Host Sponsors
El Jefe Sponsors
Patron Sponsors
- When : Saturday, November 17, 2007
- Where:The University of Texas at Austin
- Un Sabado Check-In:
- UT Austin Campus, Robert A. Welch Hall (WEL)
- Welch Hall is located at the SW corner of Speedway & 24th. Buses may drop students off at this corner. Please note that Speedway itself is closed to traffic.
- Welch Hall physical address is: 2300 Speedway, Austin, TX 78712
- Map to Welch Hall
- Parking on the UT campus:
The San Jacinto Garage (SJG) located at 2401 San Jacinto Boulevard (between 24th and Dean Keeton) is an ideal parking location for Un Sabado participants. Parking fee is $9 daily. On Saturdays, most street parking spots on the UT campus are FREE and do not require UT parking permits. CAUTION: Please pay close attention to the parking signs or you will be ticketed. UT Parking Information.
- Bus Parking during the event: TBD by UT Parking & Transportation
Questions during the day of the event? Call Dacio Marin at 512-517-8218.
Schedule of Events
- 08:30am Buses Leave Schools
- 09:00am - 10:00 am Registration/General Assembly
- 10:10am - 12:00 pm Workshop I
- 12:10pm - 12:45 pm Lunch
- 12:45pm - 02:00 pm Speaker/Give-Aways
- 02:10pm - 03:00 pm Engineering Fair
- 03:00pm - 04:00 pm Transportation Back
Speaker
- JOSÉ M. HERNÁNDEZ NASA Astronaut - Scheduled to appear
Student/Parent Workshops
Students show an increase in confidence in their ability to succeed in a career in engineering, math or science. They attend various hands on workshops provided in both Spanish and English. Workshops are setup to inspire technology, teamwork, and promote college education.
While the students attend various workshops, the parents attend a Parent's Program. The program will introduce them to the university system and also educate them on the college application process and the available funding programs. Parents are also educated on the advantages of a college education and how to support their children before and during their attendance in college. By involving parents in the process, Un Sabado seeks to reinforce the educational goals of the children. This program is also available in Spanish and English. Parent topics included:
- General Information about Engineering
- Why College
- Aid in understanding College Application Process
- Support System Scholarships and Admissions
Engineering Fair
At the Engineering Fair, the students and parents will be able to interact one on one with local engineers and scientists. The Engineering Fair is an opportunity for students and parents to see demonstrations and view the products of several Austin-based companies and organizations.
Exhibitor Listing
- 3M
- Freescale
- IBM
- Applied Materials
- Texas Department of Transportation
- Dell
- (and others)