Part of the YMCA Achievers Program college tour series. All-day college tour for teens ages 13-18 (grades 8-12). The Achievers Program is a data-driven initiative that develops individual talents, enhances leadership skills, and prepares participants for life beyond high school. Features a teen-focused leadership curriculum from the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC.

CHCCS College Fair held at 1709 High School Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Event runs from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Eastern Time.

Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation's Girls in STEM Symposium is a one day event designed to inspire and empower middle and high school girls (7th grade through 12th grade) to explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The 2026 event will feature a stronger focus on hands-on activities, streamlined speaker schedule with more Q&A time, expanded vendor and scientist displays, informational tables closer to pavilion area for meeting STEM professionals during breaks, and programming designed to maximize student engagement and discovery through small-group interactions and instructor-led demos.

Lenovo's BLAST (Black Leaders Achieving Success in Technology) employee resource group hosted nearly 200 middle and high school students from the NC MSEN Pre-College Program for a day of tours, career conversations, and hands-on activities. Students came from Edgecombe County, Durham County, Halifax County, and Wake County Public Schools. Activities included touring Lenovo's Executive Briefing Center, learning about design thinking, educational boards, UX and accessibility, a STEAM rotation station, and hands-on work with microprocessors including connecting Arduino Pis to LED lights and laptops. The event was part of Lenovo's seventh Global Month of Service. Lenovo has donated over $40,000 to the MSEN program over three years.

Lenovo's BLAST (Black Leaders Achieving Success in Technology) employee resource group hosted nearly 200 middle and high school students from MSEN (NC Math/Science Education Network Pre-College Program) at Lenovo's Morrisville, NC campus. Students were from Edgecombe County, Durham County, Halifax County, and Wake County Public Schools. Activities included tours of the Executive Briefing Center, learning about design thinking, educational boards, UX and accessibility, a STEAM rotation station, and hands-on work with Arduino Pis and LED lights. Students also participated in a career panel with Lenovo employees. The event was part of Lenovo's seventh Global Month of Service. Lenovo has donated over $40,000 to the MSEN program over three years.

High school juniors and seniors, and their parents, families and counselors, are invited to experience Central Wyoming College's Alpine Science Institute during Discover Day. Spend the day exploring CWC's 127-acre mountain campus near Sinks Canyon State Park, meeting faculty and current students. All-day event on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Participants will explore careers in Diesel, Automotive, and Auto Collision. Students will tour the DMACC Auto/Diesel Labs and talk to industry members through 5 interactive sessions. Transportation is the student's responsibility.

NSU STEM Day runs from 8 a.m. to noon (CDT) on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Northwestern State University's main campus in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The event is designed for students in grades 9-12 interested in science, manufacturing technology, computer science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, engineering, and STEM-related careers (e.g., medical doctor, veterinarian, dentist, pharmacist, data analyst, environmental scientist, crime lab scientist, hospital lab clinician, factory manager). Students will interact with STEM faculty and students through hands-on science and technology demonstrations across five different 'tours' of four workshops each, in fields including engineering and manufacturing, wildlife and environmental science, veterinary science, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, physics, biomedical science, and microbiology. Students can learn about degree programs, events and organizations, scholarships, research facilities, and career opportunities. Individual registration is available at https://nsula.formstack.com/forms/nsustemday. High schools wishing to bring groups as a field trip should email dugasa@nsula.edu for group registration. Registrations into field-specific tours are on a first-submitted basis. More information: https://www.nsula.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/school-of-stem/

A Ten80 Education National STEM League invitational event hosted at Barbara Goleman Senior High School. Runs from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Part of the 2026 NSL competition season featuring student racing and STEM challenges.

A 3-hour STEAM Workshop for 9th-12th graders exploring green construction careers using virtual reality. Students attend the entire 3-hour session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET). This workshop is part of CEISMC Expanded Learning Programs' fall lineup. Note: Listed as FULL at time of page capture.

Learn AI Skills. Launch Your Future. An 8-week online program built for real results with mentor sessions for one hour per week. Weeks 1-4 build strong foundations for using AI tools responsibly and effectively. Weeks 5-8 focus on a major-aligned capstone plus a shadow internship pathway. Students choose a capstone in their intended major and produce a project they can reference in college applications. Organized by SHIP AI Labs.

A great opportunity for high school seniors applying to college. Part of the NC-MSEN Pre-College Program, which recruits students in grades 6-12 and provides STEM enrichment experiences including exposure to STEM careers, college admissions information, enrichment courses in engineering, math, science, and technology, and opportunities to participate in local/state competitions.

100% Online team-based math competition in its 14th season. Event includes 2 practice rounds, 3 league/scrimmage rounds, and 6 bracket tournament rounds. Teams compete at three levels: Elementary (3rd-5th grade), Middle School (6th-8th grade), and High School (9th-12th grade). Minimum 5 students required per team, no maximum. Teams can opt in/out of rounds throughout the season. Content aligned with AMC standards and Common Core. Live scoring system with real-time updates. Teachers must activate free account and create team. Payment not required upfront - schools have 2 months to pay after registration.

For those interested in creating digital media, mixing music, or trying their hand at editing, APL's Create! Media Lab offers a variety of equipment and software to meet your needs. For Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18) and Adults (Ages 18+). September 28, 2026, 5:30-6:15pm. Registration open.

RISE Research is a selective 1-on-1 mentorship program where high school students in Grades 9 through 12 conduct original, university-level research under PhD mentors from Ivy League and Oxbridge institutions. The program runs for 10 weeks at roughly one to two hours per week. Students produce an original research paper submitted to one of 40+ peer-reviewed academic journals; RISE reports a 90% publication rate. Fully online and available to students nationwide. Fall Cohort 2026 admission deadline: September 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.

Fall Biology Check-In #1 at Mount Airy High School. Time: 10:10 AM - 3:30 PM local time.

Annual fundraising breakfast for ACE Mentor Program of New Hampshire. Event runs 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM ET and features networking with NH's leading AEC (architecture, construction, engineering) professionals, student presentations, and program impact stories. Registration and payment handled through BirdEase with invoices emailed automatically. Multiple sponsorship tiers available. ACE NH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; sponsorships are tax-deductible.

LATC Senior Tech Days are open to students in grade 12. Students sit in on classes, step into the labs, and talk directly with instructors and current students. They also connect with Admissions to walk through next steps, financial aid, scholarships, housing. Lunch is included and parents or guardians are welcome to join. Students who attend will be entered to win a scholarship.

Senior Tech Day at Lake Area Technical College, held at the Student Center from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is an event for high school seniors to explore programs and campus life at Lake Area Tech.

ACE Mentor Program of New Hampshire is a free after-school initiative for high school students. Students meet weekly from October through February (2:30–4:00 PM) with industry mentors from leading NH AEC firms to work on real-world design challenges. Activities include use of Revit software, field trips to active job sites, visits to Autodesk, and attendance at industry events. The program culminates in March with student team presentations to judges, government officials, and sponsors, with scholarships and trade school stipends awarded. Participating schools include Winnacunnet, Portsmouth High, and Manchester School of Technology. Student registration opens each September. Industry professionals from 70+ NH firms volunteer as mentors.

The Hawai'i Young Investigators Program (HYIP) provides grants for students in grades 6-12 to subsidize costs of supplies needed to conduct independent research projects. Students must apply to a School or District Science & Engineering Fair (grades 6-12) or the Hawaii JSHS (grades 9-12). Applicants must be enrolled in a Hawaii public, private, or home school. To apply: complete the HYIP SY26-27 APPLICATION and submit by October 1, 2026 to acadsci@hawaii.edu. The number of grants awarded is contingent on funding. Applications for SY26-27 are now open. The program was started in 2022; in its first year 4 students received grants, growing to approximately 10 students in subsequent years.

Join representatives from the College of Natural Sciences, the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences, the Riccio College of Engineering, and the School of Public Health and Health Sciences to learn about majors in STEM and the careers they could lead you to. Event is online.

The PSAT is a standardized test for 11th graders. Registration deadline is September 14, 2026 at 5 p.m. The PSAT will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Riverside High School.

Teen Science Café event hosted by or associated with Sanford Research. Event runs from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM local time on October 6, 2026.

The PSAT exam will be held on Wednesday, October 07, 2026. Testing is open to any 9th or 10th grader. Students interested should fill out the form linked in the school news post.