STEM-RRG: Presentations

 

 

 

  

Summer 2011

  • “Program for Student Retention and Success in Engineering,” R. Bachnak, The 2011 Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education, Vancouver, Canada, June 28, 2011.

Spring 2011

  • “A Program for High School Students to Achieve Higher Education Aspiration and Overcome Competition”, R. Bachnak, ASEE-GSW Annual Conference, Houston, Texas, March 10, 2011.

  • “My Intern Experience at IBC Bank”, Pablo M. Cisneros, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2011 Spring Department of Biology and Chemistry Student Conference, May 6, 2011.

  • “The Cobb-Douglas Production Function: Substitute and Complementary Commodities”, David E. Martinez, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2011 Spring Department of Biology and Chemistry Student Conference, May 6, 2011.

  • “Pilot Experiences and Faculty Perception on Technology Use to Restructure Today's Entry-level College Mathematics Courses”, Firooz Khosraviyani, Rohitha Goonatilake, and Miguel San Miguel, The Texas Section of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), 91st Annual Spring Meeting and Conference, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas 75799, April 14 - 16, 2011.

  • “Determining Asymptotes of a Graph”, Julio C. Talamantes, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas 78041, April 16-18, 2011 .

  • “Detection of Ehrlichia and Borrelia in Amblyomma cajennense in South Texas”, Yuliana L. Alcaraz, Christopher J. Gonzales, Analee Benavidez, and Ana Luna (2nd Prize for Undergraduate Presentation in the Health and Life Sciences), Department of Biology and Chemistry, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas 78041, April 16-18, 2011.

  • “Internship at the LCC LBV Environmental Science Center”, Alejandro J. Medina, Department of Biology and Chemistry, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas 78041, April 16-18, 2011.

  • “Matrix and Society”, Carlos A. Villarreal, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas 78041, April 16-18, 2011.

  • “RFID Chipping in Humans”, Navil Lozano, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas 78041, April 16-18, 2011.

  • “Changes in Soil Microbial Communities after Flooding of the Rio Grande”, Connie B. Lerma and Joel Jurado, Department Biology and Chemistry, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas 78041,  April 16-18, 2011.           

  • “3-D Position Tracking”, Arnulfo Cazares Jr., Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas 78041, April 16-18, 2011.

  • “Assessment of Disuse Rat Model Using NMR Spectroscopy”, Victorio R. Santos Jr., Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas 78041, April 16-18, 2011.

  • “Problems of Systems Engineering”, Salvador Mendez, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas 78041, April 16-18, 2011.

  • “Systems Engineering: Past, Present, and Future”, Marco A. Serna, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas 78041, April 16-18, 2011.

  • “Ontogeny of Melanistic Color Patterns in Metriaclima ‘Msobo’ Magunga and Me”, Daniel Vera, Department of Biology and Chemistry, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas 78041, April 16-18, 2011.

  • “Quantifying Variation in Melanistic Color Patterns in Lake Malawi Cichlids”, David Gomez Jr. and Javier O. Parra, Department of Biology and Chemistry, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas 78041, April 16-18, 2011.

  • “Prostaglandin Mediated mate Choice in Cichlid Fishes”, Rogelio E. Olvera Jr., Department of Biology and Chemistry, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas 78041, April 16-18, 2011.

  • “A Program for High School Students to Achieve Higher Education Aspirations and Overcome Competition”, Rohitha Goonatilake, Rafic A. Bachnak, David K. Milovich, Jr., and Firooz Khosraviyani, 2011 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference, Innovating Engineering and Engineering Technology Education, The University of Houston, College of Technology, Houston, Texas 77204, March 9-11, 2011.
  • “Matrix Applications in Science and Engineering”, Carlos A. Villarreal, South Texas Mathematics Consortium (STMC), Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, Texas 78550, February 19, 2011.
  • “A Study of Three Pilot Experiences to Restructure Entry Level College Mathematics Courses”, Miguel San Miguel, Rohitha Goonatilake, and Firooz Khosraviyani, South Texas Mathematics Consortium (STMC), Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, Texas 78550, February 19, 2011.
  • “Program for Student Recruitment and Retention in STEM”, Rafic A. Bachnak, Rohitha Goonatilake, Juan Lira, and Conchita Hickey, 2011 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), Transforming the Education of Future Generations in Engineering and Engineering Technology, San Antonio, Texas, February 2-4, 2011.
  • “Synopsis of a Program Promoting Mathematics and Science Studies among Hispanics and Other Minorities”, Juan H. Hinojosa, Firooz Khosraviyani, Rohitha Goonatilake, and Rafic A. Bachnak, AMS Session on Mathematics Education: I, Joint Meetings of the American Mathematical Society (AMS), New Orleans, LA, January 6-9, 2011.

Fall 2010

  • “Radio Frequency Identification”, Ramakanth Lamba, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2010 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 12, 2010.
  • “Prostaglandin Mediated Mate Choice in Cichlid Fishes”, Rogelio E. Olvera, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2010 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 12, 2010. (2nd Prize: Individual Undergraduate Presentation).
  • “The Development of Color Pattern in Metriaclima ‘msobo’ Magunga and Metriaclima ‘msobo’ Thumbi Point”, Daniel R. Vera, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2010 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 12, 2010.
  • “Viable Soil Seed Banks of Four Sites in Webb County Laredo, Texas Following Two Years of Periodic Manual Removal of Exotic Invasive Grass Aruno Donax”, Amede Rubio, Tom Vaughan, Juan Carlos DeLa Cruz, and Bianca Riojas, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2010 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 12, 2010.
  • “Topography of an Object: Detection and Display”, Salvador Mendez, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2010 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 12, 2010.         
  • “Detection of Tick-Born Diseases in Amblyomma Cajennense”, Christopher J. Gonzales, Yuliana Alcaraz, and Olivia R. Corona, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2010 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 12, 2010. (2nd Prize: Group Undergraduate Presentation)
  • “Evaluating Microgravity Effect on Bone Tissue with NMR”, Victorio R. Santos, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2010 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 12, 2010.
  • “Vitamin D: Deficiency, Dependency, and Toxicity”, Navil Lozano, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2010 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 12, 2010. (1st Prize: Individual Undergraduate Presentation).
  • “Extending the GCF and LCM Theorems”, Gabriel Trejo, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2010 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 12, 2010.
  • “Examining Gyroscopes in a 3D Environment”, Arnulfo Cazares, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2010 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 12, 2010. (4th Prize: Individual Undergraduate Presentation).

Summer 2010

  • "Identification and Characterization of Lectin Activity in Texas Live Oak", Manuel Z. Montes, Sandra E. Prado, Luis E. Mares, and Ruby A. Ynalvez, , Department of Biology and Chemistry, Plant Biology 2010 Conference, Joint Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists, Montreal, Canada, July 31 - August 4, 2010.

Spring 2010

Poster Presentations:

  • "Meteorological Indicators for Amblyomma Cajennense Population Dynamics in the Taumalipan Biotic Province", Christopher J. Gonzales, Fernando G. Quintana, and David L. Beck, American Society of Microbiology Texas Branch Meeting, New Braunfels, Texas, April 8-10, 2010. (First place undergraduate poster winner).
  • “Case Study – Brain Injury”, Marlina Ponce De Leon, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “3-D Surface Position Tracking Software and Hardware”, Salvador Mendez, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “Extent of Texas Oil Exploration”, Marco Serna, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “Solar Powered Future”, Salvador Mendez, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “Teleporation: How it Works”, Marco Serna, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “Internship at Laredo Sports Medicine Clinic”, Vania Magallanes, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “Designer Babies”, Navil Lozano, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “Survey of Hospital Operations”, Mark Garner, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “Engine Fire Solutions”, Arnulfo Cazares, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “Metal Tolerance of the Bacterial Community of a Riparian Exosystem “, Erik S. Perez, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010. (1st Place - Graduate Level Health and Life Sciences)

Oral Presentations:

  • “LBV Environmental Science Center”, Alejandro J. Medina, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “Memristor: The Fourth Fundamental Component of Electronics”, Ramakanth Lambu, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “How to Increase the Efficiency of a Nuclear Reactor”, Jeffery A Gonzalez, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010. (3rd Place - Undergraduate Level in Mathematics, Computers, and Engineering)
  • “Identification and Characterization of Lectin Activity in Texas Live Oak”, Manuel Z. Montes, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “Determining the Sugar Binding Specificity of the Acacia Rigidula Lectin”, Paul E. Miranda, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010. (1st Place - Undergraduate Level in Health and Life Sciences)
  • “Physical Medicine at Mercy Kids Rehab”, Allen Tijerina, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “Peer to Peer Networks; It’s Not Just for Music”, Jorge L. Guerrero, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “Redtacton”, Ravikiran Puchalapalli, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010. (2nd Place - Graduate Level in Mathematics and Information Systems)
  • “Lectin Activity Studies: Texas Live Oak (Honors Thesis Project)”, Manuel Z. Montes, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “Hormones and Sexual Behavior in Astatotilapia Burtoni, a Cichlid Fish”, Javier O. Parra, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “Prostaglandin Mediated Mate Choice in Cichlid Fishes”, Roger E. Olvera, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “Physical Medicine at the Laredo Medical Center”, Cesar Garcia, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “Environmental Science”, Mariano Garcia, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, Lamar Bruni Vergara/Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, April 9-10, 2010.
  • “Beyond Many-Player Nim: Counterexamples”, David K. Milovich, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, 18th Annual Meeting of the South Texas Mathematics Consortium (STMC), TAMIU, February 20, 2010.
  • “A Note of Solving Exact Differential Equations”, [Authors: Rohitha Goonatilake and Miguel San Miguel Gonzalez], Miguel San Miguel Gonzalez, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, 18th Annual Meeting of the South Texas Mathematics Consortium (STMC), TAMIU, February 20, 2010.
  • “Experiments in the Teaching of College Algebra: Learning Software Application, Supplemental Instruction and Tutoring Service, and Common Evaluation Instruction (2nd Preliminary Report),” [Authors: Chihiro Oshima, Rohitha Goonatilake, Terulake Abe, and Firooz Khosraviyani], Chihiro Oshima, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, 18th Annual Meeting of the South Texas Mathematics Consortium (STMC), TAMIU, February 20, 2010.
  • “Experiments in the Teaching of College Algebra: Learning Software Applications, Supplemental Instruction and Tutoring Services, and common Evaluation Instruments (2nd Preliminary Report)”, [Authors: Chihiro Oshima, Rohitha Goonatilake, Tertutake Abe, and Firooz Khosraviyani], Firooz Khosraviyani, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, 18th Annual Meeting of the South Texas Mathematics Consortium (STMC), TAMIU, February 20, 2010.
  •  “Group Theory in Grade School Education”, Vanessa Ramos, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, 18th Annual Meeting of the South Texas Mathematics Consortium (STMC), TAMIU, February 20, 2010.
  • “Symmetric Groups”, Clara Escalante, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, 18th Annual Meeting of the South Texas Mathematics Consortium (STMC), TAMIU, February 20, 2010.
  • “Symmetric Groups”, Josefina Zarazua, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, 18th Annual Meeting of the South Texas Mathematics Consortium (STMC), TAMIU, February 20, 2010.
  • “Trash Talking”, John Praska, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, 18th Annual Meeting of the South Texas Mathematics Consortium (STMC), TAMIU, February 20, 2010.
  • “Permutations of Card Shuffles”, Alberto Valdez, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, 18th Annual Meeting of the South Texas Mathematics Consortium (STMC), TAMIU, February 20, 2010.
  • “What to Do When Physical Realities Contradict Mathematical Proofs?”, René Montemayor, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, 18th Annual Meeting of the South Texas Mathematics Consortium (STMC), TAMIU, February 20, 2010.
  • “Rings Definition and Examples”, Pablo de la Garza, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, 18th Annual Meeting of the South Texas Mathematics Consortium (STMC), TAMIU, February 20, 2010.
  • “Ubiquity of Rings”, César Contreras, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, 18th Annual Meeting of the South Texas Mathematics Consortium (STMC), TAMIU, February 20, 2010.
  • “Elliptic Curve Cryptography: An Introduction”, Tomás Rodríguez Jr., Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, 18th Annual Meeting of the South Texas Mathematics Consortium (STMC), TAMIU, February 20, 2010.
  • “Misconceptions with Rational Exponents for Teaching in Grade School”, Juan J. Arellano Jr., Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, 18th Annual Meeting of the South Texas Mathematics Consortium (STMC), TAMIU, February 20, 2010.

Fall 2009

  • “Survey of the Presence of Lectin Activity,” Paul E. Miranda and Ruby A. Ynalvez, Poster Presentation, 7th Annual the Texas A&M University System Pathways Student Research Symposium, Texas A&M International University, November 13-14, 2009.
  • “Characterization of Age-related Teeth Structural Changes,” Alissa Gonzalez and Jose Garza, Poster Presentation, 7th Annual the Texas A&M University System Pathways Student Research Symposium, Texas A&M International University, November 13-14, 2009.
  •  “Hormones and Sexual Behavior in Astatotilapia burtoni, a cichlid fish from East Africa,” Javier O. Parra, David Gomez and Michael R. Kidd, Poster Presentation, 7th Annual the Texas A&M University System Pathways Student Research Symposium, Texas A&M International University, November 13-14, 2009.
  • “Effect of Humidity on Relative Caterpillar Abundance on Two Acacia Species and Possible Effect of Relative Caterpillar Abundance on Scorpion Predation,” Rogelio Olvera, Poster Presentation, 7th Annual the Texas A&M University System Pathways Student Research Symposium, Texas A&M International University, November 13-14, 2009.
  •  “Nanotechnology,” Rishikesh Baral, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2009 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 6, 2009.
  • “Window Internals,” Ravi-Sankar Kanike, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2009 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 6, 2009.
  •  “Pascal’s Triangle and Beyond,” Julio C. Talamantes, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2009 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 6, 2009.
  •  “Game Development,” Jeffrey A. Gonzalez, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2009 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 6, 2009.
  •  “Particulate Matter Air Quality Analysis and Possible Effects of Increasing Airborne Pollutant on the Human Respiratory Systemy,” Christopher J. Gonzales, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2009 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 6, 2009.
  •  “3-D Surface Position Tracking,” Salvador Mendez, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2009 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 6, 2009.
  •  “A Caloric and Nutritional Overview of School Lunch Menu for Middle and High School students: Webb County, Laredo, Texas,” Yuliana L. Alcaraz, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2009 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 6, 2009.
  •  “Seatbelt Enforcer System,” Marco Serna, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2009 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 6, 2009.
  •  “Cross Listings,” Madhu Kilari, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2009 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 6, 2009.
  •  “Cloud Computing,” Sravan Kumar Madadi, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2009 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 6, 2009.
  •  “Effect of Humidity on Relative Caterpillar Abundance in Two Acacia Species and Possible Effect of Relative Caterpillar Abundance on Scorpion  Predation,” Rogelio Olvera, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2009 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 6, 2009.
  •  “Determination of Human Teeth Quality by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance,” Alissa Gonzalez and Jose E. Garza, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2009 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 6, 2009.
  •  “Analysis of Guano Fertilizer,” Erik Perez and Juan Herrera, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, The 2009 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 6, 2009.

Summer 2009

  • "Survey of the Presence of Lectin Activity in South Texas Plants," P.Miranda, Poster Session, American Society of Plant Biologist Meeting, Honolulu, HI, July 17-21, 2009.
  • “STEM Recruitment, Retention, and Graduation: Progress to Date,” R. Bachnak, 2009 Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education, Austin, TX, June 2009.

Spring 2009

  • “HY WIRE: A Revolution in Mobility (Received: Second Place- Master’s Level Sessions),” Sravan Kumar Madadi, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference, April 22, 2009.

  • “Peer to Peer Networks,” Jorge L. Guerrero, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference, April 22, 2009.

  • “Assessment of Water Distribution Changes in Human Cortical Bone by NMR,” Manuel Montes, Brenda Arambula, and Sandra E. Pradro, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference, April 22, 2009.

  • “The Characteristics of Simulated and Functional Disuse on Mouse Bone by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance,” Alissa Gonzalez and Carmen G. Cruz, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference, April 22, 2009.

  • ‘“Topography of an Object: Detection and Display of Software and Hardware (Received: Second Place- Engineering Sessions),”  Andres A. Rubio and Sofia Maldonado,  Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference, April 22, 2009.

  •  “Smallpox,” Edwin Rodriguez, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference, April 22, 2009.

  • “The Geodynamo Theory and How It Affects the Earth,” Luis Dante and Arturo Garcia, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference, April 21, 2009.

  • “Survey of the Presence of Lectin Activity in South Texas Plants,” Paul Miranda, Eric Perez, Melinda Portillo, and Ruby A. Ynalvez, Department of Biology and Chemistry, Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference, April 21, 2009.

  • “The Use of the Tandem Inverted Repeat System to Screen Carbonic Anhydrases: RNAi Transformants in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii,” Manuel Montes and Ruby A. Ynalvez,  Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference, April 21, 2009.

  • “Patterns and Distribution of Mealy Galls in South Texas,” Christopher Kimmel, Rene Camacho, and Christine Ramos, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference, April 21, 2009.

  • “Software as a Service,” Sandeep Theeda, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference, April 21, 2009.

  • “Logic Gates,”  Sandeep Theeda, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference, April 21, 2009.

  • “Trigonometry: Pythagorean Theorem,” Sravan Kumar Madadi, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference, April 21, 2009.

  • “Rates of Change: Position of a Falling Object,” Andres A. Rubio, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference, April 21, 2009.

  • “The Impact of Natural Selection on the Evolutionary Process of Species (Received: First Place- Biology and Chemistry Sessions),” Christopher J. Gonzalez and Yuliana Alcaraz, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference, April 21, 2009.

  • “The Study of Heat Shock Proteins and Adaptive Thermo Tolerance,” Yuliana Alcaraz, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference, April 21, 2009.

  • “Engineering Program @TAMIU:  Progress to Date,” Bachnak, TAMIU-TAMU Engineering Day, April 17, 2009.

  • “Engineering @TAMIU and Endowment Opportunities,” Bachnak and Mathieu, Laredo Manufacturing Association, April 16, 2009.

  • “Engineering @TAMIU and Endowment Opportunities,” Bachnak and Mathieu, Laredo Daybreak Rotary Club, April 10, 2009.

  • “Use of Software in College Mathematics Courses: A Glimpse of Two Project Initiatives,” Eduardo Chappa and Rohitha Goonatilake, 21st Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, March 13, 2009.

  • “Engineering @TAMIU and Endowment Opportunities,” Bachnak and Mathieu, Kiwanis Club of Laredo, March 10, 2009.

  • “Carbon Emission Testing and the Possible Effects of an Increasing Trend of High Atmospheric Carbon Percentages on Our Environment,” Christopher J. Gonzales, The 17th Annual Meeting of the South Texas Mathematics Consortium, February 21, 2009.

  • “Experiments in the Teaching of College Algebra: Learning Software Applications, Supplemental Instruction and Tutoring Services, Common Evaluation Instruments,” Chihiro Oshima, Rohitha Goonatilake, Terutake Abe, and Firooz Khosraviyani, The 17th Annual Meeting of the South Texas Mathematics Consortium, February 21, 2009.

  •  “Early Intervention in College Mathematics Courses: A Component of the STEM RRG Program Funded by the US Department of Education,” Rohitha Goonatilake and Eduardo Chappa, The 17th Annual Meeting of the South Texas Mathematics Consortium, February 21, 2009.

  • “Engineering @TAMIU and Endowment Opportunities,” Bachnak and Mathieu, Laredo Rotary Club, Laredo, February 18, 2009.

  • “Engineering @TAMIU and Endowment Opportunities,” Bachnak and Mathieu, Laredo Gateway Rotary Club, Laredo, January 26, 2009.

Fall 2008

  •  “The Reasoning Behind and Possibility of Ethanol and other Biofuels Replacing the Use of Pure Fossil Fuels,” Christopher J. Gonzales, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, The 2008 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 21, 2008.

  •  “Assessment of Water Distribution on Human Cortical Bone by NMR,” Alissa Gonzales, Sandra E. Prado, and Manuel Montes, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, The 2008 Fall Student Conference, Friday, November 21, 2008. (Alissa Gonzales is STEM-RRG Research Assistant)