22 University Rec Sports director Robert Garza praised the University’s Esports Team for their relentless dedication and hard work as they advance to compete on the national stage. “We were thrilled to have our Call of Duty team representing TAMIU in the Top 8! This was our first time participating in a Tournament of this magnitude, and we were confident that our team would make the University proud,” Garza said. Previously, TAMIU Esports teams have made significant strides within collegiate gaming, including finishing fourth in the nation during the Call of Duty: Vanguard Starleague National tournament. Learn more about Esports at TAMIU at go.tamiu.edu/esports. TAMIU SHARES STREAMLINED FUTURE WITH INNOVATIVE STUDENT INCUBATORSHIP PROJECTS A glimpse into a future of streamlined mobile applications were presented by the TAMIU Academic and Industry Readiness in Engineering and Science (TAMIU AIRES) Incubatorship Project students. Three student teams presented their applications. The ReferredBy Team, mentored by Dr. Elvira Terán, assistant professor, School of Engineering, focused on a team application that connects customers with service providers. The platform aims to streamline service transactions, helping small businesses thrive in local communities. The Wild Snap Team, mentored by Dr. Vijayan Sundararaj, assistant professor, College of Arts and Sciences, crafted a mobile application empowering citizens to record ecological data. It includes images, species details, and location data to contribute to research and environmental monitoring via a shared data platform. The CrossView Team, mentored by Dr. Mustafa Al Lail, associate professor, School of Engineering, created an application providing a holistic resource for accurate border-crossing traffic information. Key features include A.I.-enhanced wait time analysis, toll-collection service management, and enhanced accessibility through CarPlay/ Android Auto and mobile widgets. TAMIU AIRES was a five-year grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Title V to provide academic support services and career readiness training. TAMIU STUDENTS SHINE AT AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY NATIONAL MEETING Ten TAMIU undergraduate chemistry and biology majors attended the American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring 2025 National Meeting held in San Diego, CA. The ACS National Meeting is one of the largest scientific gatherings in the world, attracting thousands of scientists, educators, and industry leaders. Students attended technical symposia, interacted with graduate school recruiters, and explored diverse careers in science. Participating students included Edgar Alan Canales Alvarez, Victoria García, Carolina Lomelín, Rojelio Lujano, Evelyn Martínez, Karla Páez, Jema Rebeles, Mirelys Velez Rivera, Vivian Rodríguez and José Sánchez. (more on page 23) Abdiel Meléndez, Joshua García, Angel Galván and Diego Torres
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