Summer 2025

Want to get a head start on your future? Join WIN this Summer in Houston, TX for several days of impactful talks, immersive experiences, lots of networking, and fun! See more details below.

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*Applications are required and students are accepted on a rolling basis until the maximum number (75 students) is reached. These events are highly curated to ensure selected students have a meaningful experience.

** Registration cost: $2000. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered at your expense.

All activities are currently confirmed. However, they may be subject to change depending on availability and logistics.

More questions? Check out our FAQs for the Summer session here. Please contact us if you have any additional questions.

Day 2
Jul
22

Day 2

  • Meet at our starting point as we get ready to go to NASA!

  • In partnership with Space Center Houston, join us for an exclusive tour of NASA Johnson Space Center for just WIN participants.

    On this tour, we will make 3-4 stops and really lean into both the history and future of STEM careers and what is possible. Along the way, we will see really cool demos and meet various NASA engineers and Subject Matter Experts in Robotics and more.

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Day 3
Jul
23

Day 3

  • Hear from Brady Pyle, Space Center Houston Chief Human Resources Officer and former NASA executive about what attributes and talents he looks for in young talent. Brady will also share the opportunities available for students at NASA at the high school and college levels.

  • Put the learnings from the past several days and networking skills to practice at Space Center Houston’s career fair.

    For many, this will be a glimpse into what a future career fair looks like.

    Meet numerous companies and hiring managers. The goal here is to get business cards, start building relationships and continue to leverage these new networks for future internships and job opportunities.

  • Rather than a traditional college tour, WIN believes in overdelivering in value.

    Instead, we are partnering with the Admissions team at Rice and will dedicate this time to an Admissions Presentation followed by a specialized presentation on one of the following: Case Study Applications, Interview Tips, Essay Writing Tips.

    Students will vote on which topic once accepted.

  • Do you have a competitive spirit?

    If so, join us for a friendly competition in pickleball.

    Winning team gets a special recognition and prize.

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Day 4
Jul
24

Day 4

  • Over breakfast, meet and learn from 3 inspiring STEM startup founders working in 3 different growing sectors.

    Each went to a premier college and had different paths to take their science and turning it into a venture.

    You will be so inspired that you may even want to intern there in the future!

    After breakfast, we will split up into 3 groups where you can shadow a founder and/or their teams. Learn what it’s like to work at a startup and ask all your questions! Of course, you will be able to see their lab space too.

  • Enjoy a dynamic lunch session with our guest Andres Cadaba, Managing Director of Halliburton Labs and formerly Global Head of Sustainability at Halliburton.

    Learn about how large companies think about sustainability, how to pursue a career in sustainability, and the cool innovative work being done at Halliburton Labs.

  • Thank you for spending a great few days with WIN! If you need to catch a flight, we hope this gives you enough time to get home at a decent hour.

    If you want to stay a bit longer, we’ll be here to spend a little more time together.

  • Because…who doesn’t like an after party?

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