HESTEC - Hispanic Engineering, Science & Technology

Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology Program

Be a part of an extraordinary event that Motivates and Educates the Hispanic generations of the future by becoming a sponsor of HESTEC 2010. Sponsoring an event or workshop is an ideal way to reach out to thousands of Hispanic educators, students, college graduates, parents, and other influential community members. HESTEC week draws an estimated 50,000 visitors to events that feature hands-on exhibits, dynamic presentations, campus tours and entertainment.

Sponsors are a vital part of HESTEC that help promote the importance of STEM education to thousands of children, their parents, and teachers. With your assistance and dedication, our students are given unique opportunities to interact with successful scientists, engineers and business executives. At the same time, money is raised to provide student scholarships, and support university programs and initiatives.

Indicated below are the different levels of sponsorship packages offered during HESTEC week.

Congressional Dinner Reception Sponsor ($20,000):

Recognized as the Congressional Dinner Reception sponsor
Brief sponsor address during the Congressional Dinner program
Two tickets for VIP Seating with a Congressional Member(s) and/or UTPA Administrator(s) at the HESTEC Congressional Dinner
Eight tickets for company representatives and/or guests to the congressional dinner (by invitation only event)
Acknowledgement and recognition on the HESTEC website with a link to the company’s or organization’s website
½ page color ad in the HESTEC Magazine distributed to HESTEC attendees
Company or organization name/logo prominently displayed throughout the sponsored event
One 10’x20’ booth at the HESTEC Career Expo
Attend HESTEC Networking Social
One 10’x20’ booth at the HESTEC Community Day

Congressional Dinner and Congressional Roundtable Sponsor ($100,000):

This entitles a company or organization sponsorship of the HESTEC Congressional Dinner and the Congressional Roundtable on Science Literacy with Congressman Rubén Hinojosa

Recognized as the Congressional Dinner sponsor
Brief sponsor address during dinner program
Two tickets for VIP Seating with Congressional Member(s) at the HESTEC Congressional Dinner
Ten tickets for company representatives and/or guests for the reception and dinner (by invitation only event)
One company or organization Executive to participate as a roundtable speaker in the HESTEC Congressional Roundtable on Science Literacy with Congressman Rubén Hinojosa
Acknowledgement and recognition on all radio, newspaper, and television ads
Acknowledgement and recognition on the HESTEC website with a link to the company’s or organization’s website
Two full-page color ads in the HESTEC Magazine distributed to HESTEC attendees
Company or organization name/logo prominently displayed throughout the sponsored day
Company printed materials in tote bags for attendees during sponsored day (Approximately 1,500 bags)

Additional benefits include:

Five complimentary registration tickets for the HESTEC Conference
Two Educator Day Workshops
Two Student Leadership Day panel sessions
Two Latina Day panel sessions
One 30’x30’ booth at the HESTEC Career Expo
Attend HESTEC Networking Social
One 30’x30’ booth at the HESTEC Community Day

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HESTEC VIP - Congressional Reception and Educator Day Sponsor ($100,000):

This entitles a company or organization sponsorship of the HESTEC VIP – Congressional Reception and Educator Day

Recognized at the HESTEC VIP - Congressional Reception
Brief sponsor address during HESTEC VIP- Congressional reception program
Two tickets for VIP Seating with a Congressional Member(s) at the HESTEC Congressional Dinner
Ten tickets for company representatives and/or guests for the reception and dinner (by invitation only event)
One company or organization Executive to participate as a roundtable speaker in the HESTEC Congressional Roundtable on Science Literacy with Congressman Rubén Hinojosa
One Keynote Luncheon Speaker for Educator Day
Acknowledgement and recognition on all radio, newspaper, and television ads
Acknowledgement and recognition on the HESTEC website with a link to the company’s or organization’s website
Two full-page color ads in the HESTEC Magazine distributed to HESTEC attendees
Company or organization name/logo prominently displayed throughout the sponsored day
Company name and printed materials in tote bags for attendees during sponsored day (Approximately 1,500 bags)

Additional benefits include:

Five complimentary registration tickets for the HESTEC Conference
Two Educator Day Workshops
Two Student Leadership Day panel sessions
Two Latina Day panel sessions
One 30’x30’ booth at the HESTEC Career Expo
Attend HESTEC Networking Social
One 30’x30’ booth at the HESTEC Community Day

Title Sponsor ($100,000):

This entitles a company or organization Title sponsorship for one of the following HESTEC Days:

Student Leadership Day
Latina Day
Robotics Day
Community Day

Title Sponsor benefits include:

Two tickets for VIP Seating with a Congressional Member(s) and/or UTPA Administrator(s) at the HESTEC Congressional Dinner
Eight tickets to the HESTEC Congressional Reception and Dinner (by invitation only)
One company or organization Executive to participate as a roundtable speaker in the HESTEC Congressional Roundtable on Science Literacy with Congressman Rubén Hinojosa
One Keynote Luncheon Speaker on the sponsored day
Acknowledgement and recognition on all radio, newspaper, and television ads
Acknowledgement and recognition on the HESTEC website with a link to the company’s or organization’s website
Two full-page color ads in the HESTEC Magazine distributed to HESTEC attendees
Company or organization name/logo prominently displayed throughout the sponsored day
Company name on the Official T-shirt for the sponsored day
Company name and printed materials in tote bags for attendees during sponsored day (Approximately 1,500 bags)

Additional benefits include:

Five complimentary registration tickets for the HESTEC Conference
One 30’x30’ booth at the HESTEC Career Expo
Attend HESTEC Networking Social
One 30’x30’ booth at the HESTEC Community Day
Two panel sessions during the sponsored day
Two panel session during a non-sponsored HESTEC Day of choice or based upon availability

Diamond Sponsor ($50,000):

This entitles a company or organization an opportunity to select sponsorship for one of the following HESTEC Days:

Student Leadership Day
Latina Day
Robotics Day
Co-sponsor of Community Day

Sponsor benefits include:

One Keynote Breakfast Speaker on the sponsored day
Two panel sessions during the sponsored day
Two panel sessions during a non-sponsored HESTEC Day of choice or based upon availability
One 20’x20’ booth at the HESTEC Career Expo
Attend HESTEC Networking Social
One 20’x20’ booth at the HESTEC Community Day
Acknowledgement and recognition on all radio, newspaper, and television ads
Acknowledgement and recognition on the HESTEC website with a link to the company’s or organization’s website
One full-page color ad in the HESTEC Magazine distributed to HESTEC attendees
Company or organization name/logo prominently displayed throughout the sponsored day
Company printed materials in tote bags for attendees during sponsored day (Approximately 1,500 bags)

Additional benefits include:

Eight tickets for company representatives and/or guests for the Congressional Reception and Dinner (by invitation only event)
Five complimentary registration tickets for the HESTEC Conference

Gold Sponsor ($30,000):

This entitles a company or organization an opportunity to select sponsorship of one of the following HESTEC Days/ Related Activities:

College Symposium (To be determined)
HESTEC symposiums occur during the week for purposes of engaging the college administration, faculty and students with Corporate America and government agencies to provide leadership, career and educational development to college students. These symposiums are held within the colleges as part of HESTEC Week.

Sponsorship benefits include:

Recognized sponsor for the college symposium
One panel speaker during the symposium
One company or organization workshop for college students during the Symposium (if applicable)
One 10’x20’ booth at the HESTEC Career Expo
Attend HESTEC Networking Social
One 10’x20’ booth at the HESTEC Community Day
Acknowledgement and recognition on all radio, newspaper, and television ads
Acknowledgement and recognition on the HESTEC website with a link to the company’s or organization’s website
One full-page color ad in the HESTEC Magazine distributed to HESTEC attendees
Company or organization name/logo prominently displayed throughout the sponsored day
Company printed materials in tote bags for attendees during sponsored day (Approximately 1,500 bags)

Additional benefits include:

Recognized at the HESTEC Congressional Dinner
Six tickets for company representatives and/or guests for the Congressional Reception and Dinner (by invitation only event)
Five complimentary registration tickets for the HESTEC Conference

Silver Sponsor ($20,000):

This entitles a company or organization an opportunity to select sponsorship of one of the following HESTEC Days/ Related Activities:

Student Leadership Day
Latina Day
Robotics Day

Recognized sponsor for day
Two panel sessions during the sponsored day
One 10’x10’ booth at the HESTEC Career Expo
Attend HESTEC Networking Social
One 10’x10’ booth at the HESTEC Community Day
Acknowledgement and recognition on all radio, newspaper, and television ads
Acknowledgement and recognition on the HESTEC website with a link to the company’s or organization’s website
½ page color ad in the HESTEC Magazine distributed to HESTEC attendees
Company or organization name/logo prominently displayed throughout the sponsored day
Company printed materials in tote bags for attendees during sponsored day (Approximately 1,500 bags)

Additional benefits include:

Recognized at the HESTEC Congressional Dinner
Four tickets for company representatives and/or guests for the Congressional Reception and Dinner (by invitation only event)
Two complimentary registration tickets for the HESTEC Conference

Panel Sponsor ($15,000):

This entitles a company or organization the opportunity to sponsor a panel of company representatives during one of the following HESTEC Days to address high school senior level students. These panels will include up to two 45 minute break-out sessions each with 80 to100 participants in attendance:

Student Leadership Day
Latina Day

Panel of up to 5 company representatives during selected HESTEC Day
Two tickets for company representatives and/or guests for the Congressional Reception and Dinner (by invitation only event)
Two complimentary registration tickets for the HESTEC Conference
One 10’x10’ booth at the HESTEC Career Expo
Attend HESTEC Networking Social
One 10’x10’ booth at the HESTEC Community Day
Acknowledgement and recognition as a HESTEC Sponsor on the HESTEC website
½ page color ad in the HESTEC Magazine distributed to HESTEC attendees
Company or organization name/logo prominently displayed throughout the sponsored day
Company printed materials in tote bags for attendees during sponsored day (Approximately 1,500 bags)

Bronze Sponsor ($10,000):

This entitles a company or organization recognition as a HESTEC sponsor.

Two tickets for company representatives and/or guests for the Congressional Reception and Dinner (by invitation only event)
Two complimentary registration tickets for the HESTEC Conference
One 10’x10’ booth at the HESTEC Career Expo
Attend HESTEC Networking Social
One 10’x10’ booth at the HESTEC Community Day
Acknowledgement and recognition as a HESTEC Sponsor on the HESTEC website
½ page color ad in the HESTEC Magazine distributed to HESTEC attendees
Company or organization name/logo prominently displayed throughout the sponsored day
Company printed materials in tote bags for attendees during sponsored day (Approximately 1,500 bags)

Patron Sponsor ($5,000):

This entitles a company or organization recognition as a HESTEC sponsor.

Attend HESTEC Networking Social
One 10’x10’ booth at the HESTEC Career Expo or One 10’x10’ booth at the HESTEC Community Day
Acknowledgement and recognition as a HESTEC Sponsor on the HESTEC website

Note: Other smaller sponsorship levels are available and customized packages can also be developed for your organization. Call us today for more details! 1-888-432-4033 or 956-381-3361

The University of Texas-Pan American
Division of University Advancement-Development Office

Velinda V. Reyes
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
956-318-5301
reyesvv@utpa.edu

Jorge A. Gutierrez
Development Officer
956-318-5301
jgutierrezz6@utpa.edu

The University of Texas-Pan American
Division of Community Engagement

Jessica Idy Salinas, MBA
Executive Director for Community and Economic Development
956-381-3361
lopezj@utpa.edu

Jovanna L. Ocañas
Event Manager
956-381-3361
jlocanas@utpa.edu