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    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 Ph.D.

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    Discover comprehensive faculty and student resources at UTRGV's College of Sciences. Access guidelines, development tools, and recognition programs like the Dean’s List. Empower academic and professional excellence with tailored support for faculty and students. Explore opportunities to succeed at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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About College of Sciences

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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


College of Sciences Dean

Lucas Macri COS Dean
Dr. Lucas Macri 
College of Sciences Dean
956-665-8726
lucas.macri@utrgv.edu

Dean's Leadership Team

 

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Dr. Frederic Zaidan, III 
Senior Associate Dean for
Academic Affairs & Student Success

ESCNE 4.637
(956) 665-2404
frederic.zaidan@utrgv.edu

Engil Pereria

Dr. Engil Pereira
Associate Dean for
Research 

ESCNE 4.622
(956) 665-2220
engil.pereira@utrgv.edu

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Dr. Timothy Huber
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs
ESCNE 4.622
956-665-2173
timothy.huber@utrgv.edu

Dr. Christopher Gabler

Dr. Christopher Gabler 
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs 

BLHSB 2.202
(956) 882-6723
christopher.gabler@utrgv.edu


Dean's Office Staff

 

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Dorian Garcia
College Administrator

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

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Lisa Trevino
Administrative Associate / Dean's Assistant

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

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Program Specialist

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Jackelyn Melgar
Program Manager for Student Success
ESCNE 4.636C

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


Finance 

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Luz Alaniz
Financial Manager

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

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Perla Lozoya
Accountant II 
BLHSB 2.202
(956) 882-6521
perla.lozoya01@utrgv.edu
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Neissy Rosas
Financial Analyst
ESCNE 4.609 
(956) 655-5873
neissy.rosas01@utrgv.edu

 


Operations Team

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Nora Blanco
Operations Manager
BLHSB 2.202
(956) 882-6676
nora.blanco01@utrgv.edu

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Guadalupe Cortinas
Program Coordinator

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


Grants Administration Team

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Isabel Nicasio
Grants Administration Services Manager
ESCNE 4.611
(956) 665-5077
isabel.nicasio@utrgv.edu

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Miriam Marquez
Senior Research Services Coordinator
ESCNE 4.613
956-665-3139
miriam.marquez@utrgv.edu

 

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Gisselle Delgado
Grants Administrative Coordinator
ESCNE 4.613
(956) 665-5838
gisselle.delgado01@utrgv.edu

 

Elda Leal

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


Fundraising Efforts

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Antonio Alvarez, Jr.
Director of Development

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


Department Chairs / School Directors

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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. Sergey Griogrian

Dr. Sergey Griogrian 
Interim Director, School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

EMAGC 3.202C
956-665-2173
sergey.grigorian@utrgv.edu

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Dr. Roldan Valverde
Director, School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences

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

 

 

Dr. Teresa Feria

Dr. Teresa Feria
Director, School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences

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

Dr. Sarah Williams-Blangero

Dr. Sarah Williams-Blangero, PhD
Chair, Department of Human Genetics
Brownsville: (956) 882-7501
Edinburg: (956) 665-6426
Sarah.Williams-Blangero@utrgv.edu

College of Sciences - Dean's Office

Brownsville

BLHSB 2.202
(956) 882-6701

Edinburg

ESCNE 4.636
(956) 665-2404 

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