St. Mary's University SET Spotlight

SET Spotlight Ep 8. Chiara Maldonado & Victoria Sanchez

In this episode of STMU SET Spotlight, biology students Chiara Maldonado and Victoria Sanchez share how their academic and research experiences at St. Mary’s University shaped their paths toward graduate school. They discuss the impact of faculty mentorship, undergraduate research opportunities, and the discoveries that inspired them to pursue careers in scientific research. Join us for an insightful conversation about growth, perseverance, and preparing for the next step in STEM. Learn more: https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/set/ [https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/set/]  Follow Us:  Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stmuset/reels/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/stmuset/reels/?hl=en]    Linkedin → https://www.linkedin.com/company/stmuset/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/stmuset/posts/?feedView=all] Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/StMUSET/reels/ [https://www.facebook.com/StMUSET/reels/] YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@StMUSET [https://www.youtube.com/@StMUSET]

SET Spotlight Ep 7. Biology Students Anakaren García & Kahlie Hernandez

In this episode of STMU SET Spotlight, host Paul Uhlig, Ph.D., speaks with biology students Anakaren García and Kahlie Hernandez at St. Mary’s University as they share their experiences conducting undergraduate research, applying to Ph.D. programs, and preparing for the next stage of their academic careers. They discuss mentorship, overcoming challenges, and offer advice for students considering graduate school. Learn more: https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/set/ [https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/set/]  Follow Us:  Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stmuset/reels/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/stmuset/reels/?hl=en]    Linkedin → https://www.linkedin.com/company/stmuset/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/stmuset/posts/?feedView=all] Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/StMUSET/reels/ [https://www.facebook.com/StMUSET/reels/] YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@StMUSET [https://www.youtube.com/@StMUSET]

STMU SET Spotlight Ep 6. Lori Boies, Ph.D. - Launching Medical Genomics – A New Online Master's Program

In this episode of STMU SET Spotlight, host Paul Uhlig, Ph.D., speaks with Lori Boies, Ph.D.,  Research Professor of Biological Sciences at St. Mary’s University. They explore the upcoming launch of the fully online, asynchronous Master of Science in Medical Genomics (Fall 2026), the rapid advances in whole-genome and exome sequencing, applications in rare disease diagnosis, diverse career paths including data science, ethical considerations around CRISPR and gene editing, and much more—all shaped by St. Mary’s Catholic Marianist mission to train the whole person and inform responsible science and healthcare decisions.  Learn more: https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/set/ [https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/set/]  Follow us:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stmuset/reels/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/stmuset/reels/?hl=en]  LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/stmuset/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/stmuset/posts/?feedView=all] Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/StMUSET/reels/ [https://www.facebook.com/StMUSET/reels/] YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@StMUSET [https://www.youtube.com/@StMUSET]

STMU SET Spotlight Ep 5. Jason Shaw, Ph.D. - Exploring Actuarial Science at St. Mary's

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STMU SET Spotlight Ep 4. Patrick Oladamehin, Ph.D. & Emily Lancaster, Ph.D. – Computational Chemistry, Cancer Research & Student Mentorship at St. Mary’s

In this episode of STMU-SET Spotlight, host Paul Uhlig, Ph.D., speaks with Patrick Oladamehin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry, and Emily Lancaster, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, in the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics at St. Mary’s University. They discuss their seamless transitions to campus life, alignment with the university’s mission of holistic education and service, their innovative research in computational molecular dynamics for drug discovery and enzymology/disordered proteins in pediatric cancers, integration of hands-on CURE labs into teaching, and their dedicated approaches to mentoring and empowering students in STEM careers. Learn more: https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/set/ [https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/set/] Follow us: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stmuset/reels/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/stmuset/reels/?hl=en]  LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/stmuset/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/stmuset/posts/?feedView=all] Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/StMUSET/reels/ [https://www.facebook.com/StMUSET/reels/] YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@StMUSET [https://www.youtube.com/@StMUSET]