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STEM Nation 2025 Rockets Hope and Innovation
Photography by Jacqueline Wallace
STEM NATION 2025, presented by the Rio Grande Valley Philanthropic Foundation at Bert Ogden Arena, featured inspiring speakers, including Kathy Lueders (SpaceX), Norman Garza (Texas Space Commission), Dr. Eiman Jahangir (Blue Origin), and Col. Mike Fossum (NASA and Texas A&M University). Emcees Julian Alvarez and Theresa Capistran energized the crowd, setting the tone for a dynamic event. Special thanks to the visionary sponsors, school districts, and presenters who made it all possible, especially Lone Star National Bank and Mr. Alonzo Cantu. Five $10,000 scholarships were awarded to local colleges.
