cellular Phones and Driver Education, The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic 

Safety Education Association, 45 (3).


Dennis, M.E. (1995) Effects of Alcohol on Driving Task Abilities, The Chronicle of the American Driver and 

Traffic Safety Education Association, 43 (3): 6-7. 

Dennis, M.E. (1995) Risk Behavior Analysis, The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education 

Association, 42 (4): 4-5. 

Dennis, M.E. (1994) Driver Education, Past and Future, The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety 

Education Association, 42 (3): 2-4. 

Dennis, M.E. (1994) Alcohol Education for Young People Convicted of Minor in Possession, The Chronicle of the 

American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 42 (1): 6-8 

Dennis, M.E. (1993) Chronic Alcohol Abuse Effects on Driving Task Abilities, Journal of Alcohol and Drug 

Education, 39 (1): 107-110 

Baker G., Dennis, M.E., and Bouck, L. (1990). Beyond OSHA: Hazard Communication Tips. Industrial 

Education. 

Dennis, M.E. Effect of alcohol on driving performance. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 36(3) April 1989. 

Blaschke, J.D., Dennis, M.E. and Creasly, F.T. (June 1987). Physical and Psychological Effects of Alcohol and 

Other Drugs on Drivers. Institute of Transportation Engineers Journal. (Data Based) 

Dennis, M.E. "Dr. Thomas A. Seals". Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 33(2), January 1986. (Editorial) 

Dennis, M.E. (April 1985). State Driver Education Newsletter Advertising Policies. Journal of Traffic Safety 

Education, 32(3). (Position Paper) 

Dennis, M.E. Driver education 1984 - problems and solutions. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 32(2), January 

1985. (Position Paper) 

Dennis, M.E. What performance standards for high school driver education Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 

31(1), Fall 1983. (Position Paper) 

Dennis, M.E. Analysis of public opinion about driver education in Texas. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 

30(4), Summer 1983. (Data Based) 

Dennis, M.E. Teenage driving - freedom and responsibility. Living with Teenagers, 1983. (Editorial) 

Dennis, M.E. Texas takes offensive to improve driver education. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 30(1), 

October 1982. (Editorial) 

Dennis, M.E. Needs in highway traffic safety graduate education. Ideas, Issues, and Readings in Safety, American 

Academy of Safety Education, 1982. (Position Paper) 

Dennis, M.E. Teacher preparation in driver and traffic safety education: Competency on credit hours Journal of 

Traffic Safety Education, October 1981. (Editorial) 

Dennis, M.E. Myths in the alcohol-traffic safety education program. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 26(4), 

Fall 1979. (Editorial) 

Dennis, M.E. Evaluation in driver and traffic safety education programming. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 

Fall 1979. (Position Paper) 

Dennis, M.E. An instructional game for classroom driver education. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 25(4), 

July 1978. (Position Paper)


Dennis, M.E. Supplemental classroom activities in driver education. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 25(3), 

April 1978. (Position Paper) 

Dennis, M.E. The role of attitudes in traffic safety education. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, July 1975. 

(Editorial) 

Dennis, M.E. and T.A. Seals. Florida's changing traffic safety education program. Journal of Traffic Safety 

Education, October 1973. (Position Paper) 

Dennis, M.E. In-service education through driver education workshops. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 

January 1973. (Position Paper) 

Dennis, M.E. Using small groups in developing the self-image of the driver. National Safety Congress 

Transactions, School and College Safety, 23, 1972. (Position Paper) 

Dennis, M.E. An evaluation of the testmate autocard system. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, April 1972. 

(Data Based) 

Journals - State 

Darnell, R. and Dennis M. (Summer 2007) Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program Reduces Chance 

of Future Alcohol Related Violations for Young Drivers. TDTSEA Journal, Vol. 14. 

Dennis, M. (Fall 2002) Estimation of Blood Alcohol Concentration by Alcohol Dosed Subjects. Texas Journal of 

Alcohol and Traffic Safety, 02-4. 

Dennis, M. (Fall 2002) Teaching the Facts about Alcohol/Drugs in Driver Education. Texas Driver and Traffic 

Safety Education Association Journal, 29-1. 

Van Tassel, W. and Dennis, M. (Fall 2002) Civilian Breath Testers: A New Approach to Breath-Alcohol Testing. 

Texas Journal of Alcohol and Traffic Safety, 02-3. 

Dennis, M.E. and Castleberg, C. (Fall 2001) Road Rage – Fact or Myth Texas Driver and Traffic Safety 

Education Association Journal. 28:1. 

Dennis, M.E. and Sahmer, Amber (Winter 2002) Evaluation Analysis of the Texas DWI Education Program at 

Texas A&M University. Texas Journal of Alcohol and Traffic Safety, 02-1. 

Dennis, M.E. (Spring 2002) Analysis of the Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program. Texas Journal 

of Alcohol and Traffic Safety, 02-2. 

Dennis, M.E., Cowan, J.M. and Smith, L.F. (February 2002) A Comparison of Equal Alcohol Doses of Beer and 

101 proof Whiskey on Eleven Human Test Subjects. Journal of Alcohol Testing Alliance, 4:1. 

Van Tassel, William E. and Dennis, M.E. DWI Impact Panels: Behavior Change Agents, Texas Journal of Alcohol 

and Traffic Safety Education, Winter 2001, Vol. 01-1. 

Dennis, M.E. Traffic Safety Research Needs in Texas Alcohol/Drug Offender Education Programs, Texas Journal 

of Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education, Winter 2001, Vol. 01-1: 4. 

Dennis, M.E. Responsible Alcohol Service, Food and Service News, December 2000, Vol. 2 #12. 

Dennis, M.E. Teaching the “Facts” About Alcohol/Drugs in Driver Education, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety 

Education Association Journal, Summer 2000, 26 #2. 

Dennis, M.E. Analysis of Texas Alcohol Crash Data, Key Ring, Fall 1999.


Dennis, M.E. Analysis of DWI Education Instructor Knowledge, Key Ring, Spring 1999. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol, Country Music and the Driving Task, Key Ring, May 1999. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Adolescent Tobacco Cessation Program, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education 

Association Journal, April 1999, 25 #2. 

Dennis, M.E. State of DWI in Texas: Success and Needs for the Future, Key Ring, February 1999: 1-7. 

Dennis, M.E. Driver Education Needs to Address Cellular Phone Use, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education 

Association Journal, Summer 1997. 

Dennis, M.E. and Terry Kline. Driver Education Classroom and In-Car Curriculum Survey Results, Texas Driver 

and Traffic Safety Education Association Journal, Summer 1997. 

Dennis, M.E. Traffic Safety Education Legislature Needs for 1997, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education 

Association Journal, Fall 1996. 

Dennis, M.E. What is ALR and How Does it Affect Driver Education, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education 

Association Journal, Volume 21, #3 Summer 1995. 

Dennis, M.E. Young People, Alcohol, and Responsibilities, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association 

Journal, Volume 21, #1 Spring 1995. 

Dennis, M.E. Reduction of Motor Vehicle Injuries to Teenagers, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education 

Association Journal, Volume 20, (1): 5-8, 1994 

Dennis, M.E. Safety Belts and Young People, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Journal, 

Volume 19, #1 Spring 1993. 

Dennis, M.E. Education Programs For Alcohol Offenders, Texas Probation, 1 (3), Summer 1991. 

Dennis, M.E. Traffic Conditions in New Zealand and Australia. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education 

Association Journal, 16(2) Summer 1990. 

Dennis, M.E. The role of education in cutting recidivism. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association 

Journal, 14(2) Summer 1988. 

Dennis, M.E. Adapting the Texas DWI curriculum for public schools, The Magazine, Journal of the Texas 

Commission on Alcoholism, 9(1), Winter 1983. 

Chamberlain, I. and M.E. Dennis. Driving on the shoulder of the highway: a Texas tradition. Texas Driver and 

Traffic Safety Education Association Journal, Fall 1982. 

Dennis, M.E. Adjusting to Reality: The 1982 American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association 

Conference. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Journal, Fall 1982. 

Dennis, M.E. Motorcycle safety education in Texas. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association 

Journal, Winter 1980. 

Dennis, M.E. Improving driving education teacher certification in Texas. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety 

Education Association Journal, Summer 1980. 

Dennis, M.E. Don't shortchange classroom instruction. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association 

Journal, 6(1), Summer 1978.


Dennis, M.E. In car evaluation instruments in driver education. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education 

Association Journal, 6(3), Spring 1978. 

Dennis, M.E. Youths need more than education. The Magazine, Journal of the Texas Commission on Alcoholism, 

4(2), Spring 1978. 

Dennis, M.E. Youthful drivers rate high among all traffic errants. Texas Police Journal, June 1977. 

Dennis, M.E. Another look at the IPDE process. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Journal, 

November 1976. 

Proceedings 

Van Tassel, W.E., and Dennis, M.E.. Pocket Model, Numerical Readout Breath Alcohol Monitoring Devices: A 

Laboratory and In-Vivo Based Evaluation, in Proceeding of the 17 th ICADTS, Glasgow, Scotland, August 

2004. 

Dennis, M.E., Expert Witnesses in Alcohol Related Traffic Crashes: Using Research Findings, in Proceeding of the 

17 th International Conference on ICADTS, Glasgow, Scotland, August 2004. 

Cowan, J.M., Dennis, M.E. Is There a Gender Factor A Comparison of Blood-Breath Differences and Ratios 

Between Men and Women, in Proceeding of the 17 th ICADTS, Glasgow, Scotland, August 2004. 

Dennis, M.E. Development and Analysis of a Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program in Proceedings of the 

16 th International Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety, Montreal Canada, August 2002. 

Dennis, M.E. Evaluation of the Texas Youth Awareness Program in Proceedings of the 15 th International 

Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety, Stockholm, Sweden, May 2000. 

Dennis, M.E. Comprehensive Alcohol/Drug Education for Offenders in Proceedings of the 14 th International 

Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety, Annecy, France, September 1997. 

Textbooks 

Palmer, J., M.E. Dennis, D. Ritzel, C. Depue, W. Barta, and C. Butler. Responsible Driving, McGraw-Hill Book 

Co., New York, 2006. 

Aaron, J.E., J.W. Palmer, M.E. Dennis, R. Russell, and C.A. Butler. Responsible Driving, McGraw-Hill Book Co., 

New York, 2000. 

Kenel F., M.E. Dennis, J.W. Palmer, T.H. Culpepper, C.A. Butler, J.E. Aaron. . Responsible Driving, McGraw-Hill 

Book Co., New York, 1997. 

Hales, R.W., J.W. Palmer and M.E. Dennis. Sportsmanlike Driving, 9th Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New 

York, 1986. 

Dennis, M.E. (Ed.). Policies and guidelines for multiple vehicle plan. Proceedings of the Sixth National 

Conference on Safety Education. Washington: American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 

1980. 

Technical Manuals - National 

Dennis, M.E. "Cocaine and Driving - Curriculum Guide", Traffic Safety Programs, November 1987.


Bishop, R.W. and M.E. Dennis. Manpower development in highway safety. Research publication prepared for the 

Highway Users Federation for Safety and Mobility, December 1971. Served as head researcher. 

Technical Manuals - State 

Dennis, M.E. Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (10 th Edition), Texas Commission 

on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Revised 2004. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (9 th Edition), Texas Commission on 

Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Revised 2003. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education Program for Minors: Instructor Manual (9 th Edition), Texas Commission on 


Dennis, M.E., Drug Reference Materials for Texas Judges and Prosecutors, Texas Department of Transportation, 

2003. 

Dennis, M.E., Alcohol Reference Materials for Texas Judges and Prosecutors, Texas Department of Transportation, 

2003. 

Dennis, M.E., Alcohol Reference Materials for Texas Municipal Judges and Justice of the Peace, Texas Department 

of Transportation, 2003. 

Dennis, M.E., Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (8 th Edition). Texas Commission 

on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Revised 2001. 





Dennis, M.E., Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program Course Guide, (2 nd Edition), Center for 

Alcohol and Drug Education Studies at Texas A&M University in cooperation with the Texas Education 

Agency, Revised 2001. 

Dennis, M.E., Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (7 th Edition), Texas Commission on 


Dennis, M.E., Alcohol Education Program for Minors: Instructor Manual (6 th Edition), Texas Commission on 


Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. “A Responsible Alcohol Server Program.” (3 rd Edition), Texas Safety Association, 

Austin, Texas, 1999. 

Dennis, M.E., Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (6 th Edition), Texas Commission on 




Dennis, M.E. and K.M. Dennis, Education Program for Public Intoxication and Other Alcohol/Drug Related 

Offenses, 1997. 

Dennis, M.E., Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (5th Edition), Texas Commission 

on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Revised 1997.




Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G. “A Responsible Alcohol Server Program.” (2 nd Edition), Texas Safety Association, 


Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education for Minors Instructor Manual (3 rd Edition), Texas Commission on Alcohol and 

Drug Abuse, Revised 1995. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (4 th Edition), Texas Commission on 

Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 1994. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education for Minors Instructor Manual (2 nd Edition), Texas Commission on Alcohol and 

Drug Abuse, Revised 1993. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education Manual for Elementary Schools, Texas Education Agency, 1993 

Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G. Driver Education Classroom and In-Car Instruction Curriculum Guide, Texas 

Education Agency, 1993 

Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G. Occupant Protection Teacher's Guide, Texas Education Agency, Austin, Texas, 1992. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education for Minors Instructor Manual , Traffic Safety Programs, 1991. 

Dennis, M.E. Dusty Dillo's Bus, Pedestrian and Bike Safety Program Instructor Manual (2nd and 4th Grade), State 

Department of Highways and Public Transportation, Austin, Texas, 1990. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (3 rd Edition), Texas Commission on 

Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 1990. 

Dennis, M.E. Development of Teacher Guide for videotape "Behind the Wheel with Jackie Stewart", Ford Motor 

Co., Birmingham, Michigan, 1990. 

Dennis, M.E., G. Nagy, J.A. Barrum. Alcohol and Drug Awareness and Prevention in Texas, Criminal Justice 

Center, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas, 1989. 

Dennis, M.E. "Drug Education Supplement to Texas DWI Education Manual", Texas Commission on Alcohol and 

Drug Abuse, Austin, Texas, 1988. 

Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. "Responsible Alcohol Server Program". Texas Safety Association, Austin, Texas, 

1988. 

Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. "In-service Training Manual for DWI Education". Texas Commission on Alcohol 

and Drug Abuse, Austin, Texas, 1988. 

Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. Effects of alcohol and other drugs on driver performance. Texas Education Agency, 


Dennis, M.E. (contributing author). Roadway Engineering Concepts for Tort Claims Attorneys, Texas Engineering 

Extension Service, Texas A&M University System, March 1987. 

Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (2 nd Edition), 

Texas Commission on Alcoholism, September 1984.


Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. Louisiana Traffic Safety Education Program for Alcohol Related Traffic Offenders: 

Administrator-Instructor Manual, College Station, Texas: D&M Enterprises, 1983. 

Dennis, M.E. (Ed.). Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Teacher Preparation Guide, Austin, Texas: Texas 

Education Agency, 1982. 

Dennis, M.E., J.M. Martin, Moss, R.G., and C. Coffee. Texas Traffic Safety Education Program for Alcohol 

Related Traffic Offenders: Administrator-Instructor Manual, Austin, Texas: Texas Commission on Alcohol 

and Drug Abuse, 1979. 

Dennis, M.E. (Ed.). Driver Education Simulation and In-Car Instruction. Austin, Texas: Texas Education Agency, 

1978. 

Dennis, M.E. (Ed.). Driver Education Multiple-Car Driving Range Instruction. Austin, Texas: Texas Education 

Agency, 1978. 

Dennis, M.E. (Ed.). Driver Education Classroom and In-Car Instruction. Austin, Texas: Texas Education Agency, 

1978. 

Bishop, R.W. and M.E. Dennis. Driver Education for Secondary Schools: Alcohol-Traffic Safety Education Unit. 

Tampa, Florida: Tampa Alcohol Safety Action Project, 1975. 

Other Publications 

Kline, T. and M.E. Dennis, ABS Curriculum for High School Driver Education, 1998. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol and the Older Driver, Texas Department of Health, March 1993. 

Dennis, M.E. Do You Know How to Control the Gas, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 

Washington, D.C. (1993) 

Dennis, M.E. What Cost DWI, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, Washington, D.C. 

(1992) 

Dennis, M.E. Development of Teacher Guide for videotape "Behind the Wheel with Jackie Stewart", Ford Motor 

Co., Birmingham, Michigan, 1990. 

Dennis, M.E. Don't let your vehicle control you. Texas EMS Messenger, May/June 1989. 

Dennis, M.E. Wine coolers may kool you. Keyring, 8(3), Winter 1987. 

Dennis, M.E. Competition in DWI education: boon or boondoggle Keyring, 7(1), February 1986. 

Dennis, M.E. Why eight does not always equal eight. Keyring, 5(2), March 1984. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol problem evaluation. Keyring, 5(1), January 1984. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M simulates on street riding. Safe Cycling, October 1981, 1(4), 7. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol-traffic safety education unit for high school driver education. Florida Highway Safety 

Alcohol Education Association Newsletter, March 1976. 

Dennis, M.E. Competency-based teacher preparation and certification in driver and traffic safety education. 

Florida JOHPER, 13(1), February 1975.


Dennis, M.E. Rationale for IPDE as an instructional strategy in driver and traffic safety education. Florida Journal 

of Traffic Safety Education, January 1975. 

Dennis, M.E. Improving court-referral education. Florida Driver and Traffic Safety Education Journal, Fall 1974. 

Dennis, M.E. Driver education curriculum completed by Florida State University, Governor's Highway Safety 

Commission Newsletter, 5(5), February 1974. 

Dennis, M.E. Improving driver education in Florida. Florida JOHPER, 11(1), February 1974. 

Dennis, M.E. The group discussion way to improving drivers' attitudes. Concepts in Traffic Safety, 6(2), Fall- 

Winter 1973. 

Dennis, M.E. Needs in driver education teacher preparation. Eastern Kentucky Traffic Safety Institute Newsletter, 

December 1972, 6,(4). 

PRESENTATIONS 

(While at Texas A&M University) 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol and Driving, TDCAA Intoxication Manslaughter Seminar, Corpus Christi, TX, June 2011. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol/Drug Expert Witness Training Program. Texas Traffic Safety Conference, Austin, TX, 

March 2011. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program. Travis Country Underage Driving Alliance, 

Austin, TX, April 2011. 

Dennis, M.E. The Effects of Alcohol/Drugs on the Driving Task. International Association for Chemical Testing, 

Dallas, TX, April 2010. 

Dennis, M.E. Analyzing the Effects of Alcohol on Driving. Tarrant County Current Trends in Forensic Science, 

Fort Worth, TX, December 2009. 

Dennis, M.E. Programs Beyond Teacher Education, American Driver Traffic Safety Education Association, 

Charlotte, North Carolina, July, 2009. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Effects on Driving, Texas County and District Attorneys Association, Austin, Texas, 

January, July, 2009. 

Dennis, M.E. Young Drivers: Alcohol, Drugs & Distraction, Wisconsin State Driver Education Conference, April, 

2008. 

Dennis, M.E. Comprehensive Alcohol/Drug Offender Education in Texas, Wisconsin Alcohol & Drug State 

Conference, April, 2008. 





Dennis, M.E. Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program, American Driver and Safety Education 

Association, Higher Education Division, August, 2005, Honolulu, Hawaii.




Dennis, M.E. Review of Alcohol Impairment on the Driving Tasks. Texas Impaired Driving Conference, Austin, 

TX, May 2005. 

Dennis, M.E. Expert Witnesses in Alcohol Related Traffic Crashes: Using Research Findings, International 

Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety, August 2004, Glasgow, Scotland. 

Dennis, M.E. Effects of Alcohol on Driving Task Abilities: An Analysis of Case Studies. Texas County and 

District Attorney Association, Austin, TX, July 2004. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Driving Task Analysis for Judges, State Judges Conference, Corpus Christi and Dallas, TX, 

January and February, 2004. 

Dennis, M.E. In-Service Education for Driver Education Teachers, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Association 

Conference, Galveston, Texas, April 2003. 

Dennis, M.E. Provision of Expert Witness Testimony by Traffic Safety Specialists, American Driver and Traffic 

Safety Association National Conference. Higher Education Division, July 2003, Charlotte, North Carolina. 

Dennis, M.E. Effects of Alcohol on Driving Task Abilities. International Association for Chemical Testing, April 

2002, Austin, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. Development and Analysis of a Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program. International 

Council on Alcohol, Drug and Traffic Safety Conference, August 2002, Montreal, Canada. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Driving Problems: Research Findings and Solutions. International Association of Chiefs of 

Police Conference, June 2002, Dallas, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E., Cowan, J.M. and Smith, L.F. A Comparison of Equal Doses of Beer and Whiskey on Human 

Subjects, Poster presentation to the International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety Conference, 

Montreal, Canada, August 2002. 

Dennis, M.E. Analysis of the Texas DWI Education Program, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education 

Association Conference, April 2002, Houston, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. Analysis of Alcohol Effects on Motor Vehicle Operations, Texas Association of Accident 

Reconstruction Specialists, Austin, Texas, November 2001. 

Dennis, M.E. Exploring DWI Education Goals, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association 

Conference, April 2002, Houston, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Laws Related to Teens, 36 th Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association 

Conference, April 2002, College Station, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. The Effects of Alcohol on Driving Abilities, Texas District and County Attorneys Association, Trial 

Skills Course, Austin, Texas, July 2002. 

Dennis, M.E. and Van Tassel, William. Research Division of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education 

Association National Conference, “Analysis of Varying Blood Alcohol Concentrations on Driving Task 

Performance,” August 2001, Nashua, New Hampshire. 

Dennis, M.E.; Van Tassel, William; and, Miller, Terri. Higher Education Division of the American Driver and 

Traffic Safety Education Association National Conference, “College Students and Traffic Safety in the 21 st 

Century,” August 2001, Nashua, New Hampshire.


Dennis, M.E. Region IV Education Service Center, “Analysis and Implication of Alcohol Law Changes,” July 

2001, Houston, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol Alliance Conference, “Low BAC Levels and Driving Ability,” June 2001, San 

Antonio, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Department of Public Safety Prosecutors Seminar, “Psychological and Physiological Effects 

of Alcohol on the Body,” June 2001. 

Dennis, M.E. Intoxication Manslaughter Investigators and Prosecutors Trial Advisory Seminar, Texas District and 

County Attorneys Association, “The Effects of Intoxication,” May 2001. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Annual Conference, “Analysis of Low 

BAC Levels and Effects on Driving Ability,” April 2001, Galveston, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Transportation Institute Research Seminar, “Traffic Safety Research Needs in Texas: 

Alcohol/Drug Offender Education Programs,” November 2000, College Station, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. Higher Education Division of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association 

National Conference, “University Involvement in Safety Research,” August 2000, Billings, Montana. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Department of Public Safety Legal Seminar, “Driving Task Effects of Alcohol,” June 2000, 

Austin, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, “Alcohol/Driving 

Experiment,” April 2000, San Antonio, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, “Analysis of Alcohol Abuse 

Screening Instruments,” April 2000, San Antonio, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, “MIP Education Evaluation,” 

April 2000, San Antonio, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, “Alcohol: How to Teach 

Responsibility,” March 2000, Waco, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. Research Division of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association National 

Conference, “Alcohol Impaired Driving Countermeasures,” August 1999, San Diego, California. 

Dennis, M.E. Texans Standing Tall State Conference, “Youth Alcohol-Related Crashes,” July 1999, Austin, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. Texans Standing Tall State Conference, “Texas Initiatives on Zero-Tolerance for Young Drivers,” 

July 1999, Austin, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, “Research Activities of the 

Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies,” April 1999, Corpus Christi, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. Underage Drinking Prevention Task Force, “Binge Drinking by Young People,” December 1998, 

Austin, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. MADD National Conference, “Prevention/Intervention Education Programs for Youth,” September 

1998, Dallas, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. Research Division, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association National Conference, 

“Traffic Safety Implications of Cellular Phone Usage,” August 1998, Springfield, Illinois.


Dennis, M.E. North Dakota Traffic Safety Education Association, “The Effects of Alcohol and Drugs on Driving 

and Zero-Tolerance for Minors,” March 1998, Mandan, North Dakota. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association, “Laws Related to Alcohol and Other 

Drugs,” April 1998, Arlington, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Department of Public Safety Prosecutor Seminar, “Using Research on the Effects of Alcohol 

on Driving in the Courtroom,” May 1998, Austin, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E. 14 th International Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety, “Comprehensive Alcohol/Drug 

Education for Offenders,” September 1997, Annecy, France. 

Dennis, M.E. American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association National Conference, “A Comprehensive 

Alcohol/Drug Education Program for Motor Vehicle Operators,” August 1997, St. Cloud, Minnesota 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, “DADAP in Texas,” April 1997 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, “Revisions of the TEA Alcohol 

Education Program,” April 1997 

Dennis, M.E. Southwest Traffic Safety Workshop, "At Risk Drivers", May, 1996, Austin, Texas 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, "Development of an 

Alcohol/Drug Profile", May, 1995, Austin, Texas 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, "Development of an 

Alcohol/Drug Abuse Screening Instrument", April, 1994, Galveston, Texas 

Dennis, M.E. American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, "The Effect of Alcohol on 

Driving Abilities", August 1994, Burlington, Vermont (Division of Traffic Safety Research) 

Dennis, M.E. American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, "Risk and Young People", 

August, 1994, Burlington, Vermont (4th General Session) 

Dennis, M.E. Driving Task Effects of Alcohol, Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia and Budapest, Hungry, 

September 1993. 

Dennis, M.E. Development of an Elementary Education Safety Curriculum, American Driver and Traffic Safety 

Education Association Conference, Detroit, Michigan, August 1993. 

Dennis, M.E. Research on Effects of Alcohol on Driving Task Abilities, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety 

Education Association Conference, Fort Worth, Texas, April 1993. 

Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. Overview of the Texas Education Agency Driver Education Curriculum Guide, 

Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, Kerrville, Texas, April 1993 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education Needs of Young People, Texas Alcohol Traffic Safety Education Association 

Conference, Austin, Texas, April 1992. 

Dennis, M.E. Questions Teenagers Should Ask about Safety, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, June 

1992 

Dennis, M.E. Minor In Possession Alcohol Education Program, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education 

Association Conference, Austin, Texas, May 1991. 

Dennis, M.E. Minor In Possession Alcohol Education Program, Texas Alcohol Traffic Safety Education 

Association, San Antonio, Texas, May 2, 1991.


Dennis, M.E. Driver Alcohol Interdiction Program: Using the Proper Persuasion; Texas Safety Association, 

Southwest Safety Conference, Arlington, Texas, March 1991. 

Dennis, M.E. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Candlelight Vigil, College Station Conference Center, 

December 10, 1990. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol and Drug Education for DWI Offenders, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education 

Association Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas, May 1990. 

Dennis, M.E. Driving Task Impairments and Alcohol. Hawaii State Department of Education Conference, 

Honolulu, Hawaii, May 1989. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety, Region IV Education Service Center, Houston, Texas, August 

1988. 

Dennis, M.E. Minor in Possession Alcohol Education Program, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education 

Association Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, August 1988. 

Dennis, M.E. Improving Instruction in DWI Education, Texas Alcohol Traffic Safety Education Association 

Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas, April 1988. 

Dennis, M.E. Promoting Safety Restraint Use by Employees, Employer's Initiatives for Traffic Safety Seminar, 

Brazos Valley Development Council, Bryan, Texas, March 1988. 

Dennis, M.E. Relationship of Alcohol to Driving Task Problems, Texas Safety Association 50th Annual 

Conference, San Antonio, Texas, March 1988. 

Dennis, M.E. Legal Aspects of Drinking and Driving, MADD Youth Conference, Austin, Texas, February 1988. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol and Drugs: Killer Combo, Southwest Traffic Safety Workshop, Austin, Texas, November 

1987. 

Dennis, M.E. Drugs and the Driving Task. First Southwest Institute on Alcohol and Drug Studies, Austin, Texas, 

August 1986. 

Dennis, M.E. Driver Improvement for Adults, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Conference, St. Paul, 

Minnesota, August 1986. 

Dennis, M.E. Teenage Drivers: The Endangered Species. Utah Childhood Injury Prevention Conference, Park 

City, Utah, May 1986. 

Dennis, M.E. Quality Standards for DWI Education Programs. Texas Commission on Alcoholism Meeting, 

Brownsville, Texas, November 1984. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education in the Public Schools. National Student Safety Program Conference, Huntsville, 

Texas, June 1984. 

Dennis, M.E. Standards in DWI Education Programs. Texas Alcohol Traffic Safety Education Association 

Conference, Dallas, Texas, April 1984. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education in High School Driver Education. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education 

Association Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas, March 1984. 

Dennis, M.E. Development and Implementation of a state-wide uniform DWI Education Program - Paper 

presented to the 9th International Conference on Alcohol, Drugs, and Traffic Safety - San Juan, Puerto Rico, 

November 1983.


Dennis, M.E. Effectiveness of Driver Improvement Programs. American Driver and Traffic Safety Education 

Association National Conference, El Paso, Texas, August 1983. 

Dennis, M.E. Analysis of the International Symposium of Alcohol and Driving. Texas Alcohol Traffic Safety 

Education Association Conference, Huntsville, Texas, April 1983. 

Dennis, M.E. Revision of the Texas DWI Curriculum for Public Schools, Texas Alcohol Traffic Safety Education 

Association Conference, Huntsville, Texas, March 1982. 

Dennis, M.E. Validity of Driver Education, Governors Task Force Conference on Highway Safety, Austin, Texas, 

March 1982. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Model Alcohol Education Program for DWI Offenders. ADTSEA National Conference, 

Albuquerque, New Mexico, August 1981. 

Dennis, M.E. Pupil Transportation Safety. Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 

Washington, D.C., January 1981. 

Dennis, M.E. Evaluation of Alcohol-Traffic Safety Rehabilitation Programs. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety 

Education Association Conference, Huntsville, Texas, May 1980. 

Dennis, M.E. Analysis of Driver Education Teacher Certification in Texas. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety 

Education Association Conference, Huntsville, Texas, March1980. 

Dennis, M.E. Driver Education - Current Status and Needed Improvements in Texas. Texas Office of Traffic 

Safety Workshop, Austin, Texas April 1979. 

Dennis, M.E. The Texas Alcohol and Traffic Education Curriculum for Driving While Intoxicated Programs. 

Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, Huntsville, Texas, April 1979. 

Dennis, M.E. The Role of Driver Education in Driving While Intoxicated Court Referral Program. Alabama 

Driver and Traffic Safety Education State Conference, Birmingham, Alabama, September 1978. 

Dennis, M.E. Integrating Alcohol Education into the School Curriculum. 21st Annual Institute of Alcohol Studies, 

Texas Commission on Alcoholism, Austin, Texas, August 1978. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education Program for Driving While Intoxicated Offenders. Conference of the American 

Association for Automotive Medicine, Vancouver, Canada, September 1977. 

Dennis, M.E. The Role of Multiple Car Driving Ranges in a Cost-Effective Driver Education Program. Texas 

Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 1977. 

Dennis, M.E. High School Driver Education Alcohol Programs - Needs and Solutions. Texas Driver and Traffic 

Safety Education Association Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 1977. 

(While at Florida State University) 

Dennis, M.E. Instructional Resources Relating to Alcohol and the Driving Task. Florida Highway Safety Alcohol 

Education Symposium, Orlando, Florida, May 1976. 

Dennis, M.E. Development and Evaluation of an Alcohol-Traffic Driver and Traffic Safety Unit for Driver 

Education. American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association National Conference, Warrensburg, 

Missouri, August 1975. 

Dennis, M.E. Performance-Based Curriculum in Driver and Traffic Safety Education. Southern Safety 

Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, March 1975.


Dennis, M.E. Analysis of the Tampa Alcohol-Traffic Safety Instructional Unit. Florida Driver and Traffic Safety 

Education Association, Gainesville, Florida, January 1975. 

Dennis, M.E. Performance-Based Driver Education Teacher Certification in Florida. Florida Driver and Traffic 

Safety Education Association, Winter Park, Florida, November 1973. 

Dennis, M.E. Competency-Based Teacher Certification and Preparation in Driver and Traffic Safety Education. 

The American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association National Conference, High Education Section, 

San Diego, California, August 1973. 

Dennis, M.E. Using Small Groups in Developing the Self-Image of the Driver. National Safety Council, Teacher 

Education and Research Section, October 1972. 

Dennis, M.E. The Role of Higher Education in Improving Driver Education Instruction. Southern Safety 

Conference, Jacksonville, Florida, March 1972. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION/EXTENSION ACTIVITIES 

In-service Workshops/Seminars 

Dennis, M.E., Luecke, J., Reeder, Albert. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor 

Training Workshops, 2004-2005. 

Dennis, M.E. and Luecke, J.. Texas A&M University, 5 MIP Administrator/Instructor Training Workshops, 2004- 

2005. 

Dennis, M.E., Luecke, J. and Moss, R.. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor 


Dennis, M.E. and Luecke, J.. Texas A&M University, 5 MIP Administrator/Instructor Training Workshops, 2003- 

2004. 

Dennis, M.E., Reeder, A., Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor In-service Seminars, 

2003-2004. 

Dennis, M. and Kline, T., 5 Driver Education In-Service Workshops, April-July, 2003. 



Dennis, M.E. and Dickson, C.. Texas A&M University, 5 MIP Administrator/Instructor Training Workshops, 

2002-2003. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol Laws Related to Driving and Effects of Alcohol on Humans, Texas Education 

Agency, April, May, June 2002, Corpus Christi, Houston, Lubbock, Richardson, San Marcos, Texas. 

Dennis, M.E., Cowan, M., Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor In-service Seminars, 

2001-2002. 



Dennis, M.E. and Dickson, C.e. Texas A&M University, 5 MIP Administrator/Instructor Training Workshops, 

2001-2002.


Dennis, M.E., Cowan, M. and Keppler, J. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor Inservice 

Seminars, 2001-2002. 

Dennis, M.E. and Van Tassel, W. Judges and Prosecutors Workshop, May 2002, United States, Texas. 



Dennis, M.E. and Dickson, C.e. Texas A&M University, 5 MIP Administrator/Instructor Training Workshops, 

2000-2001. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 5 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor In-service Seminars, 2000-2001. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program Trainer Training 

Workshop, Region IV Education Service Center, Houston, Texas, June 2001. 

Dennis, M.E., Dickson, C.e and William E. Van Tassel. Texas A&M University, Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving 

Awareness Program Instructor Training Workshop, Houston, Texas, May 2001. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 3 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor Training Workshops, 1999- 

2000. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 5 MIP Administrator/Instructor Training Workshops, 1999-2000. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor In-service Seminars, 1999-2000. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 2 MIP Education In-service Seminars, 1999-2000. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Instructor Training Workshops 1998-99. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 5 MIP Instructor Training Workshops 1998-99. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Instructor In-Service Seminars 1998-99. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 3 MIP Education Instructor In-Service Seminars 

1998-99. 

Dennis, M.E. Traffic Safety Programs, Education Program for Public Intoxication and Other Alcohol/Drug Related 

Offenses Instructor Training Workshop, April and September 1999. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Instructor Training Workshops 1997-98. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 7 MIP Instructor Training Workshops 1997-98. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 5 DWI Instructor In-Service Seminars 1997-98. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Instructor Workshops 1996-97. 

Dennis, M.E. 5 DWI Instructor In-service Seminars 1996-97. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 6 MIP Instructor Workshops 1996-97. 

Dennis, M.E. MIP Instructor In-service Seminar, 1996-97. 

Dennis, M.E. Public Intoxication Instructor Workshop, 1996-97.


Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 DADAP Instructor Workshops 1996-97. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 MIP Instructor Workshop 1994-95. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Workshops 1994-95. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 2 MIP Instructor Workshop 1994. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Workshops 1993-94. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University MIP Instructor Workshop, June and November 1993. 

Dennis, M.E., D. Dixon, and C. Tatum. Elementary Safety Education Workshop, (5 workshops), 1992-93. 

Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, MIP Instructor workshop, December 1991, May, June and August 1992. 

Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. Sam Houston State University, DWI Instructor Workshop, January, May, August, 

October, 1988, February, May, August, October 1989, January, May, August, October, 1990, September, 

November 1991, February, April, 1992, January, May, July, 1993. 

Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, DWI Instructor In-service 

Workshop, May, July, August 1988. 

Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. In-service Alcohol and Drug Education Workshop, Texas Education Agency (ten 

during 1987). 

Dennis, M.E. Sam Houston State University, DWI Instructor Preparation Refresher Course, December 1985, June 

1986. 

Dennis, M.E. Sam Houston State University, Driving While Intoxicated Instructor's Workshop, January, April, 

July, October, 1985, January, May, August 1986, January, May, August, October 1987. 

Dennis, M.E. Sam Houston State University, Driving While Intoxicated Instructor's Workshop, January, April, 

June, August, and November 1982 and January, May, July, August, and November 1983 and February, May, 

July, and October 1984. 

Dennis, M.E. Sam Houston State University, Driving While Intoxicated Instructor's Workshop, January and May 

1979, August 1980, February, April, June, and August 1981. 

Dennis, M.E. Killeen Independent School District, Innovations in Driver Education, August 1979. 

Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, Alcohol-Traffic Safety 

Education, Corpus Christi, Texas, March 1979. 

Dennis, M.E. Region I Educational Service Center, Preparation of Driver Education Teaching Assistants, 

Edinburg, Texas, July 1978. 

Dennis, M.E. Government of American Samoa, Alcohol-Traffic Safety Seminars, Pago Pago, American Samoa, 

January and August 1977, and May 1978. 

Dennis, M.E. Region I Educational Service Center, Teaching Techniques Using Simulation and Multi-Media, 

Edinburg, Texas, November 1977. 

Dennis, M.E. and W. Peevy. Region X Education Service Center, Implementing Competency-Based Driver 

Education, College Station, Texas, February 1977.


Dennis, M.E. Panhandle Area Education Cooperative, An Instructional Unit in Alcohol-Traffic Safety, Marianna, 

Florida, March 1976. 

Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education Curriculum for High School Driver Education, Leon County, Florida, August 

1975. 

Bishop, R.W. and M.E. Dennis. Panhandle Area Education Cooperative, Development of Survey Instruments for 

Evaluation of Driver Education, Marianna, Florida, February 1973. 

Dennis, M.E. Teaching Techniques Utilizing Electronic Simulation and Multiple-Car Instruction, Leon County, 

Florida, January 1973. 

Dennis, M.E. Instructional Techniques for the Driver Education Teacher, Leon County, Florida, June 1972. 

Dennis, M.E. and W. Tatman. Panhandle Area Education Cooperative, Innovations in Media Usage for the Driver 

Education Teacher, Panama City, Florida, April 1972. 

Extension Programs 

Dennis, M.E. Administrator of Texas A&M DWI Education Program (1983-Present). 

Dennis, M.E. Administrator of Texas A&M Alcohol Education Program for Minors (1989-Present). 

Dennis, M.E. Administrator of Texas A&M Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program (1996-Present) 

Dennis, M.E. Administrator of Texas A&M Education Program for Public Intoxication and Other Alcohol/Drug 

Related Offenses (1995-Present). 

Dennis, M.E. Director of advanced driver skill development activities for Dow Chemical, Union Carbide, 

American Cyanamid and Nalco (1988-Present). 

Dennis, M.E. Administrator of Texas A&M DWI Intervention Program (1989-1995). 

Dennis, M.E. Designer and Director of Innovative Driver and Traffic Safety Education Program for Texas A&M 

University student teachers and A&M Consolidated High School students (1976-1991). 

FUNDED PROJECTS 

(While at Texas A&M University) 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol and Drug Expert Witness Program to Assist Prosecutors, Texas 

Department of Transportation, $287.839, October 1, 2008 – September 30, 2011. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol/Drug Traffic Safety Training for Adult and Juvenile Probation 

Officers, Texas Department of Transportation, $77,101, October 1, 2008 – September 30, 2009. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Texas DWI Education Administrator/Instructor Training, Texas Commission 

on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, $96,000, September 1, 2004 – August 31, 2005. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director) Texas DWI Administrator Seminar, Client-funded, $42,220, September 1, 2004 – 

August 31, 2005. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Client-funded, $3,190, September 1, 2004 – August 31, 2005.


Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Texas Alcohol Education Program for Minors Administrator/Instructor 

Training, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $81,927, September 1, 2004 – August 31, 2005. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol Education Program for Minors Seminar, Client-funded, $14,485, 

September 1, 2004 – August 31, 2005. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol Education Program for Minors, Client-funded, $12,921, September 

1, 2004 – August 31, 2005. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program (Grant-funded), 2004-2005 – 

$15,945. 


$15,945. 




August 31, 2004. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education Client-funded, $5,580, September 1, 2003 – August 31, 

2004. 






1, 2003 – August 31, 2004. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Development of a Web-Based Driving Safety Program, Defensive 

Driving.com, Houston, TX, $5,724 (2004). 


$12,100. 




August 31, 2003. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education Client-funded, $5,800, September 1, 2002 – August 31, 

2003. 






1, 2002 – August 31, 2003.


Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education Materials for Judges and Prosecutors, Texas Department of 

Transportation, $75,945, October 1, 2002 – September 30, 2003. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Texas DWI Education Instructor Training Seminar, Texas Commission on 

Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $91,000, September 1, 2001 - August 31, 2002. 


August 31, 2002. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education Program, Client-funded, $5,975, September 1, 2001 - August 

31, 2002. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Texas Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP) Instructor Training, 

Texas Department of Transportation, $86,382, October 1, 2001 – September 30, 2002. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director) Texas Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP) Instructor Seminar, 

Client-funded, $18,079, September 1, 2001 – August 31, 2002. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP), Client-funded, $15,295, 

September 1, 2001-August 31, 2002. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program, Client-funded, $13,580, September 

1, 2001-August 31, 2002. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education Materials for Judges and Prosecutors, Texas Department of 

Transportation, $78,792, October 1, 2001 – September 30, 2002. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) College Traffic Safety Program, Texas Department of Transportation, 

$113,295, October 1, 2000-September 30, 2001. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Texas DWI Education Instructor Training Seminar, Texas Commission on 

Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $91,000, September 1, 2000-August 31, 2001. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director) Texas DWI Administrator/Instructor Seminar, Client-funded, $28,108, September 

1, 2000-August 31, 2001. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education, Client-funded, $8,150, September 1, 2000 – August 31, 

2001. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Texas Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP) Instructor Training, 

Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $77,963, October 1, 2000-September 30, 2001. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol Education for Minors, Client-funded, $15,828, September 1, 2000 – 

August 31, 2001. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director) Texas Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP) Instructor Seminar, Clientfunded, 

$12,920, September 1, 2000-August 31, 2001. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education/Victim Impact Panel Evaluation Project, Texas Department 

of Transportation, $56,848, October 1, 2000-September 30, 2001. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director) Driver Skill Enhancement, Client-funded, $14,068, September 1, 2000-August 31, 

2001. 


$108,561, October 1, 1999-September 30, 2000.


Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Training Workshop and In- 

Service Seminar, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $91,000, September 1, 1999-August 31, 

2000. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education Program, Client-funded, $10,247, September 1, 1999-August 

31, 2000. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director) Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies Alcohol Education Services, 

Client-funded, $3,395, September 1, 2000-August 31, 2001. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol Education Program for Minors Administrator/Instructor Training 

Workshop, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $77,693, October 1, 1999-September 30, 2000. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP), Client-funded, $10,231, 


Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) MIP Instructor Training, Client-funded, $22,330, September 1, 1999-August 

31, 2000. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Victim Impact Evaluation Project, Texas Department of Transportation, 


Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Adult Education Video Tape Development, Texas Department of 

Transportation, $56,176, October 1, 1999-September 30, 2000. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Safety Education Program, Client-funded, $4,100, September 1, 1999-August 

31, 2000. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Driver Skill Enhancement, Client-funded, $47,973, September 1, 1999- 

August 31, 2000. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Education Program for Public Intoxication and Other Alcohol/Drug Related 

Offenses, Client-funded, $1,247, September 1, 1999-August 31, 2000. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program, Client-funded, $16,140, September 

1, 1999-August 31, 2000. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Instructor Training, Client-funded, $31,701, September 1, 1999- 

August 31, 2000. 



Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Training Workshop and In- 

Service Seminar, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $91,000, September 1, 1998-August 31, 

1999. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP) Administrator/Instructor Training 

Workshop, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $53,000, October 1, 1998-September 30, 1999. 

Dennis, M.E. (Co-Principal Investigator) and B. Colwell, Development and Implementation of a Tobacco 

Education Awareness Program, Texas Department of Health, $100,000, September 1, 1998-August 31, 1999. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Adult Education Video Tape Development, Texas Department of 

Transportation, $53,444, October 1, 1998-September 30, 1999.


Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Program, Client funded, $28,899, September 1, 1998- 

August 31, 1999. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP), Client funded, $18,420, 


Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), College Traffic Safety Program, Texas Department of Transportation, 

$17,324, August 1, 1998-September 30, 1998. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Safety Education Program, Participant funded, $4,513, September 1, 1997- 

August 31, 1998. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Driver Skill Enhancement, Private clients, $48,188, September 1, 1997- 

August 31, 1998. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP), Client funded, $12,595, 


Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Program, Client funded, $7,560, September 1, 1997-August 

31, 1998. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Education Program for Public Intoxication and Other Alcohol/Drug Related 

Offenses, Client funded, $845, September 1, 1997-August 31, 1998. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program, Client funded, $21,585, 


Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Administrator/Instructor Training, Client funded, $19,769, September 

1, 1997-August 31, 1998. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP) Administrator/Instructor 

Training, Client funded, $21,458, September 1, 1997-August 31, 1998. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies, $4,618, September 1, 1997- 

August 31, 1998. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Tobacco Education Program, Client funded, $25,095, January 1, 1998- 

August 31, 1998. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Junior High School Safety Curriculum Program, Texas Department of 

Transportation, $81,985, October 1, 1997-September 30, 1998. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Administrator/Instructor Training Workshop and In-Service 

Seminar, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $90,851, September 1, 1997-August 31, 1998. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP) Administrator/Instructor 

Training Workshop, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $52,000, October 1, 1997-September 30, 

1998. 

Dennis, M.E. (Co-Principal Investigator) and B. Colwell, Development and Implementation of a Tobacco 

Education Awareness Program, Texas Department of Health, $80,000, March 1, 1998-August 31, 1998. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Alcohol/Drug Writing Workshop, Region IV Education Service Center, 

$15,500, September 1, 1996-August 31, 1997.


Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), State Curriculum Guide for Prevention of Drug Use, Region IV Education 

Service Center, $23,700, September 1, 1996- August 31, 1997. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Junior High Safety Curriculum Project, Texas Department of Transportation, 

$94,958, October 1, 1996 - September 30, 1997. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Safety Education Program, client funded, $ 3,861, September 1, 1996 - 

August 1, 1997. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Development of Alcohol/Drug Education Curriculum, Texas Education 

Agency, $ 57,600, October 1, 1996 - September 30, 1997. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Survey of Driver Education Curriculum needs in Texas, Texas Education 

Agency, $ 9,972, October 1, 1996 - September 30, 1997. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Presentation and In-service training, Texas Commission on 

Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $ 90,851, September 1, 1996 - August 31, 1997. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Youth (MIP) Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $49,256, 

October 1, 1996 - September 30, 1997. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Driver Skill Enhancement, private clients, $ 65,342, September 1, 1996 - 

August 31, 1997. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Youth Alcohol Education, client funded, $ 22,155, September 1, 1996 - 

August 31, 1997. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Program, client funded, $ 18,959, September 1, 1996 - 

August 31, 1997. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Administrator/Instructor Seminar, client funded, $ 25,888, September 

1, 1996 - August 31, 1997. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Public Intoxication Course, client funded, $ 1,860, September 1, 1996 - 

August 31, 1997. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), MIP Instructor Program, client funded, $ 12,544, September 1, 1996 - 

August 31, 1997. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness, Texas Commission on Alcohol and 

Drug Abuse, $42, 000, October 1, 1996 - September 30, 1997. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Administrator/Instructor Seminar, Texas Commission on Alcohol and 

Drug Abuse, $ 90,851, September 1, 1995 - August 31, 1996. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Junior High Traffic Safety Program, Texas Education Agency, $ 47,554, 

December 1, 1995 - September 30, 1996. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Risk Module, Texas Education Agency, $39,000,December 1, 1995 - 

September 30, 1996. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Driver Skill Development, Private clients, $63,342, September 1, 1995 - 

August 31, 1996. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Youth Alcohol Education, Client funded, $23,599, September 1, 1995 - 

August 31, 1996.


Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Program, Client funded, $11,390, September 1, 1995 - 

August 31, 1996. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Administrator/Instructor Seminar, Client funded, $25,174, September 

1, 1995- August 31, 1996. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), MIP Instructor Program, Client funded, $12,988, September 1, 1995 - 

August 31, 1996. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Texas Alcohol Education for Minors, Texas Commission on Alcohol and 

Drug Abuse, $47,554, December 1, 1995 - September 30, 1996. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Teacher Training and Driver Education in Occupant Protection Project, 

Texas Education Agency, $ 65,708, October 1, 1994 - September 30, 1995. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Public Intoxication, Client funded, $1,835, September 1, 1995 - August 31, 

1996. 



Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Junior High Traffic Safety Program, Texas Education Agency, $85,253, 

October 1, 1994 - September 30, 1995. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Alcohol and Other Drug Screening Instrument, Texas Department of 

Transportation, $66,000, October 1, 1994 - September 30, 1995. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Driver Skill Development (private clients), $55,775, September 1, 1994 - 

August 31, 1995. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Youth Alcohol Education (client funded), $16,025, September 1, 1994 - 

August 31, 1995. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Program (client funded), $9,705, September 1, 1994 - 

August 31, 1995. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Administrator/Instructor Seminar (client funded), $28,630, September 

1, 1994 - August 31, 1995. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), MIP Instructor Program (client funded), $2,650, May 1, 1995 - August 31, 

1995. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Emergency Medical Vehicle Crash Study, Texas Department of 

Transportation, $25,000, September 1, 1994 - August 31, 1995. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Teacher Training and Driver Education in Occupant Protection Project, 

Texas Education Agency, $ 65,708, October 1, 1994 - September 30, 1995. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Texas Alcohol Education Program for Minors, Texas Commission on 

Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $58,203, November 8, 1994 - September 30, 1995. 



Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Junior High Traffic Safety Program, Texas Education Agency, $ 29,580, 

June 1, 1994 - September 30, 1994.


Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Alcohol and Other Drug Screening Instrument, Texas Department of 

Transportation, $ 70,599, October 1, 1993 - September 30, 1994. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Driver Skill Development, Private clients, $80,774, September 1, 1993 - 

August 31, 1994 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Youth Alcohol Education, Client funded, $14,467, September 1, 1993 - 

August 31, 1994 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Program, Client funded, $10,332, September 1, 1993 - 

August 31, 1994 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Administrator/Instructor Seminar Program, Client funded, $18,050, 

September 1, 1993 - August 31, 1994 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Evaluation of Texas Education Agency Driver Education Curriculum, Texas 

Education Agency, $118,000, November 1993. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Program, Client funded, $5,700, September 1993. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Youth Alcohol Education, Client funded, $16,800, September 1993. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Driver Skill Development, Private clients, $31,200, September 1993. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Interagency Traffic Records Assessment, Texas Department of 

Transportation, $56,000, March 1993. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), School Bus Emergency Evacuation Project, Texas Department of 

Transportation, $8,500, October 1992. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Program, Client funded, $5,908, September 1992. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Youth Alcohol Education, Client funded, $9,456, September 1992. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Driver Skill Development, Private clients, $28,136, September 1992. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Effects of Alcohol on Driving Task Abilities and Research Seminar, Texas 

Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $47,850, September 1992. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Alcohol Elementary Safety Education Curriculum, Texas Education Agency, 

$235,000, September 1992. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Development and Evaluation of a Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Program, Texas 

Department of Transportation, $57,000, October 1992. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Development of an Alcohol/Drug Screening Instrument, Texas Department 

of Transportation, $75,411, October 1992. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Emergency School Bus Evacuation, Texas Department of Transportation, 

$93,995, June 1992. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Texas DWI Intervention Program, TCADA, $57,169, December 1991. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Elementary Safety Belt Education, Texas Education Agency, $73,368, 

November 1991.


Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), MIP Alcohol Education Program, TCADA, $61,122, November 1991. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Skill Enhancement, Texas A&M University Office of Continuing 

Education, $59,700, November 1991. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Alcohol Education Program (DWI & MIP), Texas A&M University Office of 

Continuing Education, $34,000, September 1991. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Minor in Possession Education Film Development, Texas Commission on Alcohol 

and Drug Abuse, $14,900, November, 1990. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), School Bus Boarding and Pedestrian Safety, State Department of Highways and 

Public Transportation, $153,600, November 1990. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Preparation Training for Commercial Drivers Licensing, State Department of 

Highways and Public Transportation, $51,700, November 1990. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Dusty Dillo Safety Belt Program, Texas Education Agency, $85,400, November 

1990. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Model Minor In Possession Intervention Program, Texas Commission on Alcohol 

and Drug Abuse, $61,122, September 1990. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Skill Development Program, TAMU Office of Continuing Education, 

$57,800, September 1990. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Alcohol Education Program (DWI and MIP), TAMU Office of Continuing 

Education, $30,800, September 1990. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Innovative Driver Education Program, TAMU Office of Continuing Education, 

$8,800, September 1990. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), School Bus Boarding and Pedestrian Safety, State Department of Highways and 

Public Transportation, $201,267, February 1990. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Preparation Training for Commercial Drivers Licensing, State Department of 

Highways and Public Transportation, $36,790, February 1990. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Dusty Dillo Safety Belt Program, Texas Education Agency, $84,093, November 

1989. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Model Minor In Possession Intervention Program, Texas Commission on Alcohol 

and Drug Abuse, $61,122, September 1989. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Skill Development Program, TAMU Office of Continuing Education, 

$58,000, September 1989. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Alcohol Education Program (DWI and MIP), TAMU Office of Continuing 


Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Innovative Driver Education Program, TAMU Office of Continuing Education, 

$8,904, September 1989. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Dusty Dillo Safety Belt Program, Texas Education Agency, $70,987, April 1989.


Dennis, M.E. (Co-Principal Investigator), Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program, Texas Commission on Alcohol and 

Drug Abuse, $43,604, September 1988. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Innovative Driver Education Program for high school students, College Station 

Independent School District, $27,000, August, 1988. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), TAMU Alcohol Education Program, TAMU Office of Continuing Education, 

$22,000, August 1988. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Skill Development for Industries, TAMU Office of Continuing Education, 

$21,400, September 1988. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Minor In Possession Alcohol Education Program, TAMU Office of Continuing 


Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Innovative Driver Education Program for high school students, College Station 

Independent School District, $28,640, August 1987. 

Dennis, M.E. (Co-Principal Investigator) and W. Wylie, Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program, Texas Commission 

on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $43,604, August 1987. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), TAMU Alcohol Education Program, TAMU Office of Professional Development, 

$12,000, August 1987. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Motorcycle Education, College Station Community Education, $500, August 

1987. 

Dennis, M.E. (Co-Principal Investigator) and Wylie, W. Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program, Texas Commission 

on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $43,604, August 1986. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Program for High School Students, College Station Independent 

School District, $28,000, August 1986. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), TAMU Alcohol Education Program, $32,000, August 1986. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Safety Belt Incentive Program, Texas Safety Association, $14,962, August 1985. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Program for High School Students, College Station Independent 

School District, $28,080, August 1985. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education for Adults, TAMU Continuing Education, $2,200, August 1985. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Services for Shuttle Bus Personnel, TAMU Office of Business 

Services, $2,000, August 1985. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), TAMU Alcohol Education Program, $32,000, August 1985. 


on Alcoholism, $43,605, August 1985. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Program for High School students, College Station Independent 

School District, $28,000, September 1, 1983 - August 31, 1984. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education for Adults, TAMU Continuing Education, $2,700, September 

1983 - August 1984.


Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), TAMU Alcohol Education Project, Court $31,500, July 1983 - July 1984. 

Dennis, M.E. (Co-Principal Investigator) and Wylie, W. Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program - Texas Commission 

on Alcoholism, $49,331, June 1, 1983 - May 31, 1984. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Program for High School students, Allen Academy, $3,500, 

January 1983 - December 1983. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Services for Shuttle Bus Personnel, TAMU Office of Business 

Services, $1,280, August 1983. 


on Alcoholism, $50,606, 1982-1983. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Services for Shuttle Bus Personnel, Texas A&M University 

Office of Business Services, $7,200, 1982-1983. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Program, Texas A&M University Mini-Grant Program, 

$240, 1982. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Adult Driver Education, $2,160, 1982. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Program for College Station Independent School District, 

$24,840, 1982. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Motorcycle Education, Texas A&M University, $1,620, 1981. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education for Adults. Texas A&M University, $2,160, 1981. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Investigating Accidents for Behavioral Factors Workshop, Texas A&M University 

Mini-Grant Program, $245, 1981. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), University Traffic Safety Education Program (Stipends and Assistantships for 

Graduate Students), Texas Education Agency, $6,000, 1981. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Alcohol Traffic Safety Project, The Western Company of North America, $2,988, 

1981. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Program for College Station Independent School District, 

$20,800, 1981. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Program for Adults, Texas A&M University, $1,260, 1980. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), University Traffic Safety Education Program, Texas Education Agency, $11,103, 

1980. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Motorcycle Chief Instructor Training Program, Texas Education Agency, $5,503, 

1980. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Motorcycle Safety Education Program, International Training Division, Texas 

Engineering Extension Service, $6,360, 1980. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Evaluation of Emergency Driving Techniques Instruction, Texas A&M University, 

Mini-Grant Program, $350, 1980.


Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Innovative Driver Education Program for A&M Consolidated Independent School 

District, $19,100, 1980. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Evaluation and Instruction for the International Training 

Division Road Traffic Control Program, Texas Engineering Extension Service, $9,200, 1979. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Development of a Model Guide for Driver Education Teacher Preparation in 

Texas, Texas Education Agency, $15,508, 1979. 


1979. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Development of Driver Education Visual Materials, Texas Education Agency, 

$14,401, 1979. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Program for High School students, A&M Consolidated 

Independent School District, $12,300, 1979. 

Dennis, M.E. (Co-Principal Investigator) and Koehler, M. Analysis of Driver Instructor Factors, U.S. Department 

of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, $100,853, 1979. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Printing of Driver and Traffic Safety Education Curriculum Guides, Texas 

Education Agency, $13,754, 1978. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Analysis of Driver Education Teacher Preparation in Texas, Texas Education 

Agency, $14,632, 1978. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Project for High School students, A&M Consolidated 


Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), University Traffic Safety Education Project, Texas Education Agency, $7,117, 

1978. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Revision of Driver Education Curriculum Guides, Texas Education Agency, 

$15,018, 1978. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Development of Procedures for Teaching Driver Education to Handicapped 

Persons, Texas A&M University Mini-Grant Program, $200, 1977. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Services for Dilly Shaw Farm and Vocational Training Center, 

Brazos Valley Mental Health and Mental Rehabilitation Center, $600, 1977. 

Dennis, M.E. (Project Director) Driver Education Program for High School students, A&M Consolidated 



1977. 

Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Evaluation for Three Approaches to Alcohol-Traffic Safety Instruction, 

Texas A&M University Mini-Grant Program, $232, 1976. 

(While at Florida State University) 

Bishop, R.W. and M.E. Dennis. Design and Implementation of a Comprehensive Alcohol Education Plan for 

Florida Public Schools, Florida State Department of Education, $8,000, 1976.


Bishop, R.W., T.A. Seals, and M.E. Dennis. Driver and Traffic Improvement, Florida State Department of 

Education and Florida Governor's Highway Safety Commission, $669,000, 1974-1976. While this project 

contained nine separate tasks, my prime areas of responsibility were for: Development of a series of 

instructional modules for high school driver education; conduction of in-service education activities for driver 

education teachers; development and field testing of procedures for competency-based driver education teacher 

preparation and certification; and the development and production of instructional aids for traffic safety 

education. 

Bishop, R.W., T.A. Seals, and M.E. Dennis. Driver and Traffic Safety Education Improvement Project, Florida 

State Department of Education and Florida Governor's Highway Safety Commission, $391,200, 1971-1973. 

Duties included co-development of the project proposal, procurement of approximately $150,000.00 in 

equipment and facilities, and assisting in development of a state curriculum guide in driver and traffic safety 

education. 

ADVISORSHIPS 

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Thesis, Texas A&M University, August 2007. 

Van Tassel, William E. An Evaluation of Pocket-Model Numerical Resident Breath Alcohol Testing Instruments, 

Dissertation, Texas A&M University, August 2003. 

Kline, Terry L. Integrating Vehicle Control Skills Into the 1995 Washington State Traffic Safety Education Master 

Curriculum Guide, Record of Study, Texas A&M University, December 1996. 

Rodriguez-Akabani, Maritza. Understanding of Industrial Safety Symbols Among Culturally Diverse Groups, 

Dissertation, Texas A&M University, May 1996. 

Fonseca, Alma M. Development of an Instructional Guide on Occupant Protection for Older Adults, Record of 

Study, Texas A&M University, May 1993. 

Bouck, Linda. A British Road Safety Education Support Material Curriculum, Record of Study, Texas A&M 

University, August 1992. 

Jones, Daryl. An Analysis of Model Driver Education Programs in the United States, Dissertation, Texas A&M 

University, December 1992. 

Weigand, Michael. Development of an Associate Safety Professional Core Examination Preparation Seminar, 

Record of Study, Texas A&M University, August 1991. 

Richardson, William. A Thirty- Two Clock Hour Driver Education Classroom Curriculum Guide, Record of 

Study, Texas A&M University, December 1990. 

Zakrzewski, Szczepan E. A Comprehensive Driver Education Classroom Curriculum Guide, Record of Study, 

Texas A&M University, August 1989. 

Windbigler, John J. Evaluation of the Effects of Enforcement Tactics on Speed Characteristics on Urban Interstate 

Highways, Dissertation, Texas A&M University, May 1989. 

Goodman, Barbara V. A Driver Education Handbook for Instructors of Persons with Orthopedic Disabilities, 

Record of Study, Texas A&M University, August 1988. 

Thornburgh, Kenneth A. The Impact of Exit Interviews Used by Texas Driving While Intoxicated Education 

Programs on Offender Recidivism and Entrance to and Completion of Alcoholism Counseling, Dissertation, 

Texas A&M University, May 1988.


Ockert, Gerald L. Assessing the Impact of the 1983 Minor's Restricted Driver's License Law Change in Texas, 

Dissertation, Texas A&M University, December 1986. 

Sparks, Berel R. Development of an Instructional Program to Use Simulator Films in a Driver Education 

Classroom, Record of Study, Texas A&M University, December 1986. 

Reardon, Dennis J. A Comparative Analysis of Problem Drinking Measures, Risk Taking Behavior, Personality 

Subtypes and Alcohol Knowledge Among DWI Offenders Assigned to a DWI Education Program, 


Thiel, Randall R. The Impact of the Raised Drinking Age in Texas on Alcohol-Related Traffic Accidents and 

Fatalities, Dissertation, Texas A&M University, May 1985. 

Montgomery, Johnny F. The Identification of Entering Competencies for Transportation Safety Professionals, 

Dissertation, Texas A&M University, August 1983. 

Piernot, William W. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Selected Driving While Intoxicated Programs in Texas, 


Rogers, William C. The Effectiveness of Operation Lifesaver in Reducing Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing 

Accidents, Dissertation, Texas A&M University, December 1980. 

Dempsey, C.A. An Analysis of Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior About Alcohol Between the Texas Department 

of Public Safety Trainee-Troopers and Highway Patrol Troopers, Dissertation, Texas A&M University, 

December 1979. 

Vinson, Gerald E. An Analysis and Revision of the Driving Guide for the Government of American Samoa, 


Leach, Marvin A. An Analysis and Evaluation of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in American Samoa, 


Kolb, Larry L. The Effects of Daytime Use of Headlight and Light Colored Clothing on Motorists' Perception of 

Motorcycles, Dissertation, Texas A&M University, May 1978. 

Stern, David A. A Survey to Determining the Influence of Traffic Accident Severity and Selected Variables on 

Seat Belt Usage by the General Public, Dissertation, Texas A&M University, August 1977. 

COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES 

Board of Directors, Miracle Farm Home, 2003-2010, Chairman, 2009 

Board of Directors, Texas Baptist Children's Home, 1998-2002 (Chairman - Future Care Committee, 1994), 

(Chairman, Miracle Farm 1996-2000) 

Texas A&M University Mentor Program 1989-2006 

Teacher, Single Adult Sunday School class, First Baptist Church, Bryan, Texas, 1983-2010 

Board of Deacons, First Baptist Church, Bryan, Texas, 1977-2010 

College Station Teen Court Advisory Committee, 1998-2000 

Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), 1992-93 

Coordinator of Children Church, First Baptist Church, Bryan, Texas, Fall, 1982 

Senior Citizens Fair, 1980-1981 

Volunteer in "Discovery" Program (teaching wives of foreign students driver education), 1977-1981, 1986 

Safety City Advisory Committee, College Station, Texas, 1978-1979 

Youth Soccer League Parent Representative, College Station, Texas, 1978 

Florida State University Track Official, 1968-1976 

Board of Directors, College of Education Alumni Association, Florida State University, 1975-1976


Sunland Hospital Volunteer, Tallahassee, Florida, 1974-1976 

Board of Deacons, First Baptist Church, Tallahassee, Florida, 1973-1976 

Volunteer Counselor for Florida Probation and Parole Commission, 1975 

Coach of Junior League Basketball, Tallahassee Recreation Department, 1972-1975

Dr. Dennis' long resume - Texas A&M Transportation Institute

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