UT Southwestern STARS Program

Album 2:2026 Neuroscience Day with STARS and NeuroCOM! 🧠✨

We loved welcoming incredible teachers and students from back to campus!

Participants dove deep into the fascinating world of neuroscience through inspiring talks, dynamic panel discussions, exclusive lab tours, and immersive hands-on experiences.

Album 1:2026 Neuroscience Day with STARS and NeuroCOM! 🧠✨

We loved welcoming incredible teachers and students from back to campus!

Participants dove deep into the fascinating world of neuroscience through inspiring talks, dynamic panel discussions, exclusive lab tours, and immersive hands-on experiences.

🌟 Great job Lizbeth Garcia on sharing your summer research experience with hundreds of students at Jack E Singley Academy! Appreciate your ability to communicate your experience, answer questions, and inspire curiosity in future STEM professionals!

Thrilled to welcome Ms. Bryonna Cook and her students to Neuroscience Day! Thank you for joining us and inspiring the next generation of neuroscience enthusiasts! 🔬🧠

🧠✨ Full House celebrating Neuroscience Day! Exploring the incredible brain and the discoveries shaping the future of brain science. 🔬

Celebrating the researchers, students, and educators inspiring the next generation of neuroscientists!

🧬 Mini Symposium: How the Immune System Targets Pathogens 🦠

We were excited to welcome Robert Orchard, PhD, Associate Professor of Immunology and Microbiology, for an engaging presentation on “Pls don’t infect me.”

Thank you to Dr. Orchard for sharing his expertise and helping us better understand the science behind our immune defenses!

🧬 Mini-Symposium: How the Immune System Targets Pathogens 🦠

We were excited to welcome Andrew Sandstrom, PhD, Assistant Professor of Immunology, for an engaging presentation on “Seeing Pathogens for the Things They Are.”

Thank you to Dr. Sandstrom for sharing his expertise and helping us better understand the science behind our immune defenses!

🌟 Great job Jasira King on sharing your summer research experience with juniors in Ms. Carver’s class at Townview SEM! Appreciate your ability to communicate your experience, answer questions, and inspire curiosity in future STEM professionals!

2025 STARS Alumni Henry Zhu has been accepted to UT Austin and will be majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Business.

🌟 Great job Zak Hu on sharing your summer research experience with students at Hebron High School! Appreciate your ability to communicate your experience, answer questions, and inspire curiosity in future STEM professionals!