Reginald E. Rogers, Jr. is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Missouri. His research interests are focused primarily on improved water and energy resources using novel nanomaterials. As an educator, Rogers has continuously integrated undergraduate students in his research efforts to broaden their perspectives on their potential roles on societal challenges as rising engineers. Rogers has been heavily engaged in educating and training deaf/hard-of-hearing (D/HH) and other underrepresented students in his research activities. Rogers has been recognized for his teaching, research, and service efforts through numerous invited speaking engagements and awards. This includes receiving the Mizzou Alumni Association Gold Standard Distinguished Faculty Award, the Education Division Award for Excellence in Chemical Engineering Teaching Practice, the Minority Affairs Community Distinguished Service Award, and speaking at the National Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine on the responsible development of nanotechnology.