Events

More than ever, there’s a global priority of preparing students for STEM college and careers at the secondary level with high-quality experiences that increase career awareness and help cultivate relationships, mentorships, and work-based experiences in our region. Our goals are to:

• Broaden STEM career awareness (including DoD career pathways)
• Connect middle & high school students directly with mentors in our local community (DoD and industry leaders will be present at the summit for networking activities)
• Provide hands-on workshops to develop leadership and soft skills (critical business skills) training and development opportunities.

Last year’s STEM Youth Summit was a huge success. This year, we expect to serve 200 to 300 middle and high school students in our region.

Teachers, counselors, club sponsors, etc.: Please complete the interest form.

Students: We want students leading this event, so please contact Dr. G (Dr. Stephanie Garcia) if you’d like to volunteer. We have many different positions open and possibly booths and activities you could lead!

Students who are interested in attending need to have a school staff member complete the interest form, and the school should plan on a whole school group and at least one chaperone attend.

Event Schedule (Tentative)*

9:00 – Doors Open; Registration Table Check-In

9:30 – Welcoming Remarks & Keynote Speaker

10:00 – First Round of Breakout Sessions

11:00 – Lunch Break & STEM Expo

12:00 – Second Round of Breakout Sessions

1:00 – Survey & Door Prizes

1:30 – End

*More details and specifics will be shared via email.

Have questions? Contact Dr. Stephanie Garcia AKA “Dr. G”, IDRA STEM Education Associate and the co-lead of the Alamo STEM Ecosystem and Alamo STEM Hub. Email at Stephanie.Garcia@IDRA.org or call 210-789-1170.