Sustainable Bioproduct Design Workshop
Sustainable Material Workshop
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An engaging 2-day Workshop, where students explore biomaterials including bioplastics, biodegradation processes and sustainable science as innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
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A great opportunity for students who are interested in science, engineering, design, sustainability, and creative problem-solving and looking for their extra-curricular.
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Free registration + Meals + National Science Foundation Global Center Workshop certificate
Lecture by Experts
Multidisciplinary professors will give an introductory lecture to introduce concepts related to biomaterials, sustainable product design, and biodegradation.
Science Experiments
Students will engage in activities to understand material properties, decomposition rates, and environmental impacts of bioplastics.
3D Design with Bioplastics
Using 3D pens and biodegradable materials, students will prototype sustainable product designs.
Research Presentations
At the end of the workshop, students will showcase their findings and experiences, sharing insights on the potential of bioproducts in reducing plastic waste.
Previous participants
ESF-SU-UTRGV-UTA Summer Workshop 2024
Joseph Bagalwa (Nottingham High School, NY), Jacob Chen (FM High School, NY), James Cao (FM High School, NY), Mahir Alam (Memorial High School, TX), Anna Sophia Chapa (Rowe High School, TX), Santiago Echeverría (McAllen High School, TX), John Paul Ruiz (Memorial High School, TX), Chennah Kim (Memorial High School, TX), Robert Roux (Memorial High School, TX), Joaquin Sanchez (Memorial High School, TX), Dulce Esquivel (McAllen High School, TX)
ESF-SU-UTRGV-UTA Summer Workshop 2025
Mahir Yavuz (Syracuse academy of science, NY), Diego Gonzalez (Lamar Academy, TX), Samuel Dziedzic (Jamesville-Dewitt High School, NY), Hannah Vargas (Eagle hill middle school, NY), Mahir Alam (Lamar Academy, TX), Leslie Cortez (Lamar Academy, TX), Chennah Kim (Lamar Academy, TX), Joseph de la Cruz (McAllen Memorial High School, TX), Alejandro Leza Olivas (Lamar Academy, TX), Kayli Perez (Lamar Academy, TX), Joaquin Sanchez (McAllen Memorial High School, TX), Talha Karagoz (Jamesville-Dewitt High School, NY), Nicholas Vallejo (McAllen Memorial High School, TX), Anna Sophia Chapa (Lamar Academy, TX), Ana Sofia Gomez (Lamar Academy, TX), Angel Zimbron (Lamar Academy, TX)
UTRGV Spring Workshop 2025
Anna Sophia Chapa (Lamar Academy, TX), Adan Garcia (Lamar Academy, TX), Blake Bradrn (Lamar Academy, TX), Chennah Kim (Lamar Academy, TX), Angelo Ramos (UTRGV, TX), Ana Sofía Gomez (Lamar Academy, TX), Daniela A Giambra (UTRGV, TX)
University Admissions Success
Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Rochester Institution of Technology, Syracuse University, University of Texas Austin, University of California San Diego, UPENN