Students Compete for Science Scholarships at ExxonMobil Sponsored Texas FFA Agriscience Fair
- ExxonMobil is $10,000 title sponsor for 5th year
- Held in Conjunction with Texas FFA Annual Convention
Students from throughout Texas will compete for science scholarships at
the 2011 ExxonMobil-sponsored Texas FFA Agriscience Fair in Lubbock,
Texas, on July 13. The competition will be held at the Texas Tech
University United Spirit Arena in conjunction with the 83rd
Annual Texas FFA Convention taking place July 11-15. As the largest
state FFA convention in the nation and the largest youth-led convention
in Texas, this year′s meeting is expected to attract more than 10,000
people.
'ExxonMobil recognizes the essential role that proficiency in math and
science plays to address the challenges the world faces - not just in
energy, but agriculture, medicine, computing and many other important
fields,? said Stuart Jeffries, operations manager for Texas, ExxonMobil
Production Company. 'Texas FFA not only enhances students′ knowledge of
science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but it also fosters
leadership and citizenship in our community. We proudly support their
efforts.?
FFA students in grades 7 through 12 from all over the state will compete
in five categories including biochemistry, microbiology and food
science; environmental sciences; zoology; botany; and engineering.
Winners in each category and division will be awarded a $1,000
scholarship and will advance to the National FFA Agriscience Fair held
in conjunction with the National FFA Convention in October in
Indianapolis, Indiana.
This year′s convention marks the fifth consecutive year of ExxonMobil′s
title sponsorship of the Texas FFA Agriscience competition. Since 2005,
the company has donated over $110,000 to agriscience fairs, contests and
environmental programs.
About ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas
company, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world′s growing
energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading inventory of
resources, is the largest refiner and marketer of petroleum products,
and its chemical company is one of the largest in the world. For more
information, visit www.exxonmobil.com.
ExxonMobil has several facilities throughout Texas which produce and
process natural gas, oil and condensate that help to fuel Texas
businesses, homes, and economies with a stable, reliable source of
domestic energy. ExxonMobil engages in a range of philanthropic
activities that advance education, health and science in the communities
where it has significant operations. In 2010, the company donated more
than $3.8 million to education institutions across Texas.
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