Since 2017, ExxonMobil has taken great pride working with the Rice University Tapia Center. Together, we have worked to enhance educational experiences and opportunities within communities where we operate. This collaboration underscores our commitment to empowering educators and students, particularly in the vital fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
In recent years, we have integrated Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) curriculum into the Tapia Center's STEM summer camp programs for middle-and high-school students. Sponsored by ExxonMobil, the camp's curriculum is specifically designed by Rice University to educate future energy and community leaders about the importance of effective carbon management through hands-on project-based learning, team building and problem solving. Students present on what carbon dioxide is and why CCS is important, and develop a project demonstrating how carbon dioxide can be stored in underground reservoirs using common household items.