Science and Tech
Engineer and former Air Force pilot sees the future in space
In Washington, D.C., within the walls of the Federal Aviation Administration headquarters, Ravi Chaudhary, D.L.S. (M.S. ’99), is tasked with a job as big as the sky.
St. Mary’s sisterhood of science
More than a decade ago, Larissa N. Riojas, D.O. (B.S. ’08), did not realize that one choice — attending St. Mary’s University — would lead her five younger sisters to follow into her footsteps. The six sisters from Weslaco have all studied at St. Mary’s University’s School of Science, Engineering and Technology.
St. Mary’s student produces hot research on supervolcano
A small team of scientists, including St. Mary’s University student Rebeca Gurrola, embarked on a journey at Yellowstone National Park in Summer 2017.
The Solar Savant
When Supratim Srinivasan (B.S. ’11) was first considering where to attend college, it didn’t occur to him that a Catholic university almost 9,000 miles away from his native India would factor into his decision — and forever brighten his future.
Goodwill grows in St. Mary’s hidden garden
People might not know that for many years Marianist brothers on the St. Mary’s University campus maintained a garden located behind the Center for Legal and Social Justice.
Industrial Engineering graduates set precedent for international students
Generally speaking, companies and organizations hesitate to hire interns if they aren’t U.S. citizens. Some won’t hire international students at all.
First Line of Defense
When graduate students Goutham Dhongadi Rukmasah and Erick Buenrostro completed their studies in December, they became the first graduates ever to leave St. Mary’s University with a master’s degree in Cybersecurity.
Virtually Unstoppable
For 20 years while in the Marine Corps, Henry Idar earned a reputation as a solid mechanic, but he has felt the draw of computers for a while.
Building a value network
Blair Labatt III, director of information technology at one of the largest food service distributors in the nation, personally visits St. Mary’s University each year to handpick Engineering students to intern at Labatt Food Service’s San Antonio headquarters.
Enchanted Rock Field Trips — A St. Mary’s Tradition
Once a semester, the Department of Physics and Environmental Science at St. Mary’s University takes students from its Introduction to Geology class to Enchanted Rock — a massive, dome-shaped pink granite batholith near Fredericksburg.
The Dentist’s Chair: Childhood anxiety for most, career inspiration for pre-dental student
For many kids, the thought of going to the dentist is enough to bring shivers down their spines. For a young Millie Garcia, it only confirmed what she wanted to become when she grew up.
The Girl Wonder
Iliana De La Cruz is curious about the world. For as long as she can remember, De La Cruz has wondered about how and why things work.
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Wall Street Journal recognizes Economics professor for accurate 2023 predictions
She may not have a crystal ball, but Economics Associate Professor Belinda Román was recognized by the Wall Street Journal for giving a most accurate 2023 U.S. economic forecast.
St. Mary’s Law clinic students help keep our community housed
Eviction prevention is the focus of the St. Mary's University School of Law Consumer Protection Clinic and the Real Estate Clinic.
St. Mary’s undergraduates embrace mock trial team
During his internship at the Bexar County Courthouse, Eduardo Saucedo Moreno struck up a conversation with a local attorney about the lack of a mock trial team for undergraduate students at St. Mary’s University. The interaction sparked an interest that helped him establish a program at St. Mary's University.