HOUSTEX Student Summit

The HOUSTEX Student Summit aims to create interest, excitement and an appreciation for manufacturing, as well as to build awareness with students and educators about manufacturing career pathways.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Tuesday, February 26
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
SME Zone

OBJECTIVES

Introduce students to the manufacturing industry as a prospective career pursuit
Provide a high-level overview of advanced design and manufacturing technologies, materials, processes and applications
Allow students to learn about how and why the technology is used, along with examples of interesting applications
Provide students the opportunity to ask questions and interact with an industry mentor and see the technology firsthand on the HOUSTEX show floor
Encourage and inspire students to share what they learn
Have fun!

WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN

What manufacturing is and manufacturing applications
How companies use manufacturing within industry with unique applications

STUDENT BENEFITS

Gain hands-on experience with product development models and the processes for making physical prototypes
Obtain a basic understanding of the industry
Hear about career options
Discover a different view of manufacturing
Become excited to see additive manufacturing as an option
Focus on product development (using software to develop the concept and then building the prototype)
Understand what engineers can do
Learn how things we use every day are developed and built

BENEFITS TO EDUCATORS AND MENTORS

Share knowledge
Impact the future of the technology
Influence future workforce
Demonstrate industry knowledge and leadership

STUDENT SUMMIT SCHEDULE

Time	Activity
8:00 a.m.	Schools arrive and check-in
8:00 – 8:30 a.m.	Welcome and Instructions
8:30 – 11:00 a.m.	Product Demonstrations/Challenges
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Show Floor Exploration
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Student Competition Awards Presentation