Texas A&M University (2013 – 2015)
BTD IX STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES
Cristina Arenaz
MS - Wild Life &Fisheries Science, Texas A&M University
| BS | Microbiology at University of Texas, El Paso |
| Career Goals - "To complete my Master’s, go on to obtain a DVM specializing in zoological medicine, and ultimately obtain a veterinarian position with a wildlife rehabilitation facility." | |
Andrea Delgado
Ph.D. - High Energy Experimental Physics, Texas A&M University
| BS | Physics, Texas A&M University |
| Career Goals - "To become a knowledgeable scientist and make an important contribution in the field. To take advantage of all the learning opportunities I have access to and apply them to my research career." | |
Arjunen Ryan Kutayiah
Ph.D - Physics, Texas A&M University
| BS | Physics, CUNY Hunter College |
| Career Goals - "My goal is to be a full professor of physics at a top tier university." | |
Raniero Lara-Garduno
Ph.D - Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University
| BS | Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University |
| Career Goals - " I am researching the concept of computing and education for English as a Second Language students. When I receive my doctorate, I wish to either work as a professor, or work in an R&D division of a major tech company." | |
Victoria Lopez
MS - Water Management and Hydrology Science, Texas A&M University
| BS | Environmental Science, University of Texas Brownsville |
| Career Goals - "My ultimate goal is to enhance the knowledge of other individuals on water resources planning and management in order to accomplish a more sustainable way of living." | |
Manuel Salgado
PhD - Atmospheric Sciences, Texas A&M University
| BS | Environmental Science at University of New Mexico |
| Career Goals - "My goals are to earn both my Masters and Doctorate. My ultimate goal is to find or help find a cure for diabetes using animal research; hopefully working in industry(state or federal agency)." | |
Christopher Sandoval
MS - Wildlife Ecology, Texas A&M University
| BS | Wildlife & Fisheries Science, Texas A&M University |
| Career Goals - "I aspire to get a PhD and eventually a lab of my own researching ecology. I also hope to use my research to make and improve conservation plans for governments and NGOs." | |
Jenny M Torres
MS - Water Management in Hydrology Science, Texas A&M University
| BS | Environmental Geosciences, Texas A&M University |
| Career Goals - "To gain enough knowledge and experience to better understand current and future water demands in hopes of improving not only water quality but quantity in my home town." | |
Jose Torres
MS - Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University
| BS | Aerospace, University of Florida |
| Career Goals - "I wish to acquire enough technical knowledge in the area of Rotor Dynamics to help solve the engineering problems we are facing today, while also having a healthy work/family balanced lifestyle. " | |
Jose Veleta
Ph.D. - Chemistry, Texas A&M University
| BS | Chemistry, University of Texas at El Paso |
| Career Goals - "I would like to become a professor and have my own research laboratory. I am interested in conducting research in the area of inorganic/organometallic chemistry, but more importantly, mentor students and promote education in the field of science." | |
Michael Whitely
Ph.D. - Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University
| BS | Biomedical Engineering,Texas A&M University |
| Career Goals - "Through a career in an innovative research environment, I wish to provide meaningful advancement to the fields of biomaterial science and regenerative medicine. I hope to further expand collaboration between academia and industry." | |
Dwayla Wilson
MS - Animal Science Physiology of Reproduction, Texas A&M University
| BS | Animal Science, Southern University |
| Career Goals - "My goals are to earn both my Masters and Doctorate. My ultimate goal is to find or help find a cure for diabetes using animal research; hopefully working in industry(state or federal agency)." | |
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No. HRD- 1301877.