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Congratulations Newton Independent School District teachers on completing the Tapia Center’s STEM Professional Development session - and being recognized during the final showcase! We're excited to see how you integrate these projects in your classrooms this upcoming school year.

The first of three Algorithms and Energy Camps at the Tapia Center at Rice University is underway, and ExxonMobil is proud to be part of this immersive experience!

Each week, students will explore topics including data center operations, CO₂ management, public speaking, and other valuable STEM and professional development skills. It’s an incredible opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world industry applications.

This week, 55 students received ExxonMobil scholarships from local school districts to attend! We are proud to help remove financial barriers and make hands-on educational opportunities available to everyone.

We’d like to thank our team members who participated – watching student presentations, sharing industry insights, and engaging with campers.

The Tapia Center’s Professional Development Program at Rice University is still underway – bringing together over 40 teachers to explore curriculum resources, participate in hands-on STEM activities, and gain practical tools they can take back to their classrooms.

Supported by ExxonMobil, this initiative equips teachers with advanced resources and innovative approaches to STEM education, creating meaningful learning opportunities for students.

Today, educators present the projects they worked on throughout the week, with ExxonMobil employees attending to watch and interact with teachers during this showcase.

A special thank you to our representatives for attending and sharing their expertise with participants throughout the program.

Meet Laura Sullivan, Field Engineering Supervisor for our Texas Chemicals operations, whose journey with ExxonMobil Pipeline Company began with a lifelong dream.

Inspired by several family members who worked as engineers Laura pursued that same path, graduating from Texas Tech University and immediately joining the ExxonMobil team eight years ago. She started her career at our Beaumont Downstream Complex, where she spent more than five years building her technical expertise before transitioning to ExxonMobil Pipeline Company.

Today, Laura focuses on several key priorities – empowering her team to reach their full potential, fostering technical growth, and collaborating with field operations to support new projects and daily activities that ensure safe, reliable pipeline operations.

Beyond her operational responsibilities, Laura is passionate about serving her community. As a United Way Captain for ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, she has helped organize numerous community events helping make a positive impact in the areas where we operate.

When asked what she enjoys most about working at ExxonMobil, Laura highlights the opportunity to build a long-term career with the company. She also values ExxonMobil's commitment to being an industry leader through continuous improvement and innovation.

Thank you, Laura, for your leadership, dedication and commitment to supporting operational excellence every day.

Day one of the Tapia Center’s Professional Development session is underway at Rice University. ExxonMobil is on campus supporting the training that brings together K–12 educators from across the region.

Throughout the session, teachers are engaging in hands-on activities, planning curriculum, and exploring interactive projects they can bring back to their classrooms for the upcoming school year.

Today, instructors from Texas Tech University attended training on the carbon project to incorporate into their STEM Day at the end of July.

We're excited to see what the rest of the week has in store for the teachers and look forward to the impact they'll make in their classrooms.

ExxonMobil representatives Ashling Drew and Courtney Walker recently visited the Hardin-Jefferson ISD to present a Community Investment in support of expanded educational opportunities for both junior and high school students. It was attended by Jefferson County Commissioner Brandon Willis, Technology Instructor Susie Brooks, Hardin-Jefferson Junior High School Principal Paul Sims, and Hardin-Jefferson ISD Assistant Superintendent Steven Cox.

The contribution will help strengthen the school’s Career Technical Education (CTE) courses while also enhancing STEM learning through the purchase of instructional materials, hands-on equipment and updated technology resources.

Learn more about our dedication to supporting educational initiatives that encourage STEM learning and help students build the technical skills and abilities needed for the future.

https://texas.exxonmobilpipeline.com/community/education