C-STEM Professional Development Workshops
Did you miss one of our wonderful workshops on how to seek a summer external research opportunity, apply to graduate school or why you should seek an for internship? There is no need to worry! The Center of Excellence in STEM Education records most of our workshops so you can still get all the benefits from our speakers, even when you are unable to make it. Check out our collection of recordings for previous sessions!
If you would like to view a listing of upcoming workshops, visit the CSTEM's Calendar page.
Seeking Strong Letters of Recommendation
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Applying for Fellowships for Graduate Studies
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I-ACED Scholar Program: Mentoring and Professional Support for STEM Master's Students
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Fascinating Resources at The UTRGV Center of Excellence in STEM Education
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Fascinating Resources at The UTRGV Center of Excellence in STEM Education
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Google Conference Travel Scholarship
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Applying for Fellowships
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Roadmap to Graduate School
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Structure Preserving Approximation Techniques for Computational Fluid Dynamics
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UTRGV STEM Graduate Programs
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Research Experiences For Undergraduates Summer 2023
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Resources at UTRGV Center of Excellence in STEM Education
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Applying for Travel Funds to attend Conferences
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Research Experiences For Undergraduates Summer 2023
Calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
SACANAS Travel Scholarship
Confrences are a great way to present your research, expand your network. The SACNAS Conference is the largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STREM dicersity event in the country.Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Securing a Summer Internship
JOIN US! UTRGV Students, Luis Tapia is a Computer Science major who interned with Amazon as a software development engineer at Austin, Tx. and Samperio Charlize is a Manufacturing Engineering major who interned with Procter and Gamble (P&G). They can't wait to tell you all about their experieces and how to apply. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Instructors and their Research Green Energy: The Future Trends
Climate change is affecting various parts of our daily lives. Join us, Dr. Jasim Uddin, Interim Chair of the Chemistry Department, will discuss emerging green energy and current energy trends and how energy research can change our current energy habits. Possible sources of green energy include converting the bio-mechanical energy of human footsteps to electrical energy; they produce 20% more power than a commercially solid energy-harvester floor tile. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduates
Join us, Jennifer Scoggin will talk about her summer research experience at the University of Minnesota. It is a great opportunity to meet other students and find out what your research interests are. Get paid +$5,000 to travel to a new city, conduct research, and network. This is one of the best ways to stand out in your future applications and gives you something to present at national conferences. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Machine Self-awareness with Application to Brain Tumor Detection
Join us, Dr. Dimah Dera will discuss her research on developing an artificial intelligence based system that will automatically identify tumor boundaries and volume. The software in development is designed to automatically delineate brain tumors and can be integrated into hospitals to detect tumors earlier and monitor progression of cancer or the success of the treatment. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Summer Research Opportunities & National Labs
Get paid +$5,000 to travel to a new city, conduct research, and network. This is one of the best ways to stand out in your future applications and gives you something to present at national conferences. There are programs for everyone, start thinking about where you want to go, and what you want to do! Kristen Hallas, who recently finished a research internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will talk about her summer research experiences, all the opportunities available for you, and application tips. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Finding a Job in Mathematics or Statistics
Join us, Dr. Huber, Director of Mathematics and Statistical Science, will be going over the careers that are available in Mathematics and Statistics after graduation. A mathematics or statistics major can become a Data Scientist, Statistician, Actuary, Data Analyst, Operations Research Analyst, Computational Scientist and so much more. There are careers for Mathematicians and Statisticians in every area Industry, Government, and Academia. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Applying to Graduate School
Join us, Dr. Keniry will go over the process of applying to Graduate School. There are several steps that need to be taken with enough time including: searching for Graduate Schools, taking the GRE Exam, Writing Personal Statements and asking for Letters of Recommendation. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Finding a Mentor
Join us, Dr. Huber will be going over the importance of finding a mentor for your academic and professional career. Mentors can guide you to stay on track, provide you with valuable information, and help you reach your goals! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
UTRGV STEM Graduate Programs
Join us, Dr. Quetschke, the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs and Dr. Tarawneh, Sr. Associate Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science, will give a talk about the Graduate Program opportunities that UTRGV has to offer. Take this opportunity to get informed about the different areas of study that are available in each program, how to apply, and what is required to complete your degree. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Overview of the General GRE Test for Graduate School
Join us! Dr. Sifuentes will explain what the General GRE Test is, what to expect and how to prepare! The GRE Test is a graduate school entrance exam designed to measure overall academic readiness for graduate school. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us! Dr. Luis M. Fernandez, Assistant Professor in Mathematics Education, Dr. Arturo Fuentes, Associate Chair in College of Engineering and Computer Science along with Dr. Mayra Ortiz, Assistant Professor in Mathematics Education, will be sharing their research experience as well as their journey as a Latinx student. They will provide insight on how they became an instructor in a STEM field. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
UTRGV Alumni "Where are they now?"
Join us! UTRGV Alumni will be discussing their career path, where they have been and how they got there. Priscila de Azevedo Drummond is a Ph.D. student at Northeastern University in the Industrial Engineering Program. She is currently working at the Operations Research and Social Justice Lab led by Dr. Maass. Her research focuses on identifying how migration policies affect human trafficking activities at the US border. Jorge Cisneros completed his Ph.D. at the University of Washington in Applied Mathematics. He is a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Abraham Alvarez Reyna is a Ph.D. student at Auburn University of Alabama in the Civil Engineering Program. He is currently focusing on critical rain that triggers landslides. Thalía Juarez graduated with a Bachelor's in Computer Science during the summer of 2021 and is now a software developer at HTRI in Navasota, Texas. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Creating a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Dr. Mayra Ortiz Galarza will discuss how to create a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and what items to include. CVs are used to apply for jobs, internships, graduate studies, or fellowships. A CV focuses on your academic accomplishments and on your student experiences whereas a resume focuses on your skills. At this workshop, you’ll start working on your CV. The sooner you start, the earlier you can apply for internships or jobs! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Pathways Internships Exploring Careers at USDA
Our guest speakers will give information on federal resumes, how to apply for positions on USA Jobs, and the opportunities that will be available through the Pathways Internship Program. Students from all majors are invited to attend as USDA offers positions to a large array of study areas. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
UTRGV Students Internship Experiences
JOIN US! UTRGV Students, Michelle Navarro interned with Camp Pendleton as a programmer at San Diego California, Pedro Garcia interned with the S&C Electrical Company as a developing engineer, Xavier Rios interned with USAA as a data analyst, and Emmanuel Garza interned with the Bioscience Scholars Program at UCLA! They can't wait to tell you all about their experieces and how to apply. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Roadmap to Graduate School
JOIN US! Dr. Shoshani will go over the best steps to take each academic school year to stay on track and prepare for Graduate School. This includes attending conferences, REU’s, applying for internships, scholarships, and fellowships. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Applying to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship - Part 2
Join us to learn about funding your Master's or PhD degree in STEM! The National Science Foundation provides annual funding of $37k plus tuition to pursue your graduate degree. We will share tips for pereparing your application packet and these tips also rollover to other fellowship applications. This workshhop is for all undergraduate and first-year graduate students. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
UTRGV Honors College
Graduate with Honors! Open to students from any major. JOIN US! Dr. Andersen, the Dean of Honors College, will discuss the application process and what the Honors College entails. Details about member expectations and how you can benefit will be explained. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
UTRGV Students Summer Research Experiences Across the Nation
Join us as Javier Soliz, Mateo Gutierrez and Megan Solis go over what their experience was like this past summer at a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. It is a great opportunity to meet other students and find out what your research interests are. Perks include travel, room and board, and an additional stipend of +$5,000. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Applying to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Join us to learn about funding your Master's or PhD degree in STEM! The National Science Foundation provides annual funding of $37k plus tuition to pursue your graduate degree. We will share tips for pereparing your application packet and these tips also rollover to other fellowship applications. This workshhop is for all undergraduate and first-year graduate students. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at UTRGV
Join us, The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at UTRGV an organization that helps students to practice and teach them how to talk to companies and essentially get an internship and more! is an organization that helps students practice and teach them how to talk to companies and essentially get an intership and more! They will be available to answer any other questions that you may have. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Resources at the UTRGV CSTEM
The C-STEM has tons of valuable information that can help undergraduate and graduate students, from scholarship, REU's, fellowship, and conference opportunities. Join us and learn how to succeed using our resources. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Preparing for Finals Week
Join us as we go over study tips to finish off the semester strong. The end of the semester is approaching fast, let's take today and set up the best way to prepare for finals week. You've made it so far, and you only have a few weeks to go. Good luck on your exams! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Roadmap to Graduate School
Join us with Dr. Villalobos as she goes over what are the best steps to take each academic school year to stay on track and prepare for Graduate School. Including attending conferences, REU’s, applying for Internships, scholarships, and for Fellowships. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Creating a Research Poster
Congratulations on your research, all of your hard work has paid off! Join us to learn how to create your research poster, they are an essential part of research since they help communicate results quickly and effectively. Research posters open doors to opportunities at conferences. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Careers in Government, Research Facility, and Academia
There are endless routes to take after graduating which can be confusing and overwhelming to choose the best route for you. Join us as our panelists Dr. Marisabel Rodriguez, Ms. Jessica Kesner, and Dr. Timothy Huber as they discuss their careers in Government, Research Facilities and Academia. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Talk on the National Security Agency (NSA)
Join us with Dr. William Christian a Research Mathematician as he discusses his career at the National Security Agency. He has worked in multiple areas from data processing to data analytics as a team member, project lead, and organizational leader. Dr. William Christian Dr. Christian earned his Ph.D. from Rice University and BS from University of Maryland Baltimore County. His research focus is optimization and machine learning on data modeled as graphs, especially networks, for analysis and defense. He is a Research Mathematician at the National Security Agency and has been since 2004. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Applying to Graduate School
Join us with Dr. Kronholm as he goes over the process of applying to Graduate School. There are several steps that need to be taken with enough time including: searching for Graduate Schools, taking the GRE Exam, Writing Personal Statements and asking for Letters of Recommendation. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
SACNAS Conference Travel Scholarship
Conferences are a great way to expand your network, explore new job opportunities, talk to company recruiters, attend presentations, and socialize with other students. We invite you to watch our presentation on how you apply for the SACNAS Travel Scholarship. The SACNAS Conference is the largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity event in the country. It is a gathering which serves to equip, empower, and energize participants for their academic and professional paths in STEM. Attend the SACNAS Conference which will be October 27th to October 29th in San Juan, Puerto Rico! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Applying for Fellowships for Graduate Studies
Interested in applying to graduate school after finishing your Bachelors? Join us to learn about fellowships and how they can support your graduate school studies. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Overview of the General GRE Test for Graduate School
Learn more about the GRE, which is a Graduate standardized test used for many graduate schools in the United States and Canada! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
UTRGV STEM Graduate Program Workshop
Join us and meet Dr. Quetschke the UTRGV Graduate Program Director in the College of Sciences and Dr. Tarawneh the Graduate Program Director in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. They will give a talk on their programs and advise you on academic matters. Take this opportunity to get to know them and ask them questions! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Careers in Industry
Join us as our panelist Mr. Faraon Torres, an electrical standards engineer and Mr. David Flores, a mechanical engineer with The Boeing Commercial Airlines, both discuss their careers in industry. Mr. Faraon Torres obtained his Bachelor's and Master's degree of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas-Pan American (now UTRGV). Mr. David Flores obtained his Bachelor's and Master's degree of Science in Mechanical Engineering at UTRGV. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Applying for Conference Travel Scholarships
Conferences are where you can start networking. Networking opens doors to students academically and professionally. Conferences provide information on graduate programs, research and job opportunities. Learn how to apply for a conference travel scholarship so that expenses are paid and you can focus on building those connections. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Great Minds in STEM Scholarship Application
The GMiS mission is to inspire and motivate underserved students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Application deadline is April 30th. Join us to start your application today. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Finding a Mentor
Join us with Dr. Sifuentes as he goes over the importance of Finding a Mentor for your academic and professional career. Mentors can guide you to stay on track academically and can help facilitate decision making by providing information that you may not be aware of. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Research Experiences for Undergraduates Summer 2022
Join us as we go over what our experience was like this past summer at a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. It is a great opportunity to meet other students and find out what your research interests are. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Resources at the UTRGV Center of Excellence in STEM Education
The CSTEM Center has tons of valuable information that can help undergraduate and graduate students, from scholarship opportunities to weekly workshops, CSTEM has it all! Join us and learn how to succeed using our resources. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Applying to the HSF Scholarship
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) makes education a top priority; they award more than $30 million in Scholarships annually. Join us and start your application today. The application deadline is February 15th, 2022. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Research Experiences for Undergraduates Across the Nation
Join us as we go over what our experience was like this past summer at a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. It's a great opportunity to meet other students and find out what your research interests are. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Tips to Be a Successful College Student
Creating study habits and managing your time are vital qualities for succeeding as a college student. Join us to learn more on how to become a successful college student. The application deadline is February 15th, 2022. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Spooky Science
In the spirit of Halloween we explore the history and development of fungi as a biological control agent! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
USDA Jobs
If you have ever been interested in what government jobs entail, join us as we discuss some opportunities within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Sci-Pop Talk
Join us and Dr. Rupesh Kariyat as he tells stories and discusses the science of caterpillars, moths and a celebration of their wonderful life! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Mock Interview Workshop
An essential part of securing any kind of opportunity is the interview, join us to see how you can nail your job interviews! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Securing a Summer Research Internship
Join us to hear how you can secure a Summer Research Intenrship so you can be on your way to have a successful post-graduate career! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
The Ins and Outs of Biomedical Engineering with Dr. Castillo
Join us as Dr. Castillo covers the realm of Biomedical Engineering to see if this career is the best fit for you! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Creating a Research Poster!
Congratulations on your research but now it's time to show it off, make sure to come to our workshop on how to crate a Research Poster! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Dejando Huella!
Join us and a panel of four graduate students to explore their journey of being Latinx students in STEM! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Sci-Pop: Bio-Electricity with Dr.Sahoo
Join the CSTEM Team and Dr. Sahoo as we explore the wonders the Bio Electricity! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Applying to the HENAAC/Great Minds in STEM / Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship
Start applying by joining us to discover how to write a top application, tips and advice will be provded. Deadlines are approaching to apply for these opportunities! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Creating your Resume/Portfolio with LinkedIn
C-STEM invites you to attend our Resume Workshop event. Reggie Hanson, Customer Success Manager, will provide a presentation where she will discuss various examples of effective resumes and how to use them to develop a template that works. Reggie Hanson has an extensive background in industry and will share many insights to help any STEM reach Excellence! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Sci-Pop: Bio-Electricity with Dr. Sahoo
Join us to Sci-Pop Talks, a series of interactive talks and events where Dr. Nikar Sahoo will open to students featuring the intersection of science and pop culture! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Overview of the General GRE Test
Learn more about the GRE, which is a Graduate standardized test used for many graduate schools in the United States and Canada! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Viva La Ciencia!
Join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through the lens of STEM. Dr. Teresa Feria will shed light on the contributions of the Latin/Hispanic community to the sciences and their impact on our everyday lives! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Applying for Fellowships for Graduate Studies
Learn more about the GRE, which is a Graduate standardized test used for many graduate schools in the United States and Canada! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Securing a Summer Internship
Join us to hear from a panel of 3 students and their experiences in applying to industries and government agencies, planning for your future doesn't have to be hard and CSTEM is here to help! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Applying to Graduate School
Are you thinking of pursuing a Graduate Degree? Check out our seminar where we demonstrate what you should expect in Graduate School to see if a Post-Graduate degree is the right path for you! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Resources at the UTRGV Center of Excellence in STEM Education
The CSTEM Center has tons of valuable information that can help undergraduate and graduate students, from scholarhship opportunities to weekly workshops, CSTEM has it all! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Tips to Be a Successful College Student
Welcome back Vaqueros! As you start your new semester at UTRGV it's important to create good habits that will allow you to reach your maximum potential. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
What is Graduate School and What to Expect
Are you thinking of pursuing a Graduate Degree? Check out our seminar where we demonstrate what you should expect in Graduate School to see if a Post-Graduate degree is the right path for you! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Successful UTRGV Scientists
We celebrated International Women's Day by displaying some of the many successes that UTRGV Scientists have achieved! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Scholarships for Women in STEM
Education can be expensive which means that it's important to get as many scholarships as possible. If you are a woman in STEM please watch our presentation on the many scholarships you are eligible for, some of which you might not have even known about! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
SACNAS Travel Scholarship
Conferences are a great way to expand your network, explore new job opportunities, talk to company recruiters and attend insightful presentations/workshops; however, more often than not they require college students to travel outside of their state, we invite you to watch our presentation on how you can go Conferences without every having to pay a penny with the SACNAS Travel Scholarship! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Black History Month TED Talks
We celebrated Black History Month by watching and discussing some TED presentations regarding Black lives in America, celebrating the Black Community and many more. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Applying for Conference Travel Scholarships
Conferences are a great way to expand your network, explore new job opportunities, talk to company recruiters and attend insightful presentations/workshops; however, more often than not they require college students to travel outside of their state, we invite you to watch our presentation on how you can go Conferences without every having to pay a penny! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
TED Talk Valentines
We celebrated Valentines Day by watching some informative presentations regarding the Mathematics of Love and the lack of complexity of falling in love. Did you know you can fall in love by asking 36 questions? If you didn't, then go ahead and click down below to watch our discussion over the TED Talks described above! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Applying to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) gives families resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible. Don't forget to apply before the due date February 15th, 2020. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Tips to Be a Successful College Student
Wether you are Pre-Med, Engineer Major, Criminal Justice or Liberal Arts, part of a college student's future resides in their ability to succeed in their classes, organizations and/or work. If you missed our web seminar on tips and tricks on how to achieve just that go ahead and click the button below to catch up! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Careers in Government, Industry and Academia
From industry to research, the paths for a STEM post-undergraduate student are endless and it can be daunting attempting to choose the right path for you. Join us as Dr. Lino Gonzalez, Dr. Mary Cazarin and Dr. Debasish Bandyopadhyay discuss various areas of STEM Careers. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Green Energy and Our Energy Trends
Climate change is affecting various parts of our daily lives and affecting how we , rising STEM Professionals, tackle problems. Join us as Dr. Jasim Uddin gives a presentation over energy trends and possible sources for Green Energy. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Applying to Graduate School
Are you looking to apply for Graduate School but don't know where to start? Don't worry CSTEM has you covered, watch our recording where Dr. Luis Melara goes over the basics on applying to graduate school so you can have a successful post-undergraduate career! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Summer Research Workshop
If you are interested in applying for Graduate school or you are looking to expand your experience in research, applying for Summer Research programs is a perfect way to diversify your learning and your resume! Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Securing a Summer Internship
Join us to hear strategies on seeking a summer internship from a panel of 3 UTRGV students. Jose Banda and Vicktoria Gonzalezwho interned with Boeing throughout the summer and Marco Perez who interned with Lockheed Martin Space. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Applying to Summer External Research Programs
If you are interested in applying for Graduate school or you are looking to expand your experience in research, applying for Summer Research programs is a perfect way to diversify your learning and your resume! Click play on the video above or click "Watch Video" down below to learn how you can apply for a Summer Research program. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Creating a Research Poster
Are you thinking about doing research with a professor or possibly doing some research of your own in Graduate School? Research posters are an essential part of any research for they will let you communicate your results and your topic quickly and effectively. Click the button below to watch one of our previously recorded meetings where you can learn more about what goes into creating a research poster. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Overview of the GRE Test for Graduate Students
The GRE is an essential if you are thinking of applying to graduate school, if you missed our talk regarding the GRE don't worry we got you covered. Click the button below to watch one of our previously recorded meetings where you can learn more about what the GRE is about and why you should take it. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Applying for Fellowships
Interested in applying to graduate school after finishing your Bachelors? Join us to learn about fellowships and how they can support your graduate school studies. Don't forget to check upcoming CSTEM events in our calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
How to Seek a Summer Internship
Join us to hear strategies on seeking a summer internship from a panel of 3 UTRGV students. Kassandra Parra who interned with Space X for 12 Weeks throughout the summer and is currently working a part-time internship with them in Boca Chica, Omar Guajardo who interned with Facebook through their FBU for Engineers program and secured a Software Engineer Internship for the Summer of 2021 and Andres Gutierrez who graduated from UTRGV with Bachelors Degree in Computer Science and is now working full time for LinkedIn as a Software Engineer.