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El Paso Science Festival Kicks Off with Community Press Conference at La Nube
March 30, 2026

Press Conference — El Paso Science Festival Launch Announcement

Community leaders, sponsors, and education advocates gathered to celebrate the upcoming El Paso Science Festival and highlight the important role science education plays in our region. Representatives from sponsoring organizations shared remarks and spoke to their commitment to STEM in the El Paso community.


Participants Included:
El Paso Science Festival Leadership
El Paso Science Festival Sponsors
La Nube: Mick Martinez Chief Strategy Officer
La Nube: Karla Salazar Chief Advancement Officer
La Nube: Deana White Chief Operations Officer
La Nube: Alysha Swann Vice President of Community Transformation
Marathon Petroleum Corporation: V.J. Smith Corporate Social Responsibility
UACJ: Dr. Jesús Manuel Sáenz Villela Dept. of Physics & Mathematics

About the Event
The El Paso Science Festival is a community-wide celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The press conference will serve as the official public launch of the Festival, bringing together key sponsors and education leaders to underscore the importance of STEM literacy and engagement for students and families across the El Paso region.