STSSI · UTRGV · Rio Grande Valley
Space science,
rooted in South Texas.
Connecting South Texas students and communities with space-science education, research, and career pathways.
About STSSI
Expanding access to space science.
UTRGV’s South Texas Space Science Institute (STSSI) expands access to space-science education, research, and STEM careers across the Rio Grande Valley, especially for students from underrepresented groups.
Through institutional and community partnerships, STSSI engages students in research and outreach, builds pathways into UTRGV’s space-science programs, and strengthens the regional workforce.
Learn more about STSSI →Professional outreach
Connecting research, students, and community.
As STSSI’s Professional Outreach Lead, Tian Dong connects researchers, students, and communities across the Rio Grande Valley through space-science education and collaborative programs.
Explore STSSI outreach ↗Community spotlight · Brownsville, Texas
Geomorphology students at Space Fest
Geomorphology students presented “Studying Earth and Planetary Surface Processes Using Remote Sensing” at Space Fest in Brownsville and demonstrated a Matrice 300 drone to spark interest in remote sensing.
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