Congratulations to our 2026 graduates and new research alumni: Jamie Larson, Austin Carey, Mazzy Barrientos, Madison Hallmark, and Chloe Kayser!

Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and meaningful research contributions over the past 1–3 years. We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you great success in all your future endeavors. You will be missed!

May 15, 2026

Way to go, team! Your dedication, preparation, and outstanding efforts made us proud.

Congratulations to our students Thomas Barreda, Sasha Padron, Shuvadeepa Basu, Madison Hallmark, Rubena Casas, Daniel Adams, Ayesha Khalid, and Mazzy Barrientos on their excellent presentations showcasing both research and service work at the 2026 Symposium for Student Innovation, Research, and Creative Activities (SSIRCA).

April 24, 2026

Congratulations to Daniel Adams on receiving 1st Place in the SSIRCA 2026 Chemistry Oral Presentation Awards. We also gratefully recognize the valuable research support of his colleague, Ayesha Khalid, whose contributions helped make this work possible.

April 24, 2026

Congratulations to Daniel Adams on receiving 1st Place in the SSIRCA 2026 Oral Presentation Awards. His first-ever oral research presentation reflected outstanding preparation, confidence, and scientific communication. This work was made possible in part through the valuable research support of wonderful colleagues, including Ayesha Khalid, pictured on the right.

April 24, 2026

Congratulations to Mazzy Barrientos on earning 3rd Place in the SSIRCA 2026 Oral Presentation Awards. This recognition is especially meaningful as it marks her first-ever oral undergraduate research presentation.

April 24, 2026

Congratulations to Jamie Larson on her excellent representation of our collaborative work at the 2026 TBEM meeting.

April 22-23, 2026

Congratulations to Emma Kenyon and Sasha Padron for earning the Best Overall Story and Most Impactful on Community/Society awards, recognizing their excellent videos and meaningful research communication.

April 17, 2026

Congratulations to our team members, Renata Vega, Lauren Reyna, Daniel Adams, Craig Eubanks, Thomas Barreda, Sasha Padron, and Shuvadeepa Basu, for their outstanding poster presentations and dedicated research efforts!

March 20, 2026

Congratulations to Lauren Reyna for earning the Best Poster Presentation Award at the 2026 Islander STEM Showcase, recognizing her outstanding research presentation.

March 20, 2026

This summer, I’m proud to share that my mentee, Kyra Kaiser ’23, ’25, has been named the Outstanding Islander Graduate for the College of Science. Kyra’s path to this achievement was anything but easy — balancing graduate research, academic excellence, and community involvement while navigating personal and family challenges that would have discouraged many.

From her first steps as a dual-credit student to earning both her B.S. in Biomedical Sciences and her M.S. in Chemistry with a perfect 4.0 GPA, Kyra has shown an unshakable commitment to her goals. She has mentored undergraduates, presented at national and international conferences, and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications — all while giving back to her community through STEM outreach.

“Kyra has proven herself as an independent research scientist and caring, successful mentor. Her ability to excel academically while leading impactful research and supporting others through mentorship and personal adversity proves her dedication as a well-rounded student.”

Kyra will soon begin her studies at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, with plans to serve medically underserved communities. Her journey is proof that resilience, determination, and mentorship can lead to extraordinary accomplishments.

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Congratulations to Kyra Kaiser, Lauren Reyna, and Nasanna Henley for being honored and recognized through the prestigious COS Research Cording Ceremony. Their hard work and dedication to their studies have truly paid off, and this acknowledgment is a testament to their remarkable achievements in the field of research.
May 16, 2025

Congratulations to Lauren Reyna and Nasanna Henley for their successful completion of the Honors Projects of Excellence and their beautiful oral presentations!
May 6, 2025

Congratulations to Rubena Casas on her well-deserved acceptance into the esteemed program for first-generation college students. This achievement is a significant milestone, reflecting her resilience and determination to pursue higher education. Such programs play a crucial role in supporting individuals who are navigating the challenges of academia, providing resources and guidance to help them succeed. Rubena's hard work and commitment will undoubtedly inspire others in similar circumstances.
May 2025

Nasanna Henley received the 2025 LSAMP scholarship at TAMUCC this year. Congratulations!
April 2025

Congratulations to Wendy Rangel and Mazzy Barrientos for receiving the Welch Research Scholarship!

April 2025

Congratulations to Wendy Rangel, Madison Hallmark, Lauren Reyna, Nasanna Hanley, Eduardo Amador, and Kyra Kaiser for their excellent presentations!

Campus awardees:

• Nasanna Henley: 1st Place Undergraduate Oral Presentation

• Amador Eduardo: 1st Place Undergraduate Poster Presentation and 1st Place Undergraduate Poster Presentation in Chemistry

• Kyra Kaiser : 2nd Place Graduate Oral Presentation and 1st Place Graduate Oral Presentation in Chemistry
  
  April 25, 2025

Congratulations to Wendy Rangel, Eduardo Amador, and Madison Hallmark for their excellent oral and poster presentations.
April 23-24, 2025

We were delighted to connect with the DOE National Labs scientists and showcase our research. Thank you Wendy Rangel and Mazzy Barrientos for representing our lab.
April 8-9, 2025

We connected with the community at the Owen R Hopkins library to discuss nanomaterials in combating antimicrobial resistance. Special thanks to Kyra Kaiser, Wendy Rangel, Renata Vega, and Lauren Reyna for their engaging demonstrations and presentations.
March 27, 2025

Congratulations to Wendy Rangel, Rubena Casas, and Shuvadeepa Basu for their excellent poster presentations.
February 21, 2025