awards given to students

Arts & Sciences Outreach

Established by the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas A&M University to stimulate interest and encourage careers in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Youth Programs (grades 5-12)

Each year we introduce hundreds of Texas schoolchildren to the joys of science and humanities through a variety of individual and team events and competitions for 5th-12th graders.

Next Event: Dec 06, 2025
Expanding Your Horizons (EYH)

A STEM career conference for 5th - 6th graders.

Next Event: Jan 31, 2026
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Ethics Bowl

A thought-provoking competition for Texas high school students.

Next Event: Feb 21, 2026
Junior Science Bowl

A fast-paced quiz format competition for middle school students based on knowledge of science facts.

Next Event: Feb 07, 2026
Science Bowl

A fast-paced quiz format competition for high school students based on knowledge of science facts.

Next Event: Oct 09, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
Texas Junior Academy of Science (TJAS)

A competition for Texas high school students to communicate the results of their original research projects through both written and oral presentations in a professional arena.

Next Event: Jan 23, 2026
Texas Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (TJSHS)

A competition for Texas high school students to communicate the results of their original research projects through both written and oral presentations in a professional arena.

Next Event: Apr 17, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026
Texas Science Olympiad

A rigorous academic interscholastic competition that consists of a series of individual and team events which students in grades 6-12 prepare for during the school year.

Graduate Awards
Next Event: No Event Scheduled
Ethel Ashworth-Tsutsui Memorial Lecture & Award

A scholarship award recognizing the research and mentoring efforts of graduate students on the Texas A&M campus.

Next Event: Mar 28, 2026
Susan M. Arseven Make-A-Difference Memorial Award

A scholarship award providing encouragement and financial assistance to students pursuing advanced degrees in science and engineering fields.

Professional Development
Next Event: Mar 28, 2026
Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) Conference

A professional development conference for undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, postdoctural fellows, and staff at Texas A&M University.