Every other year, the HOUSTEX Student Summit introduces educators and students to exciting new innovations in manufacturing technology. It is designed to allow young people to interact with today’s manufacturing industry so they can translate STEM education into real-world results within high-tech and high-value careers.
The HOUSTEX 2019 Student Summit details will be announced soon.
Take a look at what we did at the 2017 HOUSTEX Student Summit:
Prior to event, students will participate in a Virtual Wind Turbine Design Challenge, designs to be tested at the event. At HOUSTEX, SME student and senior members will guide the students on a show floor tour. During the tour, they will explore exhibits, view the technologies, talk with industry experts, see the latest manufacturing innovations, participate in hands-on-activities, and meet the people who will inform their career choices.
Following the tour, the Wind Turbine Competition trials will test the students’ designs that were submitted ahead of time. The person with the winning design will earn a test stand valued over $600 for his or her classroom.
Student Summit Schedule
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
| 9:00 AM | Students arrive and check-in Escorted by SME Hosts to Theater | Main Registration |
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Manufacturing Presentation Industry Overview | Theater on Show Floor Booth #1671 |
| 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM | Guided Show Floor Tour | Show Floor |
| 11:30 PM – 12:00 PM | Lunch (provided) | Theater on Show Floor |
| 11:30 PM – 12:00 PM | Wind Turbine Competition Trials and announcement of winner | Theater on Show Floor |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Manufacturing Career Opportunities of Today & Tomorrow (Panel Discussion) | Theater on Show Floor |
| 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Wrap Up and Closing Remarks | Theater on Show Floor |