The Texas State Aquarium (TSA) and Oceans and Wildlife institute (OWI), strive to enhance workforce and career development with a multifaceted pipeline approach. Science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine (STEMM) concepts and processes are central pillars in education through TSA and OWI. As a cornerstone of OWI’s integrated Workforce Development Pipeline, the STEMM program equips students to explore careers in STEMM fields and fosters lasting connections with peers, industry leaders, and organizations. Since 2023, more than 5,100 students have participated in its programs. 

A group of students wearing green shirts and purple gloves examine a sea turtle on a table, assisted by an instructor in a lab setting with medical equipment and an x-ray image displayed in the background.
STEMM Resources
Five children in matching vests stand in front of a large aquarium window, reaching out toward a swimming shark surrounded by many small fish. Light filters down through the water, illuminating the scene.
AquaVenture
A group of children sit on the floor with clipboards and pencils, facing a woman near a large aquarium window. They appear to be observing and taking notes, possibly for an educational activity.
Impact and Feedback Zone
Two boys wearing gloves collect trash in a yellow bag on a sandy beach. They walk near the shoreline with a pier and other people visible in the background on a sunny day.
Adopt A Beach
A group of 13 young people and one adult sit and stand in front of a blue wall, wearing matching light green shirts. Some hold colorful handmade dioramas. They are smiling and posing for a group photo indoors.
Aquateen Testimonials

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