The UTSA Tuggle Scholars Program, named after Benjamin Tuggle, former assistant director for science applications for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is dedicated to mentoring and training graduate students in environmental science and ecology academic programs. The program is housed within the College of Sciences Department of Integrative Biology and funded through the National Science Foundation’s National Research Traineeship Innovations in Graduate Education (NSF NRT IGE) grant. Tuggle scholars receive support for their research, writing, and science communication activities throughout their academic program. Scholars are also given opportunities and resources for professional development to network with past Tuggle scholars and faculty mentors and build a change-focused community. Recognized by Excelencia in Education, the program boasts a Latino student retention rate of 98 percent.
