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MESSAGE FROM
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
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Sincerely,
Filemón Vela (TX-34)
Member of Congress
MESSAGE FROM
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
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
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Message from
Members of Congress
& UTRGV Founding President
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HESTEC Introduction
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Why Sponsor HESTEC?
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Program Goals
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Event Highlights
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HESTEC Week
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Celebrity Highlights
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Sponsorship Levels
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Vocational Schools
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Area Information
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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
96%
of LATINA DAY
attendees stated that
HESTEC motivated
them to pursue their
career goals.
SURVEY STATEMENTS
STUDENT
LEADERSHIP DAY
ROBOTICS DAY
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.
STUDENT
LEADERSHIP DAY
LATINA DAY
S4: Overall, I am satisfied with HESTEC activities.
100%
98% 98%
93% 92%
93%
94%
93% 92%
90%
80%
70%
60%
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S4
More than
5,300
secondary level
students participated
in HESTEC 2014.
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HESTEC WEEK
SUNDAY
MONDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
CONGRESSIONAL
DINNER
EDUCATOR DAY
CONGRESSIONAL
ROUNDTABLE
STUDENT
LEADERSHIP DAY
Led by Congressman
Rubén 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.
HESTEC WEEK
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
TUE-FRI
LATINA DAY
ROBOTICS DAY
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
WEDNESDAY
SATURDAY
COMMUNITY DAY
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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.”
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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
Approximately
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 Friend - $5,000
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STEM Supporter - $10,000
STEM Motivator- $50,000
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STEM Contributor- $20,000
STEM Leader - $75,000
Number of reserved seats at Congressional Dinner
STEM Partner - $35,000
STEM Champion - $100,000
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Sponsorship Levels*
EDUCATOR, STUDENT LEADERSHIP, LATINA OR ROBOTICS DAY:
Brief speaking opportunity on sponsored day
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Co-sponsor of a UTRGV STEM event – Regional Science Bowl, E-Week,
NASA Space Science Days, RGV Regional Science Fair
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Co-sponsor of Navy SeaPerch team at national competition
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Sponsor of university-led STEM engagement
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First right of refusal for sponsorship at future HESTEC events
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COMMUNITY DAY:
Number of reserved seats at Congressional Dinner
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Co-sponsor of a UTRGV STEM event – Regional Science Bowl, E-Week,
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Co-sponsor of HESTEC SeaPerch team at national competition
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Sponsor of STEM Day with Region One Educational Service Center
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Premier exhibit booth location
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Name recognition on printed map
Online directory listing by name and location
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Online map logo and profile of exhibit
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STEM Partner - $35,000
STEM Contributor- $20,000
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STEM Motivator- $50,000
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STEM Supporter - $10,000
STEM Leader - $75,000
HESTEC 2015
Additional
Sponsorship Benefits
STEM Champion - $100,000
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RECOGNITION IN ADVERTISING & MARKETING EFFORTS:
Logo in HESTEC daily agenda
Full-page ads in HESTEC online magazine
Half-page ads in HESTEC online magazine
Inclusion in press releases
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WEBSITE RECOGNITION:
INCLUSION IN HESTEC E-NEWSLETTER:
RECOGNITION ON PROMOTIONAL ITEMS:
RECOGNITION ON HESTEC OVERVIEW VIDEO:
ACCESS TO HESTEC SPECIAL EVENTS:
Admittance to all receptions
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STEM Friend - $5,000
HESTEC 2015
Special Branding
Opportunities
STEM Supporter - $10,000
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
CONGRESSIONAL DINNER SPONSORSHIP:
Number of reserved seats at Congressional Dinner
10
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CONGRESSIONAL RECEPTION SPONSORSHIP:
Number of reserved seats at Congressional Dinner
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Reserved seating at Congressional Dinner
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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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A R E A I N F O R M AT I O N
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McAllen
Brownsville
Pharr
Airports
Lodging
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
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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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For sponsorship questions or more information, contact:
Division of Governmental & Community Relations
1201 W. University Dr. Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 665-3361
VPGCR@UTRGV.EDU
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