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8Sep

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OPINION: Scientific internship in Ghana provides more than dragonfly knowledge

OPINION: Scientific internship in Ghana provides more than dragonfly knowledge By Cynthia TorresAssistant EditorPublished Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 In June of 2026, I spent a whole month in Ghana, a developing country in West Africa, collecting dragonfly specimens for research. The experiences I received from this internship provided me a whole new perspective on how the world operates. As lucky as I was to even step foot on another continent, many do not have the same opportunities I do. The poverty and sadness I witnessed in northern Ghana made me realize I was heavily privileged. I went to a small village near Tamale and met an 8-year-old girl named Patience. She spoke about her aspirations to leave her small village and study math in boarding school. She really stuck out to me be...

NEWS: Student shaping space: Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium reopens to enhance campus experiences

7Apr

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NEWS: Student shaping space: Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium reopens to enhance campus experiences

NEWS: Student shaping space: Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium reopens to enhance campus experiences By Dilean MendezBridge Staff InternPublished Tuesday, April 7, 2026 A new chapter at the University began with the reopening of the Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium, bringing updated and new learning opportunities for students and the community. The now-modernized Planetarium offers new ways to experience education beyond the traditional classroom setting. The renovation centers around the Sonia and Memo Benavides Immersive Theater, which now features upgraded projection systems, improved lighting and seating for nearly 90 people. The project was made possible through the support of the Benavideses, whose contribution helped modernize one of Texas A&M International Universit...

CAMPUS: TAMIU welcomes Graduate School program in engineering

3Feb

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CAMPUS: TAMIU welcomes Graduate School program in engineering

CAMPUS: TAMIU welcomes Graduate School program in engineering By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 As the Fall 2025 semester came to an end, TAMIU introduced its first Graduate School engineering program with the launch of the Master of Science in systems engineering event. The new program begins in Fall 2026. This event began with opening remarks from Director of the School of Engineering Mahmoud Khasawneh followed by welcoming remarks from Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Marcus Ynalvez, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Claudia San Miguel and President Christopher Maynard. Jesus Chaires | BridgeTAMIU student members of the first graduate engineering program, from left, Valeria Escamilla, Jose Leonidez, Bryan Garcia and Jennifer Ga...

EDUCATION: Laredo Public Health collaborates with TAMIU engineering students

15Apr

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EDUCATION: Laredo Public Health collaborates with TAMIU engineering students

EDUCATION: Laredo Public Health collaborates with TAMIU engineering students By Alyssa MedinaAssistant EditorPublished Tuesday, April 15, 2025 This spring, software engineering students partnered with the City of Laredo Public Health Department to create software solutions for real-world community issues. Texas A&M International University Associate Professor of computer science and engineering Mustafa Al Lail examined the initial objective of the year-long software development projects for the course. From his prior teaching experience at another university, he recalls the efforts of his former students who worked alongside professional IT companies for his course then. Continuing this effort, he chose to carry forward the same goal to encourage his TAMIU students to particip...

SCIENCE: LBV Planetarium inspires community

12Nov

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SCIENCE: LBV Planetarium inspires community

SCIENCE: LBV Planetarium inspires community By Andrea GeissBridge Contributing WriterPublished Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 One of the Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium’s aims is to inspire the community about science through educational shows, the Planetarium’s director said. Planetarium Director Peter Davis, along with his student staff, hope to eventually expand their social media presence and share their message with more of the community. Miriam Salinas | Bridge FileThe Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium basks in the sunlight during this Nov. 15, 2023, file photo. One of these recent shows was the Live Tour of the Late Summer Sky that took place on Sept. 13 at the Planetarium. The pyramid-shaped planetarium glows from within, filled with the cosmic colors of the stars above. Here...

EDUCATION: Technology can create distractions despite opportunities, advancements

11Sep

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EDUCATION: Technology can create distractions despite opportunities, advancements

EDUCATION: Technology can create distractions despite opportunities, advancements By Karime RodriguezBridge contributing writerPublished Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 Unlike many years ago, technology currently drives much of people’s lives. This is no different from the academic environment. While some embrace the opportunities of technology, such as artificial intelligence and new versions of learning management systems, others find these things distracting from the learning process. Texas A&M International University nursing major Carolina Pacheco carries her Chromebook, tablet and phone with her as she studies. Cris Cordova | Bridge Photo IllustrationA student uses a laptop and her phone simultaneously in a classroom during this photo illustration taken on Oct. 2. “No...

CAMPUS: TAMIU launches outdoor digital kiosks

9Apr

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CAMPUS: TAMIU launches outdoor digital kiosks

CAMPUS: TAMIU launches outdoor digital kiosks By Emily GuerreroBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, April 9, 2024 In an ongoing effort to improve campus communication, TAMIU installed a pair of outdoor digital kiosks around campus just ahead of the Spring 2024 semester. The initiative was led by the Office of Information Technology and overseen by Miguel Munoa, associate vice president. However, the Office of Public Relations Marketing and Information Systems is in charge of managing placement and content. Juan Carlos Puente | BridgeOne of the new digital information boards on campus informs students of a March 6 event titled "The 'Social' in AI" by University of Virginia Assistant Professor of data science and media studies Mona Sloane in this photo taken Feb. 7 outsid...

ENVIRONMENT: Master Plan: A hope for preservation

21Feb

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ENVIRONMENT: Master Plan: A hope for preservation

ENVIRONMENT: Master Plan: A hope for preservation By Yessica HernandezBridge contributing writerPublished Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 The high pitch of cicadas sound through the air, birds sing, grasshoppers leap about and lizards crawl upon the dry grass. Those are the sounds students and faculty of the biology department at Texas A&M International University fear may be lost with the Master Plan. “We can have growth and opportunities for students … and also that hands-on experience that I think is really beautiful,” Instructional Assistant Professor of biology Amede Rubio said. Carlos Andres Mounetou | BridgeTrees along Loop 20 are now removed near the TAMIU campus entrances, as seen on Feb. 9. The undeveloped land that surrounds TAMIU houses a variety of plants, in...

CAMPUS: Director offers educational experience for community at Planetarium

21Nov

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CAMPUS: Director offers educational experience for community at Planetarium

CAMPUS: Director offers educational experience for community at Planetarium By Cristian CordovaBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 During the Fall 2023 semester the TAMIU Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium offers several educational videos, mostly featuring STEM-related themes. Texas A&M International University’s Planetarium works like a dome where anyone can go inside, simulating the sky, space or different educational themes. The topics back on Sept.15 included “A Starry Tale” and “Extreme Planets” and more by the end of the month. Later, on Oct. 14, a solar eclipse event was scheduled for the community but the weather didn’t cooperate. One focus of “A Starry Tale” is the early mythology associated with some constellations about zodiacs. This tale includes l...

NEWS: USTEM aims to lower statistics of first-year dropouts, STEM major switches

23Mar

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NEWS: USTEM aims to lower statistics of first-year dropouts, STEM major switches

NEWS: USTEM aims to lower statistics of first-year dropouts, STEM major switches By Mireilly GonzalezManaging EditorPublished Thursday, March 23, 2023 TAMIU plans to offer a learning opportunity soon for incoming freshmen with a declared STEM major. The USTEM program offers accepted students a stipend of $3,500, along with opportunities to research and network with different people. In the USTEM program, students research their interested topics and work in teams. Students also have an out-of-town trip every year. This year, freshmen expect to visit the Southwest Research Institute. Program manager Leonela Preciado said these out-of-town trips help students network because they can meet various researchers, scientists and engineers. Preciado added that students also benefit fro...

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