STEM Challenge (Entering Grades 6-8)
| Dates: | July 6-10, 2026 |
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| Meets: | M, Tu, W, Th and F from 9:00 AM to 12 N |
| Location: | TBA |
| Cost: | $112.50 (valid through May 14) |
Register now to secure your spot! The registration link is below. If you need assistance, please contact our office at (915)747-5142 or email us at ppp@utep.edu.
In this STEM Challenge course, kids become problem-solving pros as they tackle fun hands-on challenges using science, technology, engineering, and math. Build wobbly towers, design clever contraptions, and crack tricky puzzles—all while learning how to work like real engineers and inventors.
Notes:
Student must bring their own snacks and beverages.
For this course, your point of contact is Program Manager, Jorge Thompson at (915) 747-6907 and jwthompson@utep.edu. If you experience any issues related to your class (such as access, instructor delays, or technical problems), please contact your Program Manager directly.
| Fee: | $112.50 |
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| Hours: | 15.00 |
Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
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| Main Rate | Early Bird Registration Fee | $ 112.50 |
| Main Rate-Alternate | Fee | $ 125.00 |
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Rebekah Jerabek
Ms. Jerabek has a Bachelor of Science in English with a minor in Journalism from Northwest Missouri State University, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from The University of Texas at El Paso. She is a part of the UTEP English Department where she teaches Rhetoric and Writing Studies courses. Ms. Jerabek is an avid reader and writer. She’s inspired by what she reads to embark on her own adventures—including hiking, kayaking and recreational archery—and in turn uses those adventures to fuel her writing. She enjoys helping others to develop a similar passion for reading, writing and adventuring in general.| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| 07/06/2026 | Monday | 9 AM to 12 N | TBA |
| 07/07/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 12 N | TBA |
| 07/08/2026 | Wednesday | 9 AM to 12 N | TBA |
| 07/09/2026 | Thursday | 9 AM to 12 N | TBA |
| 07/10/2026 | Friday | 9 AM to 12 N | TBA |
