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Our strong and diverse faculty – many of whom are leading experts in biology, chemistry, physical sciences, and mathematics – will prepare you for the career of your choice. In addition to our active research faculty and dedication to student success, we have state-of-the-art facilities and research centers in gravitational wave astronomy, radio astronomy, and marine and coastal studies. These offer unique research experiences for students at all levels, from undergraduate to postdoctoral.

Over half of our students are first-generation college students with exceptionally diverse backgrounds. We understand the challenges of students who are traditionally underrepresented in the sciences and our goal is to successfully help them overcome these challenges and achieve their dreams.

Our college is dynamic and growing fast. Enroll today and witness the development of more programs and centers of excellence. Join a college that strives for excellence, serves the community, and prepares its students to be competitive in the world arena.

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Our college is dynamic and growing fast. Enroll today and witness the development of more programs and centers of excellence and become a member of a college that strives for excellence, serves the community, and prepares its students to be competitive in the world arena.

Meet our team

Dean's Office Leadership

Dr. Frederic Zaidan

Dr. Volker Quetschke

Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs

BLHSB 2.117
(956) 882-6723
volker.quetschke@utrgv.edu

Dean's Office Staff

Dorian Garcia

College Administrator

ESCNE 4.602
(956) 665-3875
dorian.garcia@utrgv.edu

Lisa Trevino

Administrative Associate / Dean's Assistant

ESCNE 4.601
(956) 665-8726
maria.trevino1@utrgv.edu

Paulina Moreno

Program Specialist

ESCNE 4.636 A
(956) 665-3821
paulina.moreno01@utrgv.edu

Jackelyn Melgar

Program Manager for Student Success

ESCNE 4.636C

(956) 665-3066
jackelyn.melgar@utrgv.edu

Finance

Luz Alaniz

Financial Manager

BLHSB 2.210
(956) 882-6510
luz.alaniz@utrgv.edu

Perla Lozoya

Accountant II

BLHSB 2.202

(956) 882-6521
perla.lozoya01@utrgv.edu

Neissy Rosas

Financial Analyst

ESCNE 4.609

956-665-5873
neissy.rosas01@utrgv.edu

Operations Team

Nora Blanco

Operations Manager

BLHSB 2.202

(956) 882-6676
nora.blanco01@utrgv.edu

Guadalupe Cortinas

Program Coordinator

ESCNE 4.636B
(956) 665-2187
guadalupe.cortinas@utrgv.edu

Grants Administration Team

Isabel Nicasio

Grants Administration Services Manager

ESCNE 4.611
(956) 665-5077
isabel.nicasio@utrgv.edu

Miriam Marquez

Senior Research Services Coordinator

ESCNE 4.613
(956) 665-3451
miriam.marquez@utrgv.edu

Gisselle Delgado

Grants Administrative Coordinator

ESCNE 4.613
(956) 665-5838
gisselle.delgado01@utrgv.edu

Elda Leal
Program Specialist
ESCNE 4.615
elda.leal@utrgv.edu
956-665-5838

Fundraising Efforts

Antonio Alvarez, Jr.

Director of Development

McAllen: (956) 665-3298
antonio.alvarez02@utrgv.edu

Department Chairs/Directors

Dr. Nicholas Dimakis

Chair, Department of Physics & Astronomy

ESCNE 1.606A
(956) 665-3136

BINAB 2.115
(956) 882-6679
nicholas.dimakis@utrgv.edu

Dr. Timothy Huber

Director, School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

EMAGC 3.202
(956) 665-2173
timothy.huber@utrgv.edu

Dr. Roldan Valverde

Director, School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences

BLHS 2.816A
(956) 882-4077
roldan.valverde@utrgv.edu

Dr. Teresa Feria

Director, School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences

ESCNE 4.364
(956) 665-7322
teresa.feriaarroyo@utrgv.edu