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Message from Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) & Filemón Vela (TX-34), Members of Congress
As the Congressional Members for Texas District 15 and 34, we could not be more excited about our new University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), which has been created through a merger of The University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg and The University of Texas at Brownsville. With enrollment of approximately 30,000 students, UTRGV will offer new opportunities to students and the communities of the South Texas region. Throughout the last 14 years, The University of Texas-Pan American has impacted the lives of more than half a million people through its Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology Initiative (HESTEC). Since its inception in 2002, this nationally recognized program has evolved into one of the most innovative and successful events of this type for raising awareness of STEM education and career opportunities for Hispanic students. Each year, tens of thousands of students, educators, parents and members of the community flock to the campus for this weeklong event. Through a public-private partnership designed to bring together leaders in corporate America, federal government and education, such as yourself, HESTEC is unmatched in its capacity to serve the educational needs of the K-12 community in the region, while strengthening the pipeline of students ready to enter the workforce and fulfill the labor needs of corporate and federal employers. Poised to become a hub for innovation and emerging research technologies, we are convinced that the creation of UTRGV will only further catalyze the impact that this nationally recognized program can have in preparing students to enter new and high-skilled jobs that require a strong STEM college education. UTRGV has raised the bar for the promotion of STEM fields to Hispanic students. As the legislative leaders in South Texas, we extend our sincerest gratitude to you, our partners, who make such success possible, and stand ready to join forces with your organization in the much-needed mission of preparing the next generation of scientists, information technologists, engineers, and mathematicians/ physicists. We invite you to join us as UTRGV takes this year’s HESTEC to even greater heights. With best personal regards, we remain, Sincerely,
Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) Member of Congress 2
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Filemón Vela (TX-34) Member of Congress
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Message from Guy Bailey UTRGV Founding President We stand at the threshold of one of the most significant transformations the Rio Grande Valley has ever experienced. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) will open its doors in Fall 2015, utilizing the assets, resources and talents of our two legacy institutions: The University of Texas at Brownsville and The University of Texas-Pan American. A signature program of UTRGV is HESTEC – Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology Week. Congressman Rubén Hinojosa, recognizing the increasing needs of a diverse workforce educated in science and technology, founded HESTEC in 2002 and over the past 14 years, HESTEC has established itself nationally as an unprecedented program for promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education to a diverse base of students and educators throughout Texas and the rest of the nation. With the support of leaders in corporate America, government and education, HESTEC has brought to students and educators exciting presentations by world-renowned speakers, interactive educational exhibits, dynamic robotics competitions and much more. Now, through our partnership with SpaceX, UTRGV is launching its Center of Excellence, STARGATE, which holds the promise of having major impact on the emerging space industry. STARGATE will provide a pipeline of researchers, innovators and leaders that will help UTRGV reach global status. Please join us October 4-10 for the first HESTEC Week under the direction of UTRGV. Investing in HESTEC means investing in our students, the future of UTRGV and the potential of the Rio Grande Valley. As an existing partner of this extraordinary event, and we encourage you to continue this journey with us. Launching HESTEC 2015 alongside partners like you and our loyal community will help us create new opportunities for the 21st century, expanding educational opportunities for the next generation of students who will be changing the world through STEM.
Guy Bailey, UTRGV Founding President utpa.edu/hestec
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“Local and state education agencies, institutions of higher education, professional and scientific societies, philanthropic and corporate foundations, aquaria, botanical gardens, museums, science centers, after-school providers, and private industry, for example, play potentially significant roles in growing our nation’s STEM education pipeline and creating pathways to STEM. Each stakeholder brings a set of resources and expertise that are necessary for our nation’s STEM education systems to reach their full potential.” Source: Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education 5-Year Strategic Plan. A Report from the Committee on STEM Education National Science and Technology Council, Executive Office of the President of the United States (May 2013).
South Texas, Texas, and the country’s scientific and economic stability will face continued challenges without an increase in the number of students entering STEM, medical and information technology fields. From worker shortages, to the loss of highpaying jobs, to the loss of critical research and manufacturing resources, the lack of STEM graduates will have a significant impact on the country. To address this issue, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) remains committed to growing and expanding the reach of Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology (HESTEC) to attract a larger number of students, teachers, parents, and congressional leaders in order to develop new programs and approaches that will address the need for more STEM workers and professionals at a regional, national and global level.
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WHY SPONSOR?
Why Sponsor HESTEC? Sponsors are a vital part of HESTEC and 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. During HESTEC Week, sponsor benefits may include:
Connecting with secondary and postsecondary students, educators, parents, and community members to further brand your organization.
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Aligning your organization with HESTEC partners who recognize the importance of STEM education and its impact on the country.
Increasing your organization’s diversity and recruitment initiatives to identify and hire a diverse and qualified workforce.
Exciting opportunity to establish name brand recognition and increase awareness to the thousands of attendees during Community Day.
GOALS
Nationally recognized programs like HESTEC Week expose thousands of students to STEM fields and careers they never dreamed possible.
Program Goals As the first major public university in Texas to be established in the 21st century, UTRGV has exceptional geographical and cultural positioning to serve not only those who call the Rio Grande Valley home, but also those who seek an unmatched experience and opportunities that UTRGV can provide. Throughout the last 14 years, HESTEC has created partnerships that bridge the priorities of supporters in the public and private sectors with the educational and workforce needs of students. By partnering with UTRGV’s HESTEC, your organization will directly invest in increasing an awareness of STEM education in the Rio Grande Valley, one of the most rapidly growing areas of Texas that is predominantly Hispanic. Support from organizations, such as yours, is key for helping inform thousands of students, parents, educators and the communityat-large about the opportunities available in higher education, specifically through STEM. By building strategic alliances that seek to increase STEM awareness, HESTEC aims to increase the participation rate of Hispanic students in these fields, so they can be a part of the next generation that will change the world by entering and succeeding in STEM careers. Complementing HESTEC’s current STEM platform, information technology and entrepreneurship will be highlighted during HESTEC, presenting the opportunity for organizations who depend on workers in these fields to be a part of the extraordinary movement led by HESTEC aiming to develop a well-rounded and prepared diverse workforce in the region. Thus, investing in HESTEC represents helping advance the future of the very fields that drive our country’s economy, such as those that prepare scientists, information technologists, engineers and mathematicians/physicists, and we invite your organization to partner with HESTEC in its mission.
“Corporate and federal presence is essential in supporting the mission of the HESTEC program. Supporters provide students with relevant educational options and highlight the skills needed to strengthen and promote a diverse and qualified workforce.” Veronica Gonzales, UTRGV Vice President for Governmental & Community Relations
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
HESTEC 2014 HIGHLIGHTS OF STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE SURVEY
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9/10 Student Leadership Day attendees were inspired to pursue STEM careers after HESTEC.
7/10 Robotics Day attendees were inspired to pursue STEM careers after HESTEC.
S1: The individuals who presented inspired me to pursue college studies in STEM fields. S2: I think a career in STEM would be fun and exciting. S3: Attending HESTEC Student Leadership Day/Latina Day has increased my confidence in knowing that I can become a scientist, mathematician or engineer.
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HESTEC WEEK
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CONGRESSIONAL DINNER
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP DAY
Led by Congressman RubĂŠn Hinojosa (TX-15), the roundtable will bring together federal leaders, corporate executives, and distinguished educators to share successful strategies and resources for further strengthening STEM education in the region and reinforcing the pipeline of students entering STEM careers nationwide.
Students will participate in hands-on interactive activities and sessions designed to ignite student interest in STEM careers and create awareness of the diverse opportunities available to them. Presenters will engage in meaningful discussions with students on courses needed for selected majors, what particular careers entail and give advice on how to start a successful business.
HESTEC Week kicks off with the Congressional Dinner, a by-invitationonly event, that brings together distinguished leaders in Corporate America, federal government, and education for a night of networking, dining and entertainment. In celebration of the impact HESTEC has made over the years, the event will honor HESTEC alumni.
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Sponsors and partners will engage teachers and administrators by presenting dynamic professional development workshops and presentations geared toward providing resources they can take back to their classrooms to promote STEM to students.
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FALL CAREER EXPO
Hundreds of female students and their mothers are exposed to prominent, professional female executives and motivational speakers who share their secrets to success. The audience is also treated to an entertaining fashion show designed to prepare young women on how to dress in the business world.
Teams of students participate in an adrenaline-charged competition that takes engineering to an exciting new level. This exciting robotics competition teaches students about engineering programming and exposes them to real-life engineering applications.
During HESTEC Week, UTRGV college students along with others from throughout Texas, meet with representatives from some of the country’s top Fortune 500 companies. Recruiting representatives from corporations and government agencies promote internships and professional employment while conducting on-site interviews. The expo is open to all majors.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHALLENGE Thousands of middle school students will participate in handson activities and visit educational exhibits that teach them about the different and exciting areas of STEM. Sponsors and partners are invited to exhibit assets and resources that highlight how STEM is applicable to their respective industry.
The week’s STEM celebration concludes with a fun-filled day open to the community. Throughout the day, the public is treated to interactive educational
exhibits for all ages, delicious food-booths manned by university student organizations, local and national entertainers and much more. Representatives
from the nation’s leading corporate and government agencies may participate by hosting information booths located on campus grounds.
COMMUNITY EVENT
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CELEBRITY HIGHLIGHTS
Michio Kaku American futurist, theoretical physicist and popularizer of science
“The STEM program, which of course we relate to as science, technology, engineering and math, is very important not only for the Navy but for America.”
“If you want to partake of this future, you have to get educated,” he said. “Don’t wind up in a deadend job; graduate into the future. ...The future belongs to the educated.” Marcus Luttrell Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Alan Bean Retired NASA Astronaut
Rear Adm. Annie B. Andrews Navy Recruiting Command
Efren Ramirez Actor
MythBusters Discovery Channel
“The reason we come to HESTEC is to find and encourage talent. And to us, HESTEC is one of those signature events where they are training the future leadership of this country, the future leaders of the corporations. And to us it is very important to support HESTEC and move that forward.” 12
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Nancy Pelosi Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives
Rosendo Cruz Public and Government Affairs Manager
Mario Lozoya
“We recruit from UTPA, we think that they have one of the strongest Engineering programs in the country.”
Director of Government Relations and External Affairs Toyota Texas
American science educator, comedian, television host, actor, writer and scientist Belita Moreno Actress
Jose Diaz-Balart Telemundo News Anchor
Valente Rodriguez Actor and UTPA Alumnus
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35,000 Michael E. Fossum NASA Astronaut
Bill Nye the Science Guy
visitors attend HESTEC Community Day.
“That, my friends, is the essence of science and engineering; that is why we come here, for the joy of discovery, and when you get your students to experience that joy, I hope his or her life will be changed forever,” he said. “Science is like nothing else, the joy of knowing is like nothing else. No other discipline has that same visceral joy than when you know something for yourself.” Billy Ray Cyrus Singer
“I want everybody to know that this is a national program; I can tell you in Washington D.C. everybody is paying attention, and have for years.”
Jose Antonio Tijerino President and CEO Hispanic Heritage Foundation
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STEM Partner - $35,000
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STEM Champion - $100,000
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STEM Friend - $5,000
HESTEC 2015 Special Branding Opportunities
STEM Supporter - $10,000
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SPECIAL NOTES: Congressional Dinner Reception limited to number of reserved seats allotted. Sponsorship benefits are subject to change and benefits may vary. We reserve the right to substitute benefits in case of unforeseen circumstances. Sponsors who sign up later in the year may not be able to take advantage of all benefits. To ensure inclusion in print materials and to maximize your benefits as a sponsor, sponsorship commitments must be received no later than July 31, 2015. Each Community Day exhibit space is a 10’X10’-foot space equipped with one 8-foot table, two chairs and one 5-amp electrical outlet, unless otherwise agreed upon. Additional charges will apply for extra tables, chairs and electrical outlets and nonstandard booth configurations.
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V O C AT I O N A L S C H O O L S
Vocational The economy of the United States is directly linked to the existence of institutions of higher education and vocational and technical schools and their ability to foster the intellect, natural gifts and ingenuity of today’s generation. In order to develop the most capable and skilled young minds ready to enter STEM-related professions and trades, it is key to help students succeed academically in their pursuit of their choice of postsecondary education to fit their calling, from certification programs available at trade schools to degrees attained through a college education. HESTEC engages students in learning about the different options available to them after high school graduation, highlighting how a strong STEM educational foundation is integral in all types of professions and trades. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 15.9% of the population (age 25+, 2009-2013) residing in Hidalgo County, which is home to UTRGV’s Edinburg campus, has a Bachelor’s degree or higher, while 15.4% of the population (age 25+, 2009-2013) residing in Cameron County, which is home to UTRGV’s Brownsville campus, has a Bachelor’s degree or higher. To close the educational gap and promote accessibility to opportunities for all, UTRGV seeks to create a postsecondary education pursuing culture that recruits the region’s and nation’s brightest to not only its campuses but to its partnering vocational and technical schools. In doing so, UTRGV seeks to prepare the next generation of STEM leaders whose knowledge, skill sets and abilities can contribute to the advancement of the global market of the 21st century.
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McAllen Miller International Airport McAllen, TX 78503 Airlines: United, American, Allegiant and Aeromar. 14.3 miles from HESTEC
Comfort Suites at Plaza Mall 800 W. Expressway 83 McAllen, TX 78501 Phone: (956) 213-0333 www. comfortsuites.com
Valley International Airport Harlingen, TX 78550 Airlines: Southwest, United, Sun Country, Delta and Casino Charter. 45.8 miles from HESTEC
Hampton Inn & Suites Pharr 300 W. Nolana Loop Pharr, TX 78577 Phone: (956) 781-1116 www. hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport Brownsville, TX 78521 Airlines: United, American, Allegiant and U.S. Air. 67.1 miles from HESTEC
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edinburg-McAllen Area 3801 S. Business Hwy. 281 Edinburg, TX 78539 Phone: (956) 378-9955 www.hiexpress.com Renaissance Casa de Palmas 101 N. Main McAllen, TX 78501 Phone: (956) 631-1101 www.marriott.com
UTRGV Office of Governmental and Community Relations Edinburg Campus 1201 University Dr. Edinburg, TX 78539 Phone: (956) 665-3361 utpa.edu/hestec
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton McAllen 1800 S. 2nd Street McAllen, TX 78503 Phone: (956) 686-3000, ext. 7118 www.mcallen.embassysuites.com
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