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.
Applying to the Stars Scholarship Fund
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Applying to graduate School
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Letters of recommendation and cover letters
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Applying to the Sacnas Conference
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Applying to the Tapia conference
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Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates
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Summer Research opportunities for students
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Seeking stronger letters of recommendation letters
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Applying to great minds in STEM Scholarship
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Applying to the Hispanic Heritage fund
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Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates
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Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Checkout our Calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Checkout our Calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Checkout our Calendar section where you can add our events to your personal calendar to never miss a new workshop!
Secure Internship Opportunities at National Laboratory Through UTRGV Careers Consortium
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Secure Internship Opportunities at National Laboratory Through UTRGV Careers Consortium
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Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates
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Applying for Conference Travel Scholarships
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Creating a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Becoming a Successful Undegraduate Researcher
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Mathematical Modelling of Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Research and Summer Internships Opportunities with UTRGV and The Department of Energy
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Applying to Graduate School
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UTRGV STEM Graduate Programs
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Applying to Graduate School
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Summer Research Opportunities at National Labs
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Overview of The General GRE Test for Graduate School
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Preparing a Research Poster to Present at a Conference
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
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Applying for Fellowships for Graduate Studies
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Tips to be a Successful College Student
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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
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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!