Binational Educational Symposium
The Sixth Annual Binational Education Symposium (BES), hosted by South Texas College and a consortium of colleges and universities including Texas A&M University, and Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, will address the critical topic of artificial intelligence. BES 2026 will showcase faculty and student conference sessions, as well as academic and entrepreneurial competitions.
Faculty and students are invited to submit their presentation proposals in the following tracks:
- Natural Resources and the Environment
- Humanities
- Education
- Engineering and Innovation
- Business and Economics
This event is open to the public, free of charge, and will be held at our Pecan Campus on March 5 and 6, 2026.
The opening ceremony will be held at the Pecan Campus Student Union, Building U, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
BES 2026Mar. 5‑6, 2026
BES Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Opening Ceremony / Keynote Speakers |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Session 1: Business & Economics |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Session 2: Natural Resources and the Envoronment |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Session 3: Humanities |
| 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Student Entrepreneurship Competition / Poster Exhibits |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Session 1: Education |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Session 2: Engineering and Innovation |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Session 3: Open Sessions |
| 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | International Trade Competition / Poster Exhibits: Results and Awards Ceremony |
Cultivating Young Entrepreneurs in the RGV
Category: Business & Technology
Presenter(s): Hannah Chavero, Joshua Netro & Kasandra Azpeitia
Institution: South Texas College/Nikki Rowe High School
Location: Pecan Campus Y1-101
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Sustainability of Hydro Powered Air Conditioning
Category: Business & Technology
Presenter(s): Alexis Garcia
Institution: South Texas College
Location: Pecan Campus Y1-101
Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Creacion de Entornos 3D Como Base Para Control de Seguimiento de Trayectiorias con Drones Generados con Realidad Virtual
Category: Business & Technology
Presenter(s): Laura Castro Chávez & Gerardo Romero
Institution: Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas
Location: Pecan Campus Y1-103
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Developing Sustainability in the Construction Industry
Category: Business & Technology
Presenter(s): Nichole Herrera
Institution: South Texas College
Location: Pecan Campus Y1-101
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Climate Change impact on Agricultural Systems in Latin America and Caribbean countries: Implications for the United States
Category: Business & Technology
Presenter(s): Dina Santiago & Romina Casso
Institution: Texas A&M
Location: Pecan Campus Y1-103
Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Estrategias de Intervención para Fomentar la Cultura Emprendedora en Estudiantes para Futuros Empresarios
Category: Business & Technology
Presenter(s): Jennifer Bautista
Institution: Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas
Location: Pecan Campus Y1-103
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Harnessing Modern Technologies to Tackle Solving Wicked Binational Problems
Category: Humanities
Presenter(s): Zoey Lukens, Ismael Castillo & Jeremias Rivas
Institution: South Texas College
Location: Pecan Campus J2.306
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Determinants of Financial Inclusion and Access to Credit Among University Students
Category: Humanities
Presenter(s): Yadhira Alejandra Guerrero Piña, Ramiro Esqueda Aaron Soto & Karla Odette Villarreal
Institution: Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas
Location: Pecan Campus Y1-105
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Impacto del Entorno Familiar y Socioeconomico en el Desempeno Academico
Category: Humanities
Presenter(s): Joanna Yamileth Cruz Guevara, Yahaira Alejandra Guerrero Pina & Ramiro Esqueda Walle
Institution: Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas
Location: Pecan Campus Y1-105
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Analisis del Turismo Fronterizo en el Norte de Mexico: Un Caso de Estudio
Category: Humanities
Presenter(s): Víctor Hugo Cárdenas Rodríguez, Ramiro Esqueda Walle & Rita Miranda Olaya
Institution: Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas
Location: Pecan Campus Y1-105
Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Bridging Cultures: Emotional Intelligence and Well-Being Support for Binational Students
Category: Humanities
Presenter(s): Esmeralda Martinez, Francisco Fuentes & Regina Salinas
Institution: Texas A&M
Location: Pecan Campus J2.306
Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Impacto Social y Eficiencia de las Figuras Femeninas en la Publicidad
Category: Humanities
Presenter(s): Ely Cecilia Juarez Dueñes & Rodolfo Luna de la Rosa
Institution: Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas
Location: Pecan Campus J2.306
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Feeding the World: At What Cost? The Ecological Footprint of Cattle Production
Category: Sciences
Presenter(s): Annette Soria
Institution: South Texas College
Location: Pecan Campus J2.310
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Cleaner Future: Tackling Pollution with Strong Action – Using Stricter Emissions Regulations & Transitioning to Renewable Energy
Category: Sciences
Presenter(s): Evan Longoria
Institution: South Texas College
Location: Pecan Campus J2.310
Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
How Airplanes are Part of a Larger Issue
Category: Sciences
Presenter(s): Marley Williams
Institution: South Texas College
Location: Pecan Campus J2.310
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hidroponia Como Alternativa Para Cultivo En Una Zona Árida
Category: Sciences
Presenter(s): Keissy M. Palacios-Hernandez , Guadalupe Rodriguez-Castillejos & JInosé Luis Hernández-Mendoza
Institution: Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas
Location: Pecan Campus Y1-110
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Effect of Hypercholesterolemia and Hypertriglyceridemia on Leptin Concentration in Youth: A Comparative Study
Category: Sciences
Presenter(s): Miriam Treviño Salinas, Guadalupe Rodríguez Castillejos & Hadassa Martínez Padrón
Institution: Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas
Location: Pecan Campus Y1-110
Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Diseño de Agrupaciones Fractales de Antenas Mediante Optimización Evolutiva
Category: Sciences
Presenter(s): Johana N. Arriaga & Leopoldo A. Garza
Institution: Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas
Location: Pecan Campus Y1-110
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
