finishing your degree, but research can give students a lot more. Students don’t have to come up with a new research idea to enter the research project world; they can even join other projects that they are interested in. Research allows students to have trial and error and gives students a pathway to show their creativity. It also (provides) a hard reality for life that not everything will work, but you have to keep on trying to find answers.”

Munguia is inspired to accomplish even more in the future.

“I would definitely say my number one key to success is my family and my faith in God,” Munguia said. “Having a reason to keep on going rather than my own success has definitely made me more determined to achieve what I’ve always wanted. Also, the wide horizon of possibilities in this world has made me eager to try loads of new things and prioritize my education over other things in life. Having quality and caring professors and an environment that fosters the idea that education is the most important has driven me to focus on my future goals!”

Lee was glad to see MSU Texas represented in Austin, noting how students had an opportunity to meet with state representatives and learn more about graduate school and future research.

“I believe this was a great opportunity for the student to represent our university and interact with the brilliant and ambitious students from other Texas universities,” Lee said.

“A special thanks to all my professors and faculty who have helped me in my first year, especially Dr. Lee, who has provided all the research opportunities I have had yet, and the Redwine Program, which has aided me through advising for my future and developing me into a more successful leader and student,” Munguia said.