Workshops
Many of the FREE services SSS-STEM provides are organized into workshops. Workshops are held year-round and provide opportunities for students to develop new skills, gain valuable information, meet their peers, and participate in community service.
Texas State Aquarium Trip Spring 2026
SSS-STEM scholars visited the Texas State Aquarium for a hands-on career exploration experience. During the trip, students received a behind-the-scenes look at various areas of the aquarium and learned more about what a career in this field entails. Scholars explored spaces connected to emergency response and operations, including the Incident Command room, wildlife rehabilitation, and special training opportunities. This experience gave students a closer look at how science, animal care, conservation, emergency planning, and public education all come together in a professional aquarium setting. Thank you to the Texas State Aquarium for giving our scholars the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect their academic goals to real-world career pathways.
SSS-STEM Scholar Conference
SSS-STEM scholars came together for the SSS-STEM Scholar Conference, a full-day event focused on academic success, professional communication, presentation skills, STEM identity, career pathways, and student growth. Scholars participated in sessions covering topics such as time management, poster and oral presentations, professional feedback, growth mindset, nursing and health career pathways, engineering networking, and preparing for the job market. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this conference a meaningful opportunity for connection, learning, and continued success.
Scholar Testimonials
This program really works but don't just take our word for it, check out what our scholars have to say after attending our STEM Scholar Conference!Strategies to Success: Mental Health
Scholars from SSS-STEM, SSS-Teacher Prep, and Island Harbor participated in this Strategies to Success session focused on mental health and wellness. During the event, scholars learned about stress management, study strategies, campus resources, and practical tools to support their mental health throughout the semester. Thank you to the University Counseling Center for collaborating with us on this important conversation and for sharing helpful resources that encourage balance, self-care, and student success. A huge thank you to our very special guest speaker, Barbara Ritchie!
Workshop and Event Topics
SSS-STEM workshops are hosted by staff, university personnel, and specials guests while covering a wide range of topics related to:
Workshops can be held in-person, virtually, and as recorded videos available to students on the SSS-STEM Canvas page.
To remain in good standing with the SSS-STEM program, we ask that students attend 2 workshops per semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer).
Workshop Photo Gallery
University of Houston - Clear Lake and NASA Space Center Field Trip
Students visited the University of Houston - Clear Lake and learned about the graduate programs available. Afterwards, students explored the NASA Space Center and learned about space exploration.