Well, currently, I'm a student,
in the master's program here at TAMIU for Biology.
My focal research is in Environment Microbiology.
And since I began the process from my undergraduate, transitioning into my master's program,
all the faculty have been very encouraging.
My mentor, Dr. Mónica Méndez,
she's been one of the main proponents, like during my research,
and also, not only for me to stay within TAMIU,
but for me to branch out.
So, I've actually been able to participate in several national conferences,
including the American Society for Microbiology and SACNAS.
In particular, SACNAS, which actually encourages Hispanics in the STEM field.
So, not only Dr. Mónica Méndez, but the other professors within the department
have been very encouraging for me to pursue those,
pursue my different goals,
especially going for professional school or graduate school.