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- Isaac Cazares
- Natalia de los Santos
- Sarah Durski
- Brittany Griggs
- Dhairya Barot
- Stone Nwamadi
- Lizbet Salcedo
- Anai Tabera-Cruz
- Jazmin Canas
- Audrey Rodriguez
- Adamari de la Cerda
- Carly Skelton
- Marissa Llamas
- Ingrid Moreno, Sophia Alvarado
- Ashley Torres
YouTube video: From Bottle to Beach: UTRGV’s Glass Waste Innovation
Discover how your recycled glass could be making a real difference! UTRGV researchers are part of a groundbreaking project turning everyday glass waste into a powerful tool for coastal protection and sustainable agriculture. Led by Dr. Julie Vanegas, the team is repurposing glass into sand to combat beach erosion, especially at South Padre Island. But that's not all – this recycled glass is also being tested as a soil substitute to grow crops like cilantro and peppers, tackling global food security challenges. Watch to learn how UTRGV’s innovative approach is transforming glass waste into solutions for the environment and agriculture!
Ramya Kunta and Juan Soto 2nd place award winners at GET PHIT Annual Summit
Ramya Kunta and her team partner, Juan Soto, received the 2nd best place award for their outstanding presentation. They presented at GET PHIT: Gaining Equity in Public Health Informatics and Technology 2nd Annual Summit on September 19, 2024, in Arlington, TX. Ramya Kunta, College of Sciences/Biology, and Juan Soto, College of Health Professions/Integrated Health Science. UTRGV Summer 2024 Bootcamp Poster Presentation: "Navigating Choices: The Key Factors Shaping Women's Decisions on Cervical Cancer Screening in Texas."
UTRGV alum researching Valley’s thornforest ecosystem awarded national research fellowship
UTRGV alumna Gisel Garza is passionate about environmental conservation and the Rio Grande Valley’s ecosystems, and has found a way to successfully combine her UTRGV education and her personal interests into opportunities.
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From Bottle to Beach: How Your Last Glass Drink Could Be Saving Coastlines
UTRGV part of a groundbreaking research project that repurposes glass waste, potentially fortify coastlines, and revolutionize agricultural practices.
From classroom to citrus fields: Biology student thrives at Weslaco research center
South Texas College (STC) student Isaac Cazares recently secured a prestigious internship at the Texas A&M Kingsville Weslaco Citrus Center and was awarded an Empowering Future Agricultural Scientists (EFAS) scholarship.
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UTRGV research project using recycled glass for agricultural restoration
UTRGV researchers are using recycled glass mixed with soil to combat erosion and support agricultural and coastal restoration. In collaboration with Tulane University, the project tests the impact of this mixture on growing crops like jalapeños and cilantro, while also exploring its potential to restore coastal dunes. This innovative approach aims to provide sustainable solutions for soil stability and erosion control in the Rio Grande Valley.
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UTRGV 2024 College of Sciences Annual Research Conference Award Winner
May 3, 2024
Ira was awarded “Best Undergraduate Oral Presentation" at the UTRGV COS 2024 Annual Research Conference! Congratulations! Special thanks to your exceptional mentors, Dr. Jennifer Proft and Dr. Katheryn Brown for their invaluable guidance!
Third Place award winner at the 78th Subtropical Agriculture and Environments Society Meeting
March 19, 2024
Andrea Quezada, an undergraduate Chemistry senior student, won third-place award for her high-quality oral presentation. She competed with Master's and PhD's students! Thank you Dr. Vanegas for your outstanding mentoring!
Second Place award winner at the 78th Subtropical Agriculture and Environments Society Meeting
March 19, 2024
Isaias Hernandez won the second place for oral presentation! He is also an undergraduate student competing with Master's and PhD students. Isaias' mentor is Dr. Olufemi Alabi, who is a CoPI in our grant! Thank you for your great mentoring, Dr. Alabi
Second Place award winner at the 78th Subtropical Agriculture and Environments Society Meeting
March 19, 2024
Arturo Espana, undergraduate student at Texas A&M, was awarded second place for Undergraduate Poster Presentation - Congratulations Arturo! Thank you Dr. Julio Bernal, Dr. Amanda Quattrone, and Dr. Sanjay Antony-Babu for your outstanding mentoring!
Valley Citrus growers voting on insect, disease suppression
October 5, 2016
Rio Grande Valley citrus growers vote this month on implementing suppression efforts to battle pests and diseases, some of which have no cure, such as citrus greening.
USDA grant to UTRGV nurtures new scientists to address food challenges
July 27, 2016
A new grant to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will help train students to become the next generation of agricultural research scientists focused on future challenges in climate change and food security.