People
Dr. Sara Black
Dr. Sara Black is a lecturer in the Biology Department who grew up in Brownsville. She is the coordinator for the Biology 1407 lab course, where students will be using the Pollinator Cantina to produce a digital insect collection. Find out more on Dr. Sara Black's faculty profile page.
Dr. Lucia Carreon
Dr. Lucia Carreon Martinez is a lecturer in the Biology Department. She has used the garden in her Ecology course. Find out more on Dr. Lucia Carreon's faculty profile page.
Dr. Alejandro Fierro
Dr. Alejandro Fierro Cabo is an Associate Professor in the School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences with a joint appointment in the Biology Department. He is interested in restoration ecology and plant animal interactions. Find out more about his work on Dr. Alejandro Fierro's faculty profile page.
Dr. Rupesh Kariyat
Dr. Rupesh Kariyat is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at UTRGV, Edinburg campus. Dr. Kariyat’s research is in the area of insect-plant ecology, examining the mechanisms underlying communication between herbivores, pollinators and their host plants in natural and agricultural ecosystems. More details about his research can be found at Dr. Rupesh Kariyat's website.
Dr. Julie Mustard
Dr. Julie Mustard is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department. She studies behavior in honey bees. Find out more about her research on Dr. Julie Mustard's faculty profile page.