UTSA College of Sciences hosts 2013 research conference Oct.18
(Oct. 16, 2013) -- The UTSA College of Sciences (COS) will host the 2013 COS Research Conference from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18 in the University Center on the UTSA Main Campus. The research conference will feature nearly 600 participants from universities across South Texas.
This year's theme is "Collaborative Basic and Translational Research in the Sciences” and will include exhibitor booths and more than 300 scientific oral and poster presentations by students, faculty and researchers. Additionally, nearly 60 area high school students will be in attendance.
In conjunction with Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Ravi Sandhu, UTSA Lutcher Brown Endowed Professor of Cyber Security, will provide the 3 p.m. keynote address, "The Science, Engineering, and Business of Cyber Security."
UTSA students and faculty, and researchers from across South Texas will make presentations representing various disciplines including neuroscience, stem cells and development, infectious diseases, physics and astronomy, chemistry and biochemistry, computer science, and earth, energy and the environment.
For more information, contact Cheryl Negrete at 210-458-5168.
Events
This event will acknowledge graduating seniors from the McNair Scholars program at UTSA before inducting the new cohort of scholars into the program.
North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140), Main CampusAt this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusRoadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.