{"id":8613,"date":"2026-04-27T08:36:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/?p=8613"},"modified":"2026-04-27T08:36:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:36:10","slug":"from-curiosity-to-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/27\/from-curiosity-to-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"From Curiosity to Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RAYSHWAN-FULL.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">As part of Undergraduate Research Week, the Office of Engaged Scholarship and Learning hosted a keynote address by Rashawn Ray on April 21 at the Ballroom on the Edinburg campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ray, a sociology professor and senior fellow, shared insights from his academic and professional journey, encouraging students to see their ideas and lived experiences as powerful tools for change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The talk highlighted how curiosity can evolve into impactful research that reaches beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steven Foy, professor of sociology and undergraduate research fellow for engaged scholarship and learning, shared his experience as part of the organizing team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cI think it\u2019s a great way to start thinking about how you can turn a question you have or concern you have or a thing that you want to accomplish into something that is tangible,\u201d Foy said.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bianca De La Rosa, who attended the event, said she valued the chance to engage with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cI get to communicate with the students, I get to know more about them and what they\u2019re doing,\u201d De La Rosa said.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ray said events like Undergraduate Research Week bring people together to share ideas and inspire innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cI thought it was great. 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