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The STEM Advocacy Conference of Texas

“Giving Texas High School Students a Voice in Their STEM Education”

 
 

Our Mission

SACOT is an organization created to help spread STEM through advocacy in local and state governments of Texas. SACOT was created for two very important reasons: to improve the future of students and to improve the future of Texas. SACOT brings together like-minded high school STEM students throughout Texas to advocate for increased government support for STEM-aligned educational activities. SACOT seeks to provide support, training, and resources to give these students an effective voice as they advocate at both the state and local levels.

 

Highlights Over the Years

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Founder’s Conference 10/27/16

SACOT's Founder’s Conference is held at the Texas State Capitol, sponsored by Representative Donna Howard. Our amazing keynote speakers included Ray Almgren, Donna Howard, John Howard, Evan Smith, and Paul Workman.

 
 

SACOT LAW: Training 02/20/21

During the COVID-19 pandemic, SACOT organized a Legislative Advocacy Workshop (SACOT LAW). The goal for this event was to provide two interactive, virtual sessions with the intent of allowing FIRST teams and SACOT members to practice advocacy and build relationships with professionals. Participants were able to learn from and ask questions to Representative Mary Gonzalez, who wrote the bill we advocated for (HB 244).

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SACOT on the Hill 12/06/18

SACOT on the Hill was a shorter 1-day conference along with an Open House for Texas Legislators where FIRST robotics demonstrations of FLL, FTC, and FRC took place. There were 15 FIRST teams in attendance, 11 meetings with Texas Legislators, and advocacy for House Bill 341.

 

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