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Magnet

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A crest for 'Magnet United Engineering & Technology' with a shield divided into four quadrants containing an oil lamp, an atom symbol, gears, and drafting tools.

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Maria Alarcon

Magnet Dean

956-473-5600

mariaa@uisd.net

OUR MISSION

 

The mission of the United Independent School District (UISD) Engineering and Technology Magnet School is to challenge, inspire, and prepare college-bound students through authentic learning and real-world applications for the 21st century. By pairing advanced academic preparation with specialized STEM instruction, the program seeks to cultivate technical problem-solving skills and develop future leaders in the fields of engineering and advanced technology.

OUR GOAL

To provide advanced academic preparation for college-bound students.

To create an awareness of the skills necessary for the development of successful future leaders in the areas of Engineering and Advanced Technology.

 

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  • Working with the Robot for Competition
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From abstract concepts to fully functioning prototypes. Watch as our Engineering Design and Problem Solving students master microcontrollers and sensors to tackle real-world problems head-on. This is more than a classroom—it’s the proving ground for the next generation of engineering ingenuity.
 
 

Students recently presented their senior magnet projects to a panel of local engineers. The video is a great example of a students' working prototypes.