HESTEC EVENTS
Sunday, September 26, 2010
HESTEC Congressional Dinner
HESTEC week begins with the Congressional Dinner, a by-invitation event that brings together members of Congress, elected officials, corporate executives and educators.
Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
HESTEC Educator Day
Hundreds of teachers and administrators attend professional development workshops to learn new teaching techniques in math and science.
HESTEC Congressional Roundtable
A prestigious group of corporate and government leaders led by Congressman Rubén Hinojosa convene to discuss issues related to STEM careers.
HESTEC Congressional VIP Reception NEW!
A networking celebration for government officials, corporate executives, and superintendent from the Congressional Roundtable and Educator Day. Reception will allow conversations to continually discuss the best practices and strategies to engage Hispanic students in STEM Careers.
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010
HESTEC Student Leadership Day
Hundreds of high schools students participate in a day of STEM field leadership activities and competitions.
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010
HESTEC Latina Day
Hundreds of female high school students and their mothers are brought together to hear inspiring success stories from prominent women of all colors.
Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010
HESTEC Robotics Day
High school students learn valuable team-building skills through an exciting robotics competition sumo competition.
Friday, Oct. 1, 2010
HESTEC Career Expo
Thousands of university students throughout Texas meet with high-profile representatives from some of the country's top Fortune 500 companies. Although the focus is on science, engineering and technology, the fair is open to other fields.
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010
HESTEC Community Day
HESTEC Community Day is an international celebration of science, engineering and technology attracting thousands of community members to the UTPA campus.
