A directory of STEEAM Resources in Greater San Marcos and beyond.
University resources
Bobcat Pause at Texas State University
Each year, the Texas State Student Foundation and Dean of Students sponsors the Bobcat Pause memorial service. Introduced in the late 1980s, Bobcat Pause provides the Texas State community with a time to remember and honor Texas State faculty, staff, students, alumni and special friends who died during the preceding year.
Career Services at Texas State University
Career Services empowers the diverse Texas State community to develop their full potential and enhance their personal excellence and professional marketability by providing strategic career guidance and opportunities to connect with employers worldwide.
LBJ Student Center Suite 5-7.1 601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666
Professional Organizations
American Chemical Society
We provide information, education, career services, professional development and engagement programs to help our members and scientists thrive in an ever-changing global economy. We also support teaching and learning for students of all ages through grants and scholarships, and we encourage investments in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, research and innovation.
1155 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is an international nonprofit scientific and educational organization. With over 11,000 members, made up of students, researchers, educators and industry professionals, the ASBMB is one of the largest molecular life science societies in the world.
1200 Rockville Pike, Suite 302, Rockville, MD 20852
Youth Service Providers
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Texas
Our programs provide strong moral guidance, positive role models and life-changing educational programs designed to save kids from lives of crime and failure. Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Texas is an organization that stands for traditional values, while providing progressive programs that address the problems faced by the youth of today.
400 Uhland Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos
Centro's programs and educational curriculum include the areas of visual arts, theater, dance, literature, music, multimedia, and the culinary arts. These vibrant educational classes and interactive events for children, adults, families, and diverse audiences take place throughout the year.
211 Lee St San Marcos TX 78666 US
CASA of Central Texas
CASA of Central Texas, Inc. advocates for abused and neglected children in the court system by recruiting, training and supporting community volunteers.
1619 Common St #301, New Braunfels, TX 78130
College of Science and Engineering Advising Center
The mission of the College of Science and Engineering Undergraduate Advising Center is to provide accurate, friendly, and consistent academic services to our majors and minors within the areas of biology, chemistry and biochemistry, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, mathematics and physics.
Centennial Hall, Room 202 601 University Dr. San Marcos, TX 78666
Collaborative Learning Center
The Collaborative Learning Center (CLC) is comprised of two student support centers - the CLC Computer Center and the CLC STEM Tutoring Center. The CLC is open to all students in the College of Science and Engineering.
Ingram Hall #3202 601 University Dr. San Marcos, TX 78666
College of Science and Engineering at Texas State University
Mathworks at Texas State University is a center of excellence and innovation in mathematics - created to research and develop model programs and self-sustaining learning communities that engage K-12 students in doing mathematics at a high level.
ASB South 110 601 University Dr. San Marcos, TX 78666
Girls Inc. of San Antonio
Girls Inc. of San Antonio is an affiliate of the national Girls Incorporated organization that was established locally in November 2004. With a mission to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, Girls Inc. of San Antonio helps girls age 6 to 18 overcome barriers that prohibit them from achieving their personal, educational, and career goals.
2214 Basse Rd. San Antonio, TX 78213
Communities In Schools of South Central Texas
The program provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, field trips to area colleges/universities and local corporations, assistance with SAT/ACT testing college applications, financial aid and scholarship assistance.
161 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
CompTIA
CompTIA, the world's leading tech association, is a thought leader and an action leader. From our IT professional association to our leading certification programs, from our original research to our member communities and councils, our unparalleled programs set industry standards, foster skills development and generate knowledge and insight every day.
3500 Lacey Road, Suite 100 Downers Grove, IL 60515
Counseling Center at Texas State University
The Texas State Counseling Center provides high quality mental health services to promote the overall well-being, retention, and success of our diverse student population. As part of our role in higher education, the Counseling Center also contributes to the advancement of the mental health field through the training of new professionals. Our work is guided by ethics, professional standards, and respect for diversity.
5-4.1 LBJ Student Center 601 University Drive San Marcos, Texas 78666
Discovery Center
The San Marcos Discovery Center offers information on native flora and fauna found here in San Marcos, as well as conservation efforts that are in effect to enhance the San Marcos River and surrounding habitat. Stroll through Crook Park and enjoy our themed gardens, check out our workshop series offered each spring and fall, and don't miss our native plant sales to find native blooming trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials that can handle the Texas heat. Check out our programs and special events linked on the left. Admission is free.
430 Riverside Drive San Marcos, TX 78666
Schools and Universities
Division of Student Affairs at Texas State University
The Student Affairs Division provides high quality, supportive programs and services to ensure the success of our diverse student population. We create and foster a safe, inclusive and engaged community focused on maximizing student potential for career success, and life-long learning.
601 University Drive J.C. Kellam 980 San Marcos, TX 78666
Dripping Springs Independent School District
Life-long learning starts at a very young age, which would encapsulate our preschool classes, for those as young as the age of three. There are enrichment classes for school-age students through the after-school Kids College, and a variety of summer camps. Classes, clinics, and camps are available year round for Middle and High School students. Collaboration between individuals, groups, businesses and the District provides opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy learning. Adult education classes are held in the fall and spring through evening and weekend course offerings. Participants do not need to live in Dripping Springs to participate in our classes.
510 W. Mercer St., Dripping Springs, TX 78620
El Paso Community College Early College High School
As part of the Texas College and Career Readiness School Models, Early College High Schools (ECHS) and Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECHS) are designed to allow students to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an Associate Degree and/or post-secondary certificates in four years.
919 Hunter El Paso, TX 79915
Department of Organization, Workforce and Leadership Studies (OWLS)
The OWLS department at Texas State University offers BAAS., MEd., and MAIS/MSIS degree programs that are primarily online. The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) is designed for mature adults who need individualized academic programs that award credit for nontraditional forms of learning. It is designed to give working adults an accelerated route to a bachelor’s degree by earning credit for work experience, non-collegiate instruction and test scores.
601 University Dr, Pedernales Building San Marcos, TX 78666
Churches and Faith-Based Institutions
First Baptist Church NBC
S.C.R.E.A.M. seeks to help youth and young adults share their gifts, grow in life skills, develop a positive self-image, overcome prejudices, develop respect for differences, serve those in need, and foster social change, participate in the worship service, develop a personal spirituality and prayer life, apply Christian faith to daily life, integrate Christian values, participate in the Church, and develop a personal relationship with Jesus.
420 S Mitchell St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Girlstart
Through its comprehensive programming, Girlstart provides a year-round, intensive suite of STEM education programs for K-12 girls. Girlstart’s core programs foster STEM skills development, an understanding of the importance of STEM as a way to solve the world’s major problems, as well as an interest in STEM electives, majors, and careers.
1400 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757
Greater San Marcos Partnership
The mission of the GSMP is to foster sustainable and comprehensive economic development in the Greater San Marcos region by implementing a five-year economic development strategic plan, entitled Vision 2020.
113 N Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666
H-LSAMP Scholars Program
The Houston-Louis Stokes STEM Pathways and Research Alliance (H-LSAMP) is a National Science Foundation supported program in the College of Science and Engineering at Texas State University. Structured as a community of scholars, H-LSAMP is designed to substantially increase the number of students graduating with baccalaureate degrees in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics, particularly students from diverse backgrounds.
601 University Dr. San Marcos, TX 78666 Ingram Hall #3202
Hays County Youth Initiative
Location of a high school equivalency test center.
2250 Clovis Barker Road, Bldg #2 San Marcos, TX 78666
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is the Botanic Garden of Texas. The Center promotes its mission to inspire the conservation of native plants through its internationally recognized sustainable gardens, education and outreach programs, research projects, and consulting work.
4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739
Personalized Academic and Career Exploration Center
The PACE Center is home to the first-year programs and services that will help you start the path toward earning your degree at Texas State. We will work together with you in developing strategies for academic success as you gain a better sense of who you are and the types of careers that will be available to you upon graduation.
Undergraduate Academic Center UAC First Floor 601 University Dr. San Marcos, TX 78666
LBJ Institute for STEM Education and Research at Texas State University
NASA Future Aerospace Engineers and Mathematicians Academy (FAMA) Central Texas Minority Youth program is a partnership between Texas State University and four regional school districts in San Marcos (SMCISD), Lockhart (LISD), Seguin (SISD) and Hays (HCISD) that will provide integrated year-round STEM programming to economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented student populations.
601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666-4684 ASBN, Room 210
McKenna Center
McKenna is active in providing services to enhance the health and well-being of the New Braunfels community, serving as a partner and resource to others who share our goals — now and for future generations.
801 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Office of Disability Services at Texas State University
The mission of the Office of Disability Services (ODS) is to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to all university programs and activities. In order to promote this mission, the ODS provides institution-wide advisement, consultation, and training on disability-related topics, collaborates with partners to identify and remove barriers to foster an all-inclusive campus, and provides individual services and facilitates accommodations to students with disabilities. Through a wholistic approach, the ODS promotes student learning, development, and success.
LBJ Student Center 5-5.1 601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666
P-Tech Early College High Schools
P-TECH is a public education reform model focused on college attainment and career readiness. P-TECH schools span grades 9-14 and enable students to earn both a high school diploma and a no-cost, two-year postsecondary degree in a STEM field. Students participate in a range of workplace experiences, including mentorship, worksite visits and paid internships. Upon graduation, students have the academic and professional skills required to either continue their education in a four-year postsecondary institution or enter into entry-level careers in IT, healthcare, advanced manufacturing and other competitive fields. While the P-TECH Model encompasses six years, students are able to move at their own pace, enabling some to accelerate through the model in as little as four years. P-TECH serves students from primarily underserved backgrounds, with no testing or grade requirements.
5601 Manchaca Road Austin, TX 78745
Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials
The DMR Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials Research (PREM) program aims to enable, build, and grow partnerships between minority-serving institutions and DMR-supported centers and/or facilities to increase recruitment, retention and degree attainment (which defines the PREM pathway) by members of those groups most underrepresented in materials research, and at the same time support excellent research and education endeavors that strengthen such partnerships.
Pre-K For San Antonio
Pre-K 4 SA’s program is designed to utilize play to build a foundation in concepts such as math, science, language and art while increasing language and social skills. Through strategically-designed play, Pre-K 4 SA builds the foundation for a love of learning that extends beyond the preschool years.
7031 S New Braunfels Ave. San Antonio, TX 78223
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce
This program is for high school sophomores and juniors to have experience in an area that interests them. LEGIT stands for Leadership, Experience, Groundwork, Instruction, Training – all things that we expect you to learn and/or gain over the summer. To get started, please complete the following application. Based upon the information you provide, we will do our best to place you with a participating organization that fits your interests. While every application is important to us, there is a possibility that not every applicant will be selected for our program.
202 N. C.M. ALLEN PARKWAY SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District
San Marcos CISD, in partnership with parents and the community, will provide a quality education to all students, empowering them to pursue productive and fulfilling lives.
631 Mill Street, San Marcos, TX 78666
San Marcos Public Library
Our mission is to help make San Marcos a great place to live by providing our citizens with access to an outstanding collection of library materials; entertaining and educational programs for all ages; fast, free computer, Internet, and information services; and comfortable facilities in which to read, relax, and connect with others. We strive to provide truly outstanding customer service and to promote reading and learning as vital, enjoyable, lifelong activities. We would like to invite you to be a Star Teen for the library this school year, where you will have the opportunity to receive volunteer hours! There are a number of ways you can receive credit.
625 E Hopkins Street San Marcos, TX 78666
San Marcos Youth Service Bureau
We provide a free after-school and summer programs to youth ages 11-17. Originally a pilot project of Southside Community Center to address the chemical abuse problem in the San Marcos area, the agency’s focus soon evolved to include prevention of all delinquent behaviors. In the past several years, YSB has concentrated on the overall promotion of healthy youth development in San Marcos and Hays County. We focus on tutoring, educational workshops, volunteer work in the community, outdoor learning and general prevention. We aim to provide the youth of these communities with positive role models, tutors, mentors, and friends who assist them with their growth into becoming contributing members of society.
518 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Science Mill Museum
The Science Mill is a family destination offering a fun, interactive learning environment for all ages. Through cutting-edge technology-based exhibits, games, and programs, the Science Mill expands students' understanding and appreciation of science in their everyday lives. By igniting their curiosity and inspiring them to pursue post-secondary education, the Science Mill experience starts students on the path to a life-long career in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
101 S Lady Bird Ln, Johnson City, TX 78636
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science
SACNAS is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.
1121 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Society of Women Engineers
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a national, not-for-profit educational and service organization that stimulates women to achieve full potential in their careers as engineers and leaders and expand the image of the engineering profession.
130 East Randolph Street, Suite 3500 Chicago, IL 60601
South Texas Doctoral Bridge Program
The South Texas Doctoral Bridge Program, funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH), promotes the participation of individuals from underrepresented groups in the pursuit of advanced degrees in biomedical research by providing financial and academic support, and professional development activities. The program is a partnership between UT Health San Antonio and Texas State University in San Marcos.
Southside Community Center
Working alongside contractors, campers will learn the fundamental skills of construction and renovation. On jobsites the kids will repair roofs and gutters, paint, build hand rails and ramps, install flooring and windows, replace decrepit walls and appliances, and so much more. Each family’s needs are different, and Southside addresses these needs on an individual basis. We continue to help supply families with safe and secure dwellings, while encouraging leadership, teamwork and an altruistic experience for the youth.
Sozo Church
Our kids are an important part to our Sozo Family. We offer care for infants through 5th grade on Sunday mornings. Our goal in Sozo Kids is to open the door for our children to experience God for themselves and we would love for you to partner with the vision of Sozo Kids.
1301 TX-123 San Marcos, TX 78666
Student Diversity and Inclusion at Texas State University
The Texas State Rural Talent Search and Upward Bound Programs serve traditionally underrepresented, middle and high school students, with special consideration for low-income and first generation students. In collaboration with the local school district, RTS guides, empowers, and nurtures students to progress through the academic pipeline and to succeed in postsecondary education while also promoting personal growth and cultural diversity.
601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666
Student Learning Assistance Center
The Student Learning Assistance Center (SLAC) supplements instruction and provides services that support students in the development of skills necessary for their effective performance in and positive adjustment to the university learning environment.
Alkek Library 4th Floor 601 University Dr ALK 411 San Marcos, TX 78666
Testing Evaluation and Measurement Center
The Testing, Evaluation, and Measurement Center (TEMC) is dedicated to supporting students, faculty, and the local community with testing and evaluation related needs. We offer a variety of services at Texas State University’s San Marcos and Round Rock campuses that are categorized into four distinct units: Testing Lab Services; the Academic Testing for Students with Disabilities (ATSD) office; Scanning Services; and, the Round Rock Testing Center. By providing a variety of testing and scanning options with specialized equipment in a secure testing environment, it is our goal to support student persistence, reduce barriers to graduation, and support faculty research.
601 University Drive San Marcos TX 78666
TSUS Office of General Counsel
The TSUS Office of General Counsel's mission is to provide timely and responsible legal services to administrators, faculty, and staff; reduce exposure to legal risks; provide strong, vigorous, and responsible advocacy; and, help the university achieve its objectives. We strive to provide these services in an efficient, reliable, and professional manner.
1040 J.C. Kellam Building 601 University Drive San Marcos, Texas 78666
University Writing Center at Texas State University
The Texas State University Writing Center is dedicated to helping Bobcats develop writing as an intellectual activity integral to productivity in their scholarly, civic, professional, and cultural lives.
1040 J.C. Kellam Building 601 University Drive San Marcos, Texas 78666
UTRGV Hispanic Outreach Program
The Hispanic Serving College of Education Special Interest Research Group (HSI SIRG) Initiative is designed to support faculty efforts to explore various aspects of the overarching question: What does it mean to be an HSCOE and how do we make this term meaningful for post-secondary education and teacher preparation?
One West University Blvd., BMAIN 2.306, Brownsville, TX 78520
Veterans and Military Connected Students at Texas State University
The Office of Veterans Affairs at Texas State University assists veterans in pursuing their educational, professional, or vocational objectives. We are available to answer questions concerning veteran educational benefits, certify enrollments for the Department of Veterans Affairs and monitor student’s degree plans and academic progress.
105 J.C. Kellam 601 University Drive San Marcos, Texas 78666
The Witte Museum
The Witte Museum inspires people to shape the future of Texas through relevant and transformative experiences in nature, science and culture.
3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209