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