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 |