Fourteen Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) PREP fourth-year students were awarded top accolades at the recent TexPREP Fourth Year Symposium, held at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).
The annual Symposium invites participants who have a strong interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to present independent group projects that encourage real-world problem-solving.
Out of 19 projects submitted, the top three projects were recognized. TAMIU’s PREP project, “Bring Me the Microplastics,” a prototype developed to help solve the issue of microplastics in oceans, placed second.
The project was made up of student team members Miranda Beltran, Paulina Canche, Karla Freyre, Alessandra Hernández, and Luisa Ramírez.
The students presented their projects to judges made up of university faculty and STEM professionals. Students competed against other PREP sites, including UTSA, South Texas College, and University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
The Symposium encourages student collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity and working across disciplines.
The Texas Prefreshman Engineering program is a seven-week enrichment summer program that prepares students for careers in the STEM fields.
The University’s PREP Program efforts are made possible with the support of The Guadalupe and Lilia Martínez Foundation, the Texas Department of Transportation, Laredo Independent School District and the Board of Directors for Gateway Chapter of TSPE.
TexPREP is an opportunity for high-quality local and area middle school students to be exposed to college-level mathematics, science and engineering studies. Our program aims to increase the number of competently prepared students from TexPREP who will ultimately pursue science, mathematics, engineering and technology studies in college; to reinforce the mathematics preparation of these students in the pursuit of mathematics, science and engineering at the pre-college and college levels; to increase the retention rate of these student in college; and to acquaint students with professional opportunities in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.
As is to be expected in a program of this caliber, space is limited to 90 participants and entrance is highly competitive. Students will need to take the TexPREP entrance exam . The teacher reference, report card and/or transcript, and pre-test scores will be used to determine selection into the program. All required documents must be turned in on selected testing date.
This year TexPrep will be hosted from June 03, 2024, to July 03, 2024, from 8:30 a.m to 4 p.m Monday through Thursday.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email us at texprep@tamiu.edu or call the Office of Outreach and Pre-College Programs at 956.326.2700.
TexPREP 2024 Application Now Open!
TAMIU PREP Process
- Submit online application and required documentation. Application deadline is April 17, 2024.
- Take Pre-test Exam on April 20th or April 27th.
- Submit Assessment Fee.
- Submit Program Fee.
Student Requirements:
- Average GPA of 80 or higher in Math, Science, and English.
- Must be in good academic standing in all courses.
- Satisfactory nomination from core Math and Science teacher.
- Satisfactory conduct.
- 6th or 7th grader who is not currently enrolled in, or has not previously taken Algebra 1.
Assessment Fee: $30.00 Payment does not constitute acceptance. No Refunds will be made.
Program Fee: $320.00 (Due on May 24, 2024).
Payment Methods: Credit and Debit cards ONLY
(American Express, MasterCard, & Visa)
TexPREP selection is based on Pre-Test Scores, Grades, and Nomination Form.
Application Link: https://tamiu.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e380fKxZ5t7nol8
Application Deadline: April 17, 2024.
If admitted, student must submit the following:
- Copy of most current report card as of the 3rd, 6-weeks. Progress reports will not be accepted.
- Math or Science Teacher Nomination Form (1st Year Only)
- TexPREP Rules, Regulations and Policies
- TexPREP Student Expectations and Behavioral Contract
- Student Emergency Form
- Model Release for Minors
- Agreement for Waiver, Indemnification, Assumption of Risk and Medical
Treatment Authorization Form.
All required forms are included on the application link.
Student Requirements for PREP are the following:
- Average GPA of 80 or higher in Math, Science, and English.
- Must be in good academic standing in all courses.
- Satisfactory nomination from core Math and Science teacher.
- Satisfactory conduct.
- 6th or 7th grader who is not currently enrolled in, or has not previously taken Algebra 1.
Contact Us:
Phone: 956.326.2700
Email: texprep@tamiu.edu
Fax: 956.326.2699
Office of Outreach and Pre-College Programs
5201 University Blvd, Laredo, TX 78041
Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center (ZSC) 222