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Teresa Patricia Feria
Associate Professor
Biology Department
SCNE 2.328
Email: teresa.feriaarroyo@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-7322
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UTRGV, the Citrus Center, the Texas citrus industry, Texas A&M and the USDA-ARS-Cattle fever tick lab all join efforts in training the next generation of future agricultural scientists to cope with food security and climate change challenges. 

Why Apply?

You’ll receive training in how to solve important local challenges in food security and climate change that have a national and worldwide impact. All you need is initiative and enthusiasm to be part of the solution to these problems!

Program Benefits

  • Scholarship during spring, summer and fall
  • A choice of doing research on Animal or Plant Health 
  • Get research experience in the field, lab or both
  • Travel to local, state, and national conferences
  • Publish your results in scientific journals
  • Top students get 10 weeks paid in full to do an internship at Texas A&M University in College Station during the summer
  • Grad or/and job opportunities

How to Apply

  • Send a one page statement indicating your interest in this program and
  • A copy of your transcripts (minimum GPA 3.0) to:  
    • Dr. Teresa Feria: teresa.feriaarroyo@utrgv.edu
    • Or Ruby de la Garza: Ruby.DeLaGarza@osec.usda.gov

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