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Message from UTRGV President
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HESTEC Introduction
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HESTEC by the Numbers
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Why Sponsor HESTEC?
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Highlights
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HESTEC Week
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Sponsorship Levels
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HESTEC
On behalf of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, I invite you to become a partner in HESTEC, the Hispanic Engineering, Science, and Technology Week, an annual celebration that engages thousands of middle and high school students, educators and parents. The week is filled with interactive educational exhibits, dynamic robotics competitions, inspiring speakers and hands-on activities, all designed to inspire students to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. In 2016, UTRGV celebrated the 15th anniversary of HESTEC with events in Edinburg, Brownsville and Harlingen. Throughout its history, HESTEC has had an impact on more than a million students, educators and families by exposing them to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. We are proud that our program has been recognized twice as a “Bright Spot in Hispanic Education” by the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. HESTEC would not be possible without the support of our generous partners in government, education and corporate America. The investment you make in HESTEC is an investment in our students and the future of the Rio Grande Valley. I invite you to join us. With your support, we will prepare the next generation of students who will Change the World through STEM.
Guy Bailey, UTRGV Founding President
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HESTEC
Sixteen years ago, an idea became a reality – an idea driven by a need and a vision to prepare students in the Rio Grande Valley to meet the demands of the evolving workforce. Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology (HESTEC) was formed in 2002 to bring together corporate America, the federal government and education entities in a synergistically powerful alliance that would spur greater awareness of the STEM fields among Hispanic students in South Texas, support the increase of students in these fields nationwide, and promote the importance of postsecondary education. Since its inception, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s HESTEC has grown into a week-long program that has: • Affected more than one million people. • Garnered the support of more than 45 corporate and federal partners nationwide. • Been recognized (2015 and 2016) as a “Bright Spot in Hispanic Education” by the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. • Featured internationally recognized speakers like Michael Dell, Dr. Michio Kaku, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Paul Rodriguez, Soledad O’Brien, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Dr. Bernard Harris and Albert Manero, to name a few.
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HESTEC BY THE NUMBERS 2002 - 2016
More than
8,412
educators impacted during HESTEC Educator Day. More than
15,398
students impacted during HESTEC Latina Day. More than
100,000
community members impacted during HESTEC Community Day.
More than
23,574
college students impacted during HESTEC Career Expo. More than
3,872
students impacted during HESTEC Robotics Day. More than
15,968
students impacted during HESTEC Student Leadership Day. utrgv.edu/hestec
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HESTEC WEEK
WHY SPONSOR HESTEC? Sponsors are a vital part of HESTEC and help promote the importance of STEM education to thousands of children, 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:
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Connecting with secondary and postsecondary students, educators, parents and community members to share your coorporate support of STEM education.
Increasing your organization’s diversity and recruitment initiatives to identify and hire a diverse and qualified workforce.
Aligning your organization with HESTEC partners who recognize the importance of STEM education and its effect on the country.
Exciting opportunity to establish name brand recognition and increase awareness to the thousands of attendees during Community Day.
HESTEC
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The Navy is focused on STEM and diversity, and this is an important event for the Navy to sponsor and for us have a presence. I am so impressed with the scope of knowledge and the interest and excitement I see in these young students.
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People come from all over to the Rio Grande Valley to see the STEM opportunities that you all have made come true for students.”
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-Naval Commander Jeffrey M. Reynolds, Executive Officer at the Navy Recruiting District in San Antonio, during the SeaPerch Challenge 2016
-Alejandra Ceja, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, during Educator Day 2016
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HESTEC WEEK
SUNDAY
MONDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
SUNDAY, OCT. 1
MONDAY, OCT. 2
MONDAY, OCT. 2
TUESDAY, OCT. 3
CONGRESSIONAL DINNER GALA
EDUCATOR DAY Educators, administrators, and superintendents visit the campus and sites throughout the Rio Grande Valley to participate in workshops, listen to keynote speakers, and attend the HESTEC Distinguished Panel on STEM Literacy, which presents best practices and successful strategies to encourage Hispanic students to pursue STEM fields of study.
FALL CAREER EXPO
HESTEC week begins with the Congressional Dinner, a by-invitation event that brings together members of Congress, elected officials, corporate executives and educators for a night of networking opportunities, fine dining, and entertainment.
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WED & FRI
SUPERINTENDENTS’ LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Leaders in higher education, government and corporate America meet with regional public and charter school leadership in a forum that allows for dialogues on issues affecting access to education and/or best practices in preparing students for higher education and careers.
Representatives from corporations and government agencies showcase their organizations, interview FALL CAREER EXPO students for internships and recruit prospective OCT. 4 & OCT. 6
STUDENT LEADERSHIP DAY Secondary-level students are introduced to a wide range of career opportunities in the STEM fields through motivational speakers and breakout sessions.
graduates for future employment. While the focus is on careers in STEM fields, the expo is open to all majors and all areas of study.
HESTEC WEEK
THURSDAY
THUR-FRI
FRIDAY
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4
THURSDAY, OCT. 5
OCT. 3 – OCT. 6
FRIDAY, OCT. 6
LATINA DAY
ROBOTICS DAY
South Texas female students and their mothers are brought together to participate in handson workshops and to hear inspiring stories of prominent minority women from different walks of life and industry.
Teams compete their robot in obstacle courses that integrate STEM concepts, providing a firsthand learning experience on the fundamentals of engineering and commercialization.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHALLENGE
SEAPERCH CHALLENGE
Middle school students participate in hands-on workshops and attend engaging educational exhibits centered on STEM.
SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that equips teachers and students with the resources they need to build an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). The program culminates in a one-day competition at HESTEC. The winners advance to the national SeaPerch Challenge.
COMMUNITY EVENT
WEDNESDAY
SATURDAY
COMMUNITY DAY SATURDAY, OCT. 7
HESTEC Community Day is a festival of science, engineering and technology that features celebrated artists, educational presentations,
interactive exhibits, and live musical performances by internationally recognized musicians. More than 10,000 visitors attend Community Day,
making it one of the most popular and highly attended events held on the campus and in South Texas.
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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
2017
Sponsorship Levels
EACH SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING EVENTS PER NEGOTIATED PACKAGE: • HESTEC Legislators’ Reception and HESTEC Awards Dinner • HESTEC receptions throughout the week • HESTEC breakfast and luncheons throughout the week
STEM Champion - $100,000 20 all-week conference passes 20 HESTEC Awards Dinner seats Two Keynote Remarks Executive Remarks at the HESTEC Distinguished Panel on STEM Literacy Six workshops, two per day, on Educator Day, Student Leadership Day, and Latina Day Middle School Challenge workshops UTRGV Fall Career Expo exhibitor on Friday, 20’x20’ booth, plus two interview booths Community Day exhibitor, 20’x20’ booth, includes large banner display Two full-page ads in the online HESTEC magazine Logo inclusion in conference bags and shirts Inclusion in 2017 marketing materials Inclusion in HESTEC social media posts Inclusion of promotional items and give-away in conference tote
STEM Leader - $75,000 15 all-week conference passes 15 HESTEC Awards Dinner seats One Keynote Remark Executive Remarks at the HESTEC Distinguished Panel on STEM Literacy Six workshops, two per day, on Educator Day, Student Leadership Day, and Latina Day Middle School Challenge workshops UTRGV Fall Career Expo exhibitor on Friday, 10’x20’ booth, plus one interview booth Community Day exhibitor, 20’x20’ booth One full-page ad in the online HESTEC magazine Logo inclusion in conference bags and shirts Inclusion in 2017 marketing materials Inclusion in HESTEC social media posts Inclusion of promotional items and give-away in conference tote
STEM Motivator - $50,000 10 all-week conference passes 10 HESTEC Awards Dinner seats One Keynote Remark Executive Remarks at the HESTEC Distinguished Panel on STEM Literacy Six workshops, two per day, on Educator Day, Student Leadership Day, and Latina Day Middle School Challenge workshops UTRGV Fall Career Expo exhibitor on Friday, 10’x20’ booth, plus one interview booth Community Day exhibitor, 20’x20’ booth One full-page ad in the online HESTEC magazine Logo inclusion in conference bags and shirts Inclusion in 2017 marketing materials Inclusion in HESTEC social media posts Inclusion of promotional items and give-away in conference tote 10
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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
2017
Sponsorship Levels STEM Partner - $35,000 Six all-week conference passes Six HESTEC Awards Dinner seats One Keynote Remark Executive Remarks at the HESTEC Distinguished Panel on STEM Literacy Four workshops, two per day, on Educator Day or Student Leadership Day, or Latina Day UTRGV Fall Career Expo exhibitor on Friday, 10’x10’ booth, plus one interview booth Community Day exhibitor, 10’x10’ booth One full-page ad in the online HESTEC magazine Inclusion in 2017 marketing materials Inclusion in HESTEC social media posts Inclusion of promotional items and give-away in conference tote
STEM Contributor - $20,000 Four all-week conference passes Four HESTEC Awards Dinner seats One Sponsor Remark Two workshops, two per day, on Educator Day, Student Leadership Day, or Latina Day or four Middle School Challenge workshops UTRGV Fall Career Expo exhibitor on Friday, 10’x10’ booth, plus one interview booth Community Day exhibitor, 10’x10’ booth One half-page ad in the online HESTEC magazine Inclusion in 2017 marketing materials Inclusion in HESTEC social media posts Inclusion of promotional items and give-away in conference tote
STEM Friend - $10,000 Two all-week conference passes Four HESTEC Awards Dinner seats Two workshops, two per day, on Educator Day, Student Leadership Day or Latina Day, or four Middle School Challenge workshops Community Day exhibitor, 10’x10’ booth One half-page ad in the online HESTEC magazine Inclusion in HESTEC social media posts Inclusion of promotional items and give-away in conference tote
Any Sponsorship levels less than$10,000 will be negotiated for participation and benefits.
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In Partnership with: For sponsorship questions or more information, contact: Division of Governmental & Community Relations 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539 Phone: (956) 665-3361
Web: utrgv.edu/hestec Email: hestec@utrgv.edu