HOUSTON, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CITGO Petroleum Corporation is investing approximately $686,000 to support 24 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)-focused initiatives across Illinois, Louisiana, and Texas. The funding is part of the CITGO STEM Program, which aims to increase the number of students graduating high school and entering STEM-related post-secondary programs leading toward technical and professional careers in their community.