Nancy C. Marcus, Ph.D

Associate Dean

Tel: (915) 747-5536

email: nancymarcus@utep.edu

     

     

Donna E. Ekal

Medical Professions Institute
Program Coordinator

Tel: (915) 747-6230

email: dekal@utep.edu




                                                    
                                            

 

Courtney Barnes

Graduate


Area of Study: Statistics

         I am a first year master's student in Statistics. I graduated with a B.S. in Mathematical Sciences with a concentration in Statistics and a minor in Computer Science with honors from UTEP in May 2007. I chose to continue on with her education, and also hope to continue on to a PhD program after the completion of my masters degree..READ MORE
       
Jon Mohl
 

       My name is Jon Mohl and I am originally from St Louis, MO. I finished my undergraduate studies in Microbiology in 2002 at Colorado State University, and proceeded to start a Master’s there in Microbiology. I have worked as a teaching assistant, both as an undergraduate and as a graduate student. I also worked in a mycobacterial lab working with Mycobacterium avium subspecies avium and paratuberculosis in the areas of genetics and lipidomics. While attending CSU, I also worked at the library on campus, and eventually because the Associate Department Head of Access Services, and was in charge of both traditional shelf reserves and electronic reserves...READ MORE

       

Katrina Pekar-Carpenter

Graduate Student (PhD)


Area of Study: Geology

         I am in my second year at UTEP as a PhD student in geology. My research is on radionuclide transport at Pena Blanca in Chihuahua, which is a natural analogue to the proposed nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada. I plan to continue doing research on nuclear waste storage for the government, hopefully at one of the national labs, when I graduate. I am the president of the student chapter of the Society of Economic Geologists, and an active member of SGE and the Geology Club. READ MORE
       
Kimberly Hogle
   
       

Milka Montes

Graduate

Major/Area of Study: Chemistry/Analytical

 

       My name is Milka Montes; currently I am a doctoral student in the area of analytical and environmental chemistry. During my college years, I have participated in student organizations such as the American Chemical Society-Student Affiliates, and the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science, both at UTEP and at the national levels. I am also a member of the American Society of Plant Biology and just recently became part of the College of Science Graduate Student Council. Being part of these organizations, has given me the opportunity to share my experiences with other students and faculty, increasing my networking skills, and broadening my view of science.
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Cheryl Storer

Graduate

Major/Area of Study: Molecular Biology

 

Cheryl Storer is a representative from the biology department. A military dependent throughout her childhood, Cheryl grew up in Germany, Texas, Arkansas, Florida, and North Carolina prior to settling down in Texas. She is a first year PhD student with interests in molecular biology and toxicology. READ MORE