At TEX-E, we believe that meaningful opportunities happen when talented students connect with the right people, companies, and ideas.
This summer, eight students are putting that belief into action through internships with companies spanning energy, technology, and innovation. Through relationships built across the TEX-E network, students are gaining hands-on experience alongside founders, engineers, operators, and industry leaders working to solve some of the world’s most important challenges.
These internships are more than summer jobs. They are opportunities to develop skills, build professional networks, and contribute to organizations advancing the future of energy.
2026 TEX-E Summer Interns
- Abdelrahman Rafaie – Biatech (TEX-E Fellow)
- Kartikay Shukla – Biatech
- Wei Ping Lam – Biatech (TEX-E Fellow)*
- Aaron Knopp – Capwell*
- Athena Zhang – Helix (TEX-E Fellow)*
- Jil Opoku – Ahene – Microsoft (TEX-E Fellow)
- Marco Tan – Solidec*
- Leonardo Garcia – Woodside (TEX-E Fellow)
*Internship sponsored by Chevron
These placements reflect TEX-E’s mission to connect students with real-world opportunities that accelerate learning, innovation, and career development.
We are grateful to BiaTech, Capwell Services, Helix Earth, Microsoft, Solidec, and Woodside Energy for investing in students and helping cultivate the next generation of energy leaders.
We also extend our appreciation to Chevron for supporting TEX-E’s efforts to equip, accelerate, and celebrate student entrepreneurs across Texas.
As these students begin their summer experiences, we look forward to seeing the ideas, skills, and relationships that emerge from this important work.