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    The South Texas Space Science Institute (STSSI) at UTRGV expands access to diverse and inclusive STEM career opportunities to meet the academic and economic challenges facing our community in the field of space science.

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    With interests in Astronomy and Astrophysics; Space Technology, Materials and Medicine; and Earth and Planetary Science, the South Texas Space Science Institute is exploring a broad range of research topics.

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    With a focus on various aspects of the space sciences, STSSI is working to build and incorporate specialized courses to prepare our students for careers as research scientists and / or entrepreneurs in the ever-growing field of space sciences.

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dr_joseph_romano

Dr. Joseph Romano
Director

BINAB 2.122
(956) 882-7151

joseph.romano@utrgv.edu

dr_eloi_campbrubi_casas

Dr. Eloi Campbrubi-Casas
Professional Outreach Lead

ESCNE 4.612
(956) 665-2950

eloi.camprubicasas@utrgv.edu

dr_teviet_creighton

Dr. Teviet Creighton
Research Lead

BINAB 2.123
(956) 882-6651

teviet.creighton@utrgv.edu

dr_mario_diaz

Dr. Mario Diaz
Senior Advisor

BINAB 2.126
(956) 882-6729

mario.diaz@utrgv.edu

dr_tian_dong

Dr. Tian Dong
Professional Outreach Lead

ESCNE 1.618
(956) 665-7199

tian.dong@utrgv.edu

marija_jette

Marija Jette
Public Outreach Lead

STARSociety
(956) 882-7151

marija.jette@utrgv.edu

dr_karen_martirosyan

Dr. Karen Martirosyan
Researcher

BINAB 2.129
(956) 882-6736

karen.martirosyan@utrgv.edu

dr_ryan_oelkers

Dr. Ryan J. Oelkers
Researcher

BINAB 2.140
(956) 882-6617

ryan.oelkers@utrgv.edu

vikki_penix

Vikki Penix
Program Coordinator

BINAB 2.136
(956) 882-7151

vikki.penix@utrgv.edu

dr_volker_quetschke

Dr. Volker Quetschke
Facilities Lead

BINAB 2.117 | ESCNE 1.606C
(956) 882-6779

volker.quetschke@utrgv.edu

dr_liliana_riverasandoval

Dr. Liliana Rivera-Sandoval
Education Lead

BINAB 2.116
(956) 882-5131

liliana.riverasandoval@utrgv.edu

victor_de_los_santos

Victor De Los Santos
Public Outreach Lead

STARSociety
(956) 537-8390

victor@starsocietyrgv.org

South Texas Space Science Institute

Brownsville

BINAB 2.136
956-882-7151

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Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

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stssi@utrgv.edu
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