Astronomy and the Rio Grande Valley

Join us for a journey through time and space with Victor De Los Santos! This illuminating program explores the deep-rooted connection between the stars and the people of South Texas—past, present, and future. From the celestial wisdom of Indigenous and Mesoamerican cultures to the cutting-edge research taking place today at UTRGV, Victor will guide attendees through a story that’s both cosmic and cultural. Victor De Los Santos is the Board Chair of the South Texas Astronomical Society, Public Outreach Lead for the UTRGV South Texas Space Science Institute, and a NASA Solar System Ambassador, Victor brings a wealth of experience and passion to his mission of making science accessible to all. By day, he leads software development projects—but by night, he leads the community in exploring the skies above.