Conferences


79 th Subtropical Agiculture and Environments Meeting

 February 27-28, 2025

Our students presented during the 79th Subtropical Agriculture and Environments Society Meeting in Mission, TX. Three of our students got awarded for their oral presentations: Romel Hinojosa with 1st place, Audrey Rodriguez with 2nd place, and Dhairya Barot in 3rd place. Jasmin Cañas was awarded second place for her poster presentation. Congratulations to everyone! We could not be more proud to finish our program strong, thank you to our amazing mentors who have done a great job in collaboration with our students!

Romel Hinojosa with his first place award, Congratulations Romel!  Audrey Rodriguez with her second place award, congratulations Audrey!

 

2024 UTRGV College of Sciences Annual Research Conference

April 26, 2024

During the 2024 Annual Research Conference, students were able to present their research. Three students presented their research supported by the program, Andrea Quezada, Ira Narang, and Ramya Kunta. Ira Narang was awarded "Best Undergraduate Oral Presentation" under the category of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences. Congratulations Ira! We are so proud of all of our students achievements, and we recognize their outstanding mentors who have an enormous contribution on their students' success!

Dr. Teresa Feria, Ira Narang, and Dr. Katherine Brown gathered at the ARC 2024  Dr. Julie Vanegas and Andrea Quezada at the ARC 2024

78th Annual Subtropical Agriculture and Environments Society Meeting

February 8-9, 2024

On February 8th and 9th our students attended the Annual SAES Meeting, and presented their research projects. Five of our current students presented during the meeting, and three of them were awarded for their presentations! Andrea Quezada, Arturo Espana, and Isaias Hernandez were awarded due to their outstanding presentations. Andrea Quezada was awarded 3rd place for Best Oral Presentation, Isaias Hernandez won 2nd place for Best Oral Presentation, and Arturo Espana was awarded second place for Best Poster Presentation. Congratulations for your outstanding achievements! Thank you to the mentors for their great work!

SAES Conference students gathered together  saes conference6 From left to right: Andrea Quezada, Dr. Paty Feria, Ramya Kunta, and Dr. Julie Vanegas

 

UTRGV College of Sciences Annual Research Conference, 2023

April 28, 2023

Students presented their research during the UTRGV College of Sciences Annual Research Conference on April 28, 2023. Four of our students participated in total, three presented their posters and only one presented orally. Two students, Josh Gandy and Ana Casillas were awarded Best Undergraduate Poster under the categories of Environmental Sciences and Biology. Sofia Ayala was awarded Best Undergraduate Oral Presentation under the Biology category. Congratulations for your outstanding achievements! Our mentors have done an incredible work along with our students. 

Josh Gandy and Dr. Teresa Feria at the ARC 2023 Dr. Paty Feria, Ruth Galan and Gisel Garza together at the ARC 2023