High School Students
Discover STEM
Your teachers, parents, and friends may already be asking you about your future plans. Will you go to college? What will you study? They are doing so because, whether you realize it or not, your future is fast approaching. Have you given thought to pursuing a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics career? These are called STEM careers, and they are in high demand.
If you are undecided on whether to attend college or if you are unsure of what career path you want to pursue in college, we encourage you to consider a career in STEM. There are many short-term programs that offer you a glimpse into what it would be like to study and live out a career in STEM.
STEM High Schools
If you are not already attending a high school focused on STEM, you may want to talk to your parents and your teachers about it.
Prepare for College
Wonder if you already know enough to succeed? Take math, which is so essential the STEM fields: Test your math skills here.
To get a head start on college, you may want to consider taking courses that can help you create your future now. Depending on your interest and possible major, these resources can help you find out what you can be doing now to get you prepared:
- I want to build robots
- I want to build a city
- I want to learn about moon rocks
- I want to solve crimes
- I want to turn wind into energy
- I want to find patterns
- I want to improve the environment
- I want to know how things work
- I want to create computer games
UH Programs
Learn at some of the most interesting Houston area programs for elementary, middle, and high school students.
TC Energy Summer Scholars Academy
For: Incoming Freshmen majoring in STEM fields
When: Annually (summer)
Where: University of Houston
Contact: Ashley Askew, aaskew@uh.edu
Website
UH Mathematics Contest
A free event, the UH Mathematics Contest invites students from Houston area schools to compete in a team project, as well as individual exams in algebra I, geometry, algebra II, pre-calculus, statistics, physics, calculus and calculators. In addition, there is a competition known as the Quick Click Smackdown.
For: Math, science and computer science majors
When: Annually (early spring semester)
Where: College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Contact: jmorgan@math.uh.edu
Website
Science Engineering Fair of Houston
The Science Engineering Fair of Houston promotes the learning and application of science and technology through the development and presentation of science/engineering projects. SEFH serves as the regional fair for all public, private, charter, and home school students, grades 6–12, in Harris County and the 22 surrounding counties in Southeast Texas.
For: All public, private, charter, and home school students, grades 6–12, in Harris County
and the 22 surrounding counties in Southeast Texas.
When: Annually (Februrary)
Where: Fort Bend Epicenter
Contact: info@sefhouston.org
Website
Fresh Start
The National Society of Black Engineers is thrilled to announce its upcoming bi-annual Fresh Start event on May 18, 2024. Sponsored by HP, this event will take place at the University of Houston. Fresh Start is a complimentary one-day STEM event designed to ignite curiosity and passion for STEM disciplines among students in grades 3–12. Through hands-on workshops led by professionals, participants will engage directly with STEM concepts. The goal is to engage up to 400 students in this enriching Fresh Start experience.
We welcome professionals, teachers and faculty passionate about STEM to share their expertise and inspire students in grades 3–12. If you're eager to facilitate hands-on workshops and contribute to sparking curiosity and enthusiasm for STEM subjects, we would be delighted to have you join us. Please click the below link tree and sign up to be a presenter to be a part of this transformative event.
For: Students in grades 3–12
When: Annually (April)
Where: University of Houston
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