MANTIS Ph.D. student José Pilartes-Congo recently acquired his Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) certification in the state of Texas after successfully passing the examination administered by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS). This certification marks an important step toward professional licensure and recognizes José’s technical expertise in geospatial and land surveying principles. MANTIS celebrates this accomplishment as a testament to José’s dedication and the group’s continued commitment to advancing excellence in geospatial engineering.