Food Science Department Showcase for High School Students

During the 3- day camp, FSTC's Dr. Joseph Awika and Dr. Mian Riaz engaged high school students, inspiring them to join the Food Science Department. The showcase included a special presentation by former FSTC student, Diana Garcia, with Pecan Deluxe Candy Company.

STARS (Summer Training in Agriculture and Related Sciences) is a free, three-day summer enrichment camp hosted by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. 

STARS target high academically achieving high school students from Texas. These students typically have a passion for environmental and plant sciences, food, helping the community, technology in agriculture, communications, agribusiness, animal sciences & health sciences in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, and are looking to be a part of the Texas A&M family.