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South Texas families enjoy annual HESTEC Community Day
Posted: 10.20.09 Author: Josue Esparza UTPA HESTEC 2009 Community Day at The University of Texas-Pan American offered people of all ages thrilling science exhibits, activities and a chance to meet NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez on Oct. 3. The... Valley high school students give robots life during HESTEC Posted: 10.20.09 Author: Amanda Perez, Intern UTPA Students from across South Texas worked tirelessly to prepare robots for what would be an intense sumo wrestling competition at Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology (HESTEC) Robotics Day at... Ford PAS The Movie: In South Texas Posted: 06.05.08 Author: Leslie Estrada HESTEC Taking part in a documentary and giving interviews is not what a typical high school student is supposed to do, well not a regular student, but a Ford PAS student gets the chance to do so and much m... Read More! HESTEC featured in the South Texas Business, Education & Technology Academy (BETA), Yearbook Posted: 06.05.08 Author: Staff HESTEC During HESTEC 2007, students from South Texas Independent School District's Business, Education & Technology Academy (BETA) served as volunteers, helping with the entire week's activities. They wer... Read More! For Edinburg North team, science rules Posted: 06.04.08 Author: Jeremy Roebuck The Monitor The winner of the UTPA Regional Science Bowl, Edinburg North High School placed third at the National Competition in DC. The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Economic and Diversity sponsors the ... Read More! Third Annual High School Science Bowl Posted: 03.24.08 Author: Leslie Estrada HESTEC It is time for the final match and it appears that history is about to repeat itself as The Science Academy of South Texas and Edinburg North High School, last year's two final teams, are faced agai... Read More! Raytheon a Major Player in Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology Week Posted: 03.04.08 Author: Staff Raytheon Recently, representatives from various Raytheon businesses in Texas came together to help promote and represent the company at the 2007 Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology (HESTEC) week. ... Read More! South Texas Represented at National Ford PAS Conference Posted: 02.19.08 Author: Leslie Estrada HESTEC It is 7:45 a.m., the sun has not totally come up and the temperature outside is freezing, but this is not an obstacle for Salvador Flores and Dan Garcia, who await impatiently for the shuttle which ... Read More! Preparations Underway for Science Bowl Competition Posted: 12.19.07 Author: Leslie Estrada HESTEC Teachers and students from throughout the Rio Grande Valley are gearing up for the National Science Bowl for Middle School Students. The competition, which is hosted by the Hispanic Engineering, Sci... Read More! State Farm Plants Seeds of Education Posted: 12.11.07 Author: HESTEC Staff HESTEC "HESTEC is planting seeds that otherwise wouldn't be there," said Mr. John Villegas, Gear Up Facilitator for Lyford High School. Mr. Villegas, along with thousands of other educators, students, pare... Read More! HESTEC helped me get my great job. Come and see what's out there for you! Posted: 11.26.07 Author: College of Business Administration UTPA At this time last year I was preparing to attend HESTEC 2006...my very first job fair. I had just begun the fall semester of my senior year at the University of Texas-Pan American as a Marketing ma... Read More! Shell Oil Donates $175,000 to University HESTEC Program Posted: 11.20.07 Author: Betty Lynn HESTEC EDINBURG, TX -- Shell Oil Company announced a $175,000 grant to the University of Texas-Pan American HESTEC program for a pilot program that will enhance mathematics and science academic performance... Read More! Ford Motor Company Fund Continues Support of South Texas Schools Posted: 11.19.07 Author: Leslie Estrada HESTEC HESTEC Gives Thanks to Ford Motor Company As seen on The Monitor Newspaper Click here to view... Read More! Rex Tillerson participates in Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology Week Posted: 11.09.07 Author: ExxonMobil Chairman and CEO Rex W. Tillerson recently urged Hispanic students to pursue opportunities in math and science and become part of a new generation of scientists and engineers required to keep the na... Read More! ExxonMobil Chairman Participates in Hispanic Engineering, Science & Technology (HESTEC) Week Posted: 11.09.07 Author: Business Wire Courtesy of ExxonMobil EDINBURG, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rex W. Tillerson, chairman and chief executive officer of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), today urged Hispanic students to pursue opportunities in math and scie... Read More! UTPA honored with Brillante Award for excellence in higher education Posted: 10.23.07 Author: Melissa C. Rodriguez, Public Affairs Representative UTPA, University Relations The University of Texas-Pan American was the recent recipient of the most prestigious honor granted by National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA), which recognizes the contributions of exemplary ind... Read More! Speaker Pelosi to Attend HESTEC 2007 at the University of Texas-Pan American Posted: 09.17.07 Author: Department of University Relations UTPA Edinburg, TX-Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi will attend the sixth annual Hispanic, Engineering, Science and Technology (HESTEC) Week event co-hosted by the Congressman Rub... Read More! HESTEC Week draws Speaker Nancy Pelosi and top corporate executives Posted: 09.15.07 Author: Melissa C. Rodriguez, Public Affairs Representative UTPA The University of Texas-Pan American recently held a press conference to announce its largest event of the year - the sixth annual Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology (HESTEC) Week which wi... Read More! HESTEC 2007 Confirmed Speakers Posted: 07.17.07 Author: Arnodo Mata HESTEC HESTEC 2007 will feature some of the country's top CEOs speaking to students, teachers and administrators. Already confirmed for this year's event are Rex W. Tillerson, Chairman and CEO, Exxon M... Read More! HESTEC provides opportunity for $2.5 million federal grant for UTPA Posted: 05.17.07 Author: Staff HESTEC The University of Texas-Pan American has established its first federally designated center on campus through a $2.5 million government grant. The Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excell... Read More! FESTIBA modeled after HESTEC Posted: 03.08.07 Author: Staff Office of University Relations Lights, books and music highlighted the second day of the Festival of International Books and Arts (FESTIBA) held at The University of Texas-Pan American March 2. FESTIBA was designed to encou... Read More! State Farm names UTPA "priority school" again and donates $50,000 Posted: 02.12.07 Author: Melissa C. Rodriguez Public Affairs Specialist I, UTPA The University of Texas-Pan American was recognized as a "State Farm Priority School" for the second year in a row and received a $50,000 grant from State Farm Companies Foundation for HESTEC (H... Read More! Boeing spearheads successful educational conference Posted: 01.18.07 Author: Joel Nelson The Boeing Company Boeing has helped the Hispanic Engineering, Science & Technology Week (HESTEC), which aims to increase young Latinos' interest in science, engineering, and math, grow into a major regional gathe... Read More! UTPA leader to attend Dec. 7 NASA space shuttle launch Posted: 01.01.07 Author: Melissa Vasquez UTPA The countdown is on for NASA's first nighttime shuttle launch since 2002, and Dr. Blandina Cárdenas, The University of Texas-Pan American president, will be one of several VIPs invited by the space or... Read More! HESTEC Founding Sponsors are recognized during Congressional Dinner Posted: 12.09.06 Author: HESTEC Staff UTPA External Affairs HESTEC Community Day attracts 45,000 to UTPA Campus Hispanic Engineering, Science & Technology Week kicked off on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006 with a special Congressional Dinner hosted by Congressma... Read More! HESTEC Educator Day opens fifth anniversary celebration Posted: 12.08.06 Author: UTPA Staff Office of University Relations More than 1,000 South Texas teachers, administrators and superintendents came to The University of Texas-Pan American to not only kick off the fifth anniversary of Hispanic Engineering, Science ... Read More! HESTEC's Leadership Day leads Valley students on higher education path Posted: 12.07.06 Author: UTPA Staff Office of University Relations Rio Grande Valley eighth grade students were the focus of attention at the second day of the weeklong Hispanic Engineering Science and Technology Week Sept. 26 at The University of Texas-Pan Ame... Read More! NASA's Mateu honored with UTPA's Latina Pioneer Award Posted: 12.06.06 Author: Gail Fagan UTPA - University Relations Dr. Milagros Mateu, university program manager at NASA's Office of Education, was awarded The University of Texas- Pan American's HESTEC Latina Pioneer Award, Sept. 27, for her outstanding achiev... Read More! Mothers and Daughters attend HESTEC Latinas Day Posted: 12.05.06 Author: UTPA Staff Office of University Relations The important role of mothers in helping pave a bright future for their daughters was in full bloom Sept. 27 at the third day - Latinas Day - of the fifth annual Hispanic Engineering, Science an... Read More! UTPA invades Mars through NASA exhibit at HESTEC Posted: 12.04.06 Author: UTPA Staff Office of University Relations Mars, the fourth planet from the sun, was the highlight of The University of Texas-Pan American's Hispanic Engineering, Science, and Technology (HESTEC) Week during Student Exploration Day Sept.... Read More! HESTEC Career Expo attracts record number of participants Posted: 12.03.06 Author: UTPA Staff Office of University Relations With résumé in hand and dressed to impress, more than 2,000 students from across the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas had a chance to meet with representatives from 82 corporations, businesses,... Read More! COMMUNITY DAY AT UTPA Posted: 12.02.06 Author: HESTEC Staff UTPA External Affairs An estimated 45,000 visited the UTPA campus throughout HESTEC Community Day which was held on Saturday, Sept. 30. From informative sessions in the Engineering and Science buildings to exhibits a... Read More! Leadership Day attracts 15,000 Valley students Posted: 10.13.02 Author: Julie D. Villarreal Public Affairs Specialist I Hearing about the exciting experiences of traveling in space, landing on the moon and what it takes to become successful in science and technology, thousands of students from GEAR UP (Gaining Ea... Read More! |
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