COS students in lab coats posing for photo.

College of Sciences

Hexagons

We take pride in equipping students for diverse careers in the sciences.

2025 STEM Research Conference

STEM Conference May 2nd, 2025, 8:00 a.m. Region One Education Service Center

Mission

The College of Sciences combines a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate education with the very best of a top-tier research university. Our focus is undergraduate and graduate education, and we provide you with opportunities to achieve your educational goals, whatever they are, from a bachelor's degree to a cooperative Ph.D. 

Dean's List

The dean's list is a prestigious academic recognition published after each regular semester, highlighting the names of undergraduate students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance.

School and Departments

UTRGV offers diverse science, math, and health programs with flexible degrees and research opportunities.

Graduate Student Travel Support

The College of Sciences offers up to $1,200 for graduate research travel, requiring prior funding applications and a completed Travel Request Form submitted two months in advance.

Graduate Student Support Programs

UTRGV's College of Science offers fellowships with stipends, tuition, and research support for graduate students.

Areas of Excellence

COS Joins $65M

Ag Grant

In order to assess greenhouse gas fluxes and conduct soil analyses.

Dr. Karl Berg

Wins International Award

For international recognition for his innovative parrot vocalization research.

Dr. Nirakar Sahoo

receives NSF CAREER Award

from the National Science Foundation for $992,639, to study xenophagy.

Dr. Cristina Villalobos

becomes first AMS Fellow

Dr. Cristina Villalobos, Myles and Sylvia Aaronson endowed professor have been elected Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS)

COS Joins $65M

Ag Grant

Dr. Cristina Villalobos, Myles and Sylvia Aaronson endowed professor have been elected Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS)

Dr. Karl Berg

Wins International Award

Dr. Cristina Villalobos, Myles and Sylvia Aaronson endowed professor have been elected Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS)

Dr. Nirakar Sahoo

receives NSF CAREER Award

Dr. Cristina Villalobos, Myles and Sylvia Aaronson endowed professor have been elected Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS)

Dr. Cristina Villalobos

becomes first AMS Fellow

Dr. Cristina Villalobos, Myles and Sylvia Aaronson endowed professor have been elected Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS)

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