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Well, currently, I'm a student,

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in the master's program here at TAMIU for Biology.

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My focal research is in Environment Microbiology.

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And since I began the process from my undergraduate, transitioning into my master's program,

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all the faculty have been very encouraging.

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My mentor, Dr. Mónica Méndez,

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she's been one of the main proponents, like during my research,

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and also, not only for me to stay within TAMIU,

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but for me to branch out.

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So, I've actually been able to participate in several national conferences,

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including the American Society for Microbiology and SACNAS.

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In particular, SACNAS, which actually encourages Hispanics in the STEM field.

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So, not only Dr. Mónica Méndez, but the other professors within the department

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have been very encouraging for me to pursue those,

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pursue my different goals,

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especially going for professional school or graduate school.