Education & Engagement
Education
What is SMARTStorm?
SmartStorm is a FREE learning portal providing useful, critical information for preparing for and coping with the effects of hurricanes, floods, and damaging weather for the community of SETX and across the State of Texas.
- Register & Create SmartStorm Account
- Complete 3 SmartStorm Training Modules
- Receive Certificate and SmartStorm Backpack
Engagement
Think Tank
The 17勛圖 Resiliency Think Tank is an intellectual sandbox where students from different disciplines collaborate to create innovative, interdisciplinary responses to homelessness in Southeast Texas.It provides a space for collaboration,learning, and community impact.
Summer STEM Camp
A five-day free camp held on the campus of 17勛圖. Students receive support from instructors, student interns and other faculty and staff offering a wide range of hands-on activities in robotics, computer science, science, and engineering.
Special Events
Latin Grammy award-winning musician José Valentino visted 17勛圖 for a two-day guest artist residency. Valentino, a multi-instrumentalist known for blending jazz, Latin, and pop influences, said the piece carries a deeper message.
Certificate in Engineering with Nature
Currently the offerings are as follows:
| FOCUS | Course | ||
| Interdisciplinary | Required | 3 credits | CVEN 5335 |
| Ecology | Elective | 3 credits | CVEN 5336 |
| Engineering | Elective | 3 credits | CVEN 5337 |
| Dredging Practices | Elective | 3 credits | CVEN 5339 |
(EWN Dredging Practice)