Faculty Profiles

Dr. Anthony Deringer

Associate Professor — Dept of Health & Human Performance

JOW A116

phone: (512) 245-2561

sd1287@txstate.edu

Biography and Education

Dr. Deringer is an Assistant Professor at Texas State University in the Recreation Administration division. Prior to academia, Dr. Deringer lead backpacking, climbing, and river trips and was the administrator for several outdoor recreation programs. His work experience inspired him to conduct research in the area of human interactions with nature. Recent research project topics include mindfulness in outdoor recreation, nature connection, and virtual nature experiences.

Selected Scholarly/Creative Work

Griffin, L. K., Meaney, K. S., & Deringer, S. A. (2020). “Until I’m Just Too Old to Turn the Pedals”: Exploring Motivational Characteristics of Participants in a High School Mountain Bike Program. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 12, 397–408. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.18666/JOREL-2020-V12-I4-10182
Campano, M. A., Langdon, S. G., Hodges, J., & Deringer, S. A. (2024). That special time of the month: Menstruation and feminine hygiene in college outdoor recreation programs. Journal of Experiential Education. https://doi.org/doi.org/10.1177/10538259231189171
Deringer, S. A., Mitten, D., Rabinowitz, E. R., Leonard, A., & Clegg, J. (2024). Use of Nearby Nature in College Outdoor Programming. Journal Of Experiential Education. https://doi.org/doi:10.1177/10538259241265970
Martin, N. H., Deringer, S. A., & undefined et al. (Eds.). (2024). Wimberley Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan. Wimberley, TX, USA. Retrieved from https://issuu.com/mhsplanning/docs/2024-2034_wimberley_parks_recreation_comprehensi?fr=sMGNkZjc1MTMyOTM
Deringer, S. A., Martinez, G. P., Dussler, M. R., & Morreale, A. M. (2023). A pedagogy of place in a contested border region: an ethnographical examination of student experiences. Journal of Experiential Education, 46(4), 390–411.

Selected Awards

Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award in Service within the Presidential Awards Program. 2024
Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Distinction Award in Service. August 2023
Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Distinction Award in Service. August 2021
Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Distinction Award in Service. August 2020
Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award for Teaching, Texas State University. May 2019

Selected Grants

Kipp, Lindsay E. (Principal), Griffin, Luther Kent (Co-Principal), Deringer, Stephen Anthony (Co-Principal), Mettler, Joni A (Co-Principal), Forsythe, Michelle Elizabeth (Co-Principal). Enhancing mental and physical health of children and adolescents through innovative afterschool programs, College of Education Social Innovation Research Accelerator, Texas State University, $13396. (Submitted: October 2019, Funded: January 2020 - May 2022). Grant.
Griffin, Luther Kent, Deringer, Stephen A (Co-Principal), Thomas, Krista A. Spring Lake Outdoor Education Program, State of Texas, $49276.31. (Funded: May 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020). Grant.
Griffin, Luther Kent, Deringer, Stephen Anthony (Co-Principal). San Marcos High School Mountain Bike Program, San Marcos Commission on Children and Youth, Municipal, $2000. (Funded: April 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020). Grant.
Deringer, Stephen Anthony. Service Learning Mini Grant, Texas State University, $500. (Funded: December 2023). Grant.
Deringer, Stephen Anthony, Griffin, Luther Kent. Improving Ecological Behavior Through Virtual Reality Of Nature, Texas State University, $14000. (Funded: January 1, 2023 - Present). Grant.

Selected Service Activities

Member

College of Education Research Office Advisory Committee

September 2024-Present

Member

Graduate Council

August 2024-Present

Chair

Outdoor Recreation Coordinator Search

January 2024-Present

Undergraduate Advisor

August 2023-Present

Graduate Advisor