At this years NCCEP/GEAR UP National Conference, University of Texas Pan American GEAR UP student Lazaro Leal was presented a $1,000 scholarship from Texas Instruments to the higher education institution of his choice. As you might be able to tell from the photos, he wasn’t aware he was getting the award and was extremely surprised.

The TI Insider program is a secure online community where students provide feedback to TI Education Technology about products, programs, etc.  The students who participate are nominated by their teachers and must complete an application process.  This online community currently had approximately 300 members.

Yet another great story of GEAR UP and Texas Instruments changing lives forever.

For more information on Texas Instruments Insiders, contact Terri Grosh tgrosh@ti.com.