Starting on Wednesday, March 26^th through Saturday, March 29^th, the Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) will co-host a STEM Alliance event with Texas A&M International University. The event hopes to target local Hispanic and female students as they are underrepresented in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

“As students begin to consider what career path to choose, I encourage them to attend the STEM event and explore their options. It is important to provide increased support and learning opportunities so students are able to graduate and compete in a globally competitive workforce,” said Congressman Cuellar. “I am glad to see that my office was able to coordinate with TAMIU and host an important event that brings awareness to the students about a possible STEM career.”

What:        Congressman Cuellar’s Office and TAMIU Co-host STEM Alliance Event

Date:         Wednesday, March 26, 2013 – Saturday, March 29, 2013

Time:         3/26 @ 12-4pm

                   3/27 @ 9:15am -6:30pm

                   3/28 @ 9:15am-2:15pm

                   3/29 @ 8am-4pm

Where:      Texas A&M International University

The breakdown of events is as follows:

Wed. March 26, 2014:
For Counselors, Coordinators, Heads of Department, Mathematics, & Science Teachers
12:00-12:30   Dr. Arenaz, Rep. Cuellar (Student Center
                         Ballroom)
12:30-1:00     Bella Gaia Show (on Planetarium Dome)
2:00-2:10       NASA Educators' Workshop by Valerie Casasanto
2:10-2:40       Science
                         Presentation to Counselors (LBV 202)
2:40-4:00      Open and Tour of the Engineering Laboratories
                         (LBV 202, 209, 211, 219)

Thurs. March 27, 2014:
9:30-12:00    STEM Engagement Workshop Activities with 9^th Grade High School Students

12:30-2:15      Dr. Arenaz, Scientist from NASA
                         (Student Center Ballroom)
2:30-6:30       Professional Development and STEM Career Fair for
                          College Students

Fri. March 28, 2014:

9:15-12:00      Activities with 7^th Grade Middle School Students

12:30-1:30      Dr. Arenaz, Rep. Cuellar, Scientist from NASA
                          (Student Center Ballroom)
1:30-2:15         The TAME Trailblazers and Exhibits (1st Floor
                          Student Center)

Sat. March 29, 2014:
​For Female STEM Students and Parents
8:00-8:30      Bella Gaia Show (on Planetarium Dome)
8:30-9:00      Science Presentation by Dr. Ana Prados and
                         Interactive Q&A (UMBC/NASA GSFC)
9:00-12:30    Preparation and Robotics Training
12:30-1:00     Lunch
1:00-1:30       Mother and Daughter Event (GEAR UP IV)
1:30-2:30       GEAR UP IV College and Career Fair Activities
                         (Robotics Academy) and Competition in Groups
2:30-2:45       Break
2:45-4:00       Hands-on Experiments with Valerie Casasanto
                         (Rotation Stations)
1:30-4:00       Spaceship Earth Data (SED) Workshop for
                         Teachers by Dr. Ana Prados

For more information, please contact my Laredo office at (956) 725-0639.