Welcome to the Tapia Center

The Tapia Center's mission is to empower everyone

to be able to pursue education and careers in STEM.


Who is Dr. Richard A. Tapia?

For the past four decades, Professor Richard Tapia, a Rice University Professor, the Maxfield-Oshman Professor in Engineering, and a 2011 recipient of the National Medal of Science, has been a leading voice in ensuring everyone is prepared for success in STEM fields. Tapia has spoken to almost a quarter-million students and professionals about STEM education. In addition, the Center has provided training and guidance to over 8,000 college students and 3,500 K-12 teachers since its inception. All students should have opportunities to achieve their dreams, and the Tapia Center was established to do so. Read more about Dr. Tapia

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