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October 21, 2025
“Opportunities like this are provided to help enrich the lives of our students and inspire them to pursue careers in fields where they can not only thrive, but also provide solutions to their communities,” the rapper said.
Rapper Travis Scott and his nonprofit, Cactus Jack Foundation, have collaborated with Space Center Houston, the official visitors center of NASA Johnson Space Center, on a STEM program for students who want to pursue careers in engineering, design and space exploration.
“Opportunities like these are provided to help enrich the lives of our students and inspire them to pursue careers in fields where they can not only thrive, but also provide solutions to their communities,” Scott said in a written statement.
In the program, which launched on October 11, students participate through virtual and in-person workshops. The STEM program hosts events on three Saturdays at Cact.Us Design Center-TXRX Labs, a nonprofit makerspace in Houston that provides youth with tech skills. The students will interact and learn from NASA engineers about the engineering process, including brainstorming, prototyping, testing and refining their solutions.
“Partnering with Space Center Houston has truly been a lifelong dream for Travis and the Webster family,” said Jordan Webster, director of educational partnerships for the Cactus Jack Foundation. “We have always been inspired by NASA. Through the Cactus Jack Foundation, our mission is to open new educational pathways for young people so they can accelerate into STEM and see themselves as the innovators and explorers of tomorrow. This is just the beginning of what’s to come with Space Center Houston, and we couldn’t be more excited to build a future where our kids can dream bigger than ever before.”
Students in the program also learn design sketching, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) modeling, systems thinking and manufacturing. Their participation will enable them to develop low-, medium- and high-fidelity prototypes using advanced digital design software, 3D printing technology and state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment.
On December 19, the students will present their designs to industry professionals (and Scott) during a final showcase at Space Center Houston.
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