Choose Energy K-12 Outreach Program - UT Austin

Teachers—invest in your professional growth this summer.

The Choose Energy K‑12 Outreach Program is offering two dynamic teacher workshops focused on subsurface energy and engineering—designed to bring real-world STEM concepts into your classroom.

Participants will:
🔹 Earn CPE hours

🔹 Gain access to ready-to-use classroom resources

🔹 Engage in hands-on, interactive learning experiences

You’ll also have the opportunity to learn directly from the expert faculty in the Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering at UT Austin, leaders in energy education and innovation.

If you’re looking to enhance your teaching and inspire the next generation of problem-solvers, this is a great opportunity to get involved.

Register today!

☀️Join us this summer!☀️

📚 Registrations are still open for two of our awesome Energy Education teacher workshops for 7th - 12th-grade Texas STEM teachers.

⚡️West Texas Energy Summit - Midland, TX June 17-18, 2026

⚙️STEM in the Real World - San Antonio, TX June 24, 2026

📰Details in our latest newsletter!
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Summer STEM Teacher Workshops! Email from UT Austin CSEE/PGE Outreach Join us this summer! ATTENTION Texas 6th - 12th Grade STEM Teachers The UT Austin Choose Energy K-12 Outreach Program is offering teachers professional developme

📣Attention Texas STEM teachers📣

👉Check out our line-up of 2026 teacher workshops!

COMING SOON -> One-day workshop on June 24, 2026, that will be hosted in San Antonio at the Region 20 ESC. Stay tuned for more details!

Nominate a K-12 educator by February 1, 2026!

SPREAD THE WORD!
Nominations for the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (OEST) award are due February 1! https://nagt.org/nagt/awards/oest.html

Are you or do you know a K-12 educator who goes above and beyond to educate the next generation about the Earth Sciences? Then consider nominating yourself or a colleague for the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award (OEST) to honor your/ their efforts! Nominate by February 1st!

🎉 Happy New Year! Let’s make 2026 the most inspiring year yet! 🚀✨

Teachers and students—amazing STEM opportunities await at The University of Texas at Austin! To learn more, check out our latest newsletter - https://conta.cc/45FeLQi

Let’s spark curiosity and empower the next generation of innovators! 🌟

Happy New Year! Email from UT Austin CSEE/PGE Outreach Teacher Workshop and Student Camp Opportunities Welcome back! We hope your holidays were full of joy, laughter, and maybe a little extra rest. Now it’s time to b

🌍⚡ December Earth Science Week Calendar Activity! ⚡🌍
“Minerals’ Role in Sustainable Energy Sources”

Did you know that the path to a clean-energy future depends on the minerals beneath our feet? This month’s activity—developed by the Mineralogical Society of America—invites students to utilize resources from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to learn about the minerals needed for renewable technologies.

🔋💡From lithium in batteries to rare earth elements in wind turbines and solar panels, students will investigate which critical minerals make sustainable energy possible and why they matter more than ever.

Great for classrooms, STEM clubs, and curious learners looking to connect geology with real-world energy solutions!

See the full 2025-2026 ESW Calendar at: https://bit.ly/ESW-calendar-2025-2026

Applications are OPEN!

🚀Shaping the Future at CAST 2025!🚀

🙌Our collaboration with the Railroad Commission of Texas continued as we connected with incredible Texas science educators at our booth and during interactive workshops.

💡 Together, we’re working to inspire the next generation of energy leaders— sparking curiosity, building knowledge, and shaping the future of energy innovation.

🌟We are proud to partner with the Railroad Commission of Texas on this important mission!

🙌 A huge THANK YOU to the Railroad Commission of Texas for helping coordinate our Energize the Future field trip. This was an amazing day of learning and a very memorable event for K-12 STEM teachers and students in the UT PGE Department.

Led by UT PGE faculty and RRC professionals, participants explored geological outcrops to study the earth science principles behind energy resources and toured active oil and gas operations to gain firsthand insight into engineering innovations and environmental stewardship within the energy industry.

This field trip coincides with Earth Science Week 2025 - Energy Resources for Our Future and the Choose Energy K-12 Outreach Program - UT Austin is a sponsor of .

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🌍 Earth Science Teachers—Join Us in the Field!
Explore geology, energy, and careers in Earth science on a full-day field trip in San Antonio!

🗓️ Oct 18, 2025 | 💲 Only $25 | 🚌 Transport & lunch included
📍 Henry B. González Convention Center

✅ Explore rock outcrops and formations
✅ Visit oil & gas sites
✅ Earn 8 CPE hours (TEA-approved)
✅ Get classroom-ready resources

📝 Register by Oct 2: 👉 https://store.geosociety.org/products/ft25cn407

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