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Del Mar College’s TexPREP Summer Camp Participants Showcased Robotics and Engineering Skills on Media Day

17

July

2025

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21:27 PM

Europe/Amsterdam

College-minded campers demonstrated competencies learned throughout 2025 Texas Prefreshman Engineering Program supported by 13-year Lead Sponsor Flint Hills Resources

TexPREP Summer 2025

TexPREP Summer 2025

“Our goal is to prepare these students to excel while attending college, not to just get into college,” said James Shollenberger, DMC Professor of Mathematics and TexPREP Co-director. “We believe students who complete the college’s TexPREP program are going to progress forward and finish their bachelor’s degree and any further academic work that they would choose to pursue.”

TexPREP is a statewide initiative that began in 1979 at The University of Texas at San Antonio to encourage middle school- through early high school-age students to pursue studies and careers in fields related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Del Mar College introduced TexPREP to its summer youth programming in 2000. The program’s longevity has been made possible by the 13-year lead sponsorship from Flint Hills Resources with overall donations reaching nearly $300,000.

“Our 13-year partnership with Del Mar College through the TexPREP program reflects our mutual commitment to preparing students for success in STEM fields,” said Kara Rivas, Public Affairs Manager at Flint Hills Resources. “We look forward to continuing this shared vision and nurturing the next generation of leaders.”

TexPREP Summer 2025

TexPREP is a six-week summer engineering program for middle school students that was first held at Del Mar College in 2000.

TexPREP Summer 2025

Parents and family members of TexPREP campers were on hand to see the hard work that went into each project.

TexPREP Summer 2025

TexPREP instructors test the strength of straw bridge designs made by campers as part of Media Day.

TexPREP Summer 2025

This year, some TexPREP campers worked on home design projects, which were revealed on Media Day.

TexPREP Summer 2025

TexPREP campers were full of excitement as each team stepped forward to participate in the robotics competition on Media Day.

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