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University Honors & Undergraduate Research Program Members

Spring 2019 Members

Congratulations to our Member for their Academic Achievement.

University Honors & Undergraduate Research Program would like to congratulate our upcoming graduate, Ms. Daniela C. Ortiz on her acceptance to UT Health Science Center School of Dentistry. Daniela will be graduating TAMIU with a Bachelors of Arts major in biology and a minor in chemistry. She will pursue a Doctoral of Dental Surgery degree starting fall at the UT Health Science Center School of Dentistry at San Antonio.

Daniela C. Ortiz

“My love for dentistry was awakened after experiencing an orthographic surgery in high school. This experience allowed me to see at first hand how science and art beautifully come together to change the quality of a patient’s life, ultimately restoring function and self-esteem. Volunteering at dental clinics across Laredo have shown me the magnitudes of oral health disparities and have enlarged my passion for being a future advocate in dentistry. I plan to address the homeless and underserved communities along the south Texas-Mexico border by establishing programs that can help patients with limited resources. My current position as a biology and chemistry tutor at the University Learning Center has reassured my passion for teaching. I plan to explore the fields of surgery and academia within dentistry. I would like to thank the University Honors Program for funding my education and allowing me to participate in conferences across the state of Texas. The University Honors Program has strengthened my critical thinking skills and has given me the opportunity to work with amazing faculty at TAMIU.”

-- Daniela C.Ortiz

Graduate Recognition Ceremony

University Honors & Undergraduate Research Program will be recognizing our senior members graduating. They will be presented with all the graduation items. As well we will be recognizing the top student in their category who excelled in making a difference in the community by volunteering their time.

Fall 2016 Graduates
Patricio Rodriguez, Valeria Sanchez, Doris Gonzalez, Karina Rios, Carla Sandoval, and Rolando Vedia