Scholars

Bio: Samuel holds two undergraduate degrees from abroad (agricultural engineering and education) and another two from U.S. universities (economics and finance).  Additionally, he holds two master's degrees (economics and data science).  Samuel worked for the LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District, new construction) as a project engineer and he spent the rest of his career with the U.S. Navy Information Warfare Command-data science team.

Bio: Mechanical Engineer with a concentration in Electrical Engineering. Focused on impactful problem- solving and interdisciplinary innovation.

Bio: A Physicist working on a Masters in Data Science. Passionate about leveraging interdisciplinary expertise to tackle complex problems. 

Bio: Graduate student in Data Science with research interests: in Application of Bayesian Neural Networks to Stochastic Frontier Models and Computational Geospatial-Temporal Health Analysis.

Bio: I’m a civil engineering student hoping to continue my education by pursuing a master’s degree in electrical engineering. I have a strong passion for problem-solving and enjoy tackling complex challenges.

Bio: Graduate student in Data Science with a research interest in the application of Neural Networks to Stochastic Frontier Analysis.

Bio: Natalie is a Master's student who is specializing in dairy animal management and welfare. She completed her undergraduate studies in Animal Science at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, where she gained hands-on experience working with dairy calves. She is fluent in both Spanish and English, and passionate about advance research in the field of animal welfare and she is eager to contribute to innovations in dairy animal management throughout her graduate studies. 

Bio: Graduate student in Geospatial Systems Engineering MS program with a BS in Environmental Science. Interested in the application of geospatial problem-solving techniques on environmental conservation.

Bio: He is passionate about ecological restoration and sustainable land use practices, and aspires to work with landowners to enhance biodiversity and build resilient landscapes in South Texas and beyond. His current work integrates conservation, wildlife management, and hands-on land stewardship to support both people and the environment.