2008

In 2008, TAMUCC LSAMP participant, Adriana Leiva, participated in an international research experience in Mexico. Adriana’s research investigated strategies to save a critically endangered species of marine mammal, vaquita, from extinction caused by anthropogenic effects. This experience led to her return to Mexico in Summer 2009, for a 28-day mission aboard the R/V Atlantis for the first systematic exploration of waters deeper than 1000 meters in the Gulf.

2009

In Summer 2009, two TAMU LSAMP students participated in the NSF LSAMP Center for International Undergraduate Research (LSAMP-INT) program. This program provided awards for LSAMP students with significant previous research experience to participate in research in a variety of renowned laboratories around the world. TAMU LSAMP students Justin Wilkerson (Aerospace Engineering) and Alvaro Rodriguez (Biology), studied in Brazil and Europe, respectively. Today, both students are actively enrolled in doctoral programs.

2011

During Summer 2011 there were two PVAMU LSAMP students participating in a Spanish language and culture program in Barcelona, Spain. This experience provided insight into the language and cultural traditions of the country. TAMU LSAMP supported a total of five participants to study in three different countries during the same time period. Two participants went to Spain, two to Brazil, and one to Mexico to do research in STEM fields. Summer 2012 saw eight TAMU LSAMP students traveling out of the United States.

2012

Summer 2012 saw eight TAMU LSAMP students traveling out of country to do research. Four students went to Spain, one to Brazil, one to Dominica, one to Belgium, and one to study in both Mexico and Panama.

2013

The study abroad program during Summer 2013 sent three PVAMU LSAMP students from the College of Engineering to China to be exposed to experiences internationally that add to their overall experience as undergraduates. Students were enrolled in an elementary Chinese class as well as a mechatronics course where they conducted experiments and research projects as a part of their graded activities. The trip emphasized the importance of study aboard programs as a part of the undergraduate experience and provided students with a greater understanding and appreciation of working, studying, and living outside of the United States.

2015

Study Abroad with the PVAMU College of Engineering in China during Summer 2015 included five PVAMU URM participants. The participants enhanced the University’s international presence and engagement through leadership, support, and development of activities and exchanges that create a deeper global awareness among students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders. They performed research in the engineering fields. The 5 students participating in the experience were DeMarcus Pierre, Victoria Livingston, Victoria Cummins, Scott Rossel, and Kayla Robinson.

2018

During Summer 2018, 1 student from College of Science – Stephanie Leon Quinonez traveled to French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) to collaborate with Dr. Emmanuel Gras in conjunction with LSAMP International Research Experiences for Undergraduates (iREU) program that was coordinated by Dr. Randy Duran. Stephanie worked on organic synthesis application for new PET imaging probes for Alzheimer’s and Tuberculosis with Dr. Gras.

TAMUCC’s College of Science and Engineering hosted an international research experience for third-year students that included a mixed team model of biology, engineering and geospatial science students. At the core of the program was the onsite study of Mesoamerican coral reef ecosystems in southern Belize from ridges to reefs. Students studied the diversity and ecology of the connected communities associated with the coral reefs and learned how the reefs are influenced by seagrass, mangrove, lagoon and riverine systems and how humans interact with and impact these systems. The hands-on experience consisted of field studies using numerous methods of sampling and parameter testing with particular emphasis on the integration of unmanned systems for data collection. Undergraduate and graduate students were supervised by faculty experts in coral reef ecology, coastal terrestrial ecology and unmanned systems. In addition to the technical training, students worked in teams on a class research project. The 3-week program included one week of pre-travel training and 2 weeks in the field. Ten undergraduate students per year were supported to participate in this program.

Engineering Learning Community Introduction to Research

TAMU LSAMP funded 15 College of Engineering (COE) First Generation Undergraduate Engineering Regents’ Scholars to engage in the Engineering Learning Community Introduction to Research (ELCIR) program during a two-week trip to Merida, Yucatan. The project began in March with a series of orientations prior to the trip. The orientations prepared the students for the trip. While in the Yucatan the students were partnered with faculty research mentors at the University of ANAHUAC in Merida, Yucatan. The students ended the program in Fall 2015 with a Global Experience and Introduction to Research and Online Community to complete the research project conducted while in the Yucatan. Students presented their research project proposals at an ELCIR poster session. TAMUS LSAMP supported 15 College of Engineering (COE) students to engage in the study abroad research opportunity at the University of Anahuac in Merida, Yucatan during Summer 2016. As an incremental progression, TAMUS LSAMP successfully supported 25 students during Summer 2016, while Summer 2017 saw 29 ELCIR participants being supported by the LSAMP program. Consistently enough, TAMUS LSAMP supported 25 ELCIR students during Summer 2018.

ELCIR 2016

ELCIR 2017