TXST Celebrates 60 Years of Science & Engineering with San Marcos Community Day

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TXST partners with the city of San Marcos to celebrate 60 years of scientific excellence. 

April 29, 2026

In March 2026, San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson declared a week of celebrations in honor of TXST’s College of Science & Engineering 60th anniversary. The week-long celebration ended with “Community Day,” a day filled with lab tours, science demonstrations, and info sessions open to the San Marcos community.

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Robotics and Rovers

Family members of all ages enjoyed STEM-related exhibits and showcases such as “Robotics for Fire/Cattle,” where curious attendees were able to learn how TXST’s High Performance Engineering (HiPE) research group is using drones and rovers to support farmers and firefighters in the real world.

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Coloring Station

Chemistry and pre-pharmacy students hosted a “Coloring Pages and Exploring Chemistry” booth, allowing curious minds to learn basic chemistry principles using TXST-themed arts and crafts supplies. 

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Lab Tours

Attendees toured state-of-the-art engineering labs at the Ingram, Roy F. Mitte, and Supple Science buildings at TXST. Guests watched live demonstrations of scientific equipment and even observed current students conducting research. 

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