TAME COMICS PRESENTS: SCIENCE SQUADTM

In 2009, TAME launched its newest program, TAME Comics Presents: Science SquadTM – a comic book targeting 3rd-7th graders that promotes science and engineering and related careers. The premiere issue currently being distributed across the state to more than 3,000 excited students.

We are pleased to announce the release of TAME Comics Presents: Science SquadTM, Issue 2!

Click here to read more about Science SquadTM.

STATEWIDE MATH AND SCIENCE COMPETITION

Middle and high school students compete within local partners, some at a regional level as well, by taking tests in several areas of mathematics and science. Winners participate in the statewide competition. Coaching sessions are used locally to improve students' test-taking skills as well as math/science competence. Statewide participants receive a TAME T-Shirt and are eligible for a variety of awards. Establishing success patterns for minority and female students in math and science is a high priority of the program, and the phrase that "EVERY statewide participant is a winner" is repeated often. The 2010 Math & Science Competition will be held on April 9th-10th at the University of Houston.

Click here for results from the 2010 contest.

Click here for information about the 2010 contest.

Click here for the event report and winners from the 2009 contest.

Click here to see photos from the 2009 contest.

ELEMENTARY (4TH & 5TH GRADE) POSTER CONTEST

The TAME Statewide Elementary Poster Contest is open to all 4th and 5th grade students affiliated with a local chapter.

Click here to see the winning posters from the 2010 contest.

Click here for information about the 2010 contest.

Click here to see winners from the 2009 contest.

ESSAY POSTER CONTEST (6TH-8TH GRADES)

The TAME Statewide Middle School Essay & Poster contest is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students affiliated with a local chapter.

Click here to see the winning posters from the 2010 contest.

Click here to see the winning essays from the 2010 contest.

Click here for information about the 2010 contest.

Click here to see the winning posters from the 2009 contest.

Click here to see the winning essays from the 2009 contest.

T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

2010 is the 6th year we are offering this design contest for 9th-12 graders. The winner will receive a cash prize AND all of the Math and Science Competition participants will wear the winning entry on the event t-shirt!

Click here to see the design submitted by our 2010 Winner, Ismael Roman.

Click here for information about the 2010 contest.

Click here to see the design submitted by our 2009 Winner, Gene Burton.

TAME DAYS AT UNIVERSITIES

Many Texas colleges and universities individually host a day which TAME alliance high school students, parents, and sponsors are invited to participate in campus tours, engineering demonstrations, and workshops on financial aid, college life, and career opportunities in engineering and science. At all times, campus visitors are introduced to successful women and minority students who serve as role models.

TAME TRAILBLAZER

The TAME Trailblazer has been fitted with a variety of engineering and science exhibits and travels across the state. Alliance volunteers and/or the TAME central office arrange for the sponsored Trailblazer events which take place at schools or as part of a community or corporate event. Where possible, parents are invited to tour as well. Volunteers are stationed throughout the trailers to provide oral explanations and demonstrations of the exhibits. The Trailblazer continues to be an important outreach program and is made possible by generous support from Boeing, ConocoPhillips, Dow, Halliburton, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Marathon Oil Company, Shell Oil Company, United Space Alliance.

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