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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.

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23 interdisciplinary Events Found

Mar 6

OLSD Pen Pals Art Exhibit - Opening Celebration

Celebrate artwork created collaboratively by Olentangy Local School District students of all ages! The Pen Pals art exhibit features art created collaboratively across the school year by elementary, middle, and high school students. Come by to celebrate their creative works and show appreciation for our budding young artists. Refreshments will be provided, and the Friends of the Delaware County District Library will open their doors for a Book Sale in conjunction with the opening night celebration. The exhibit will be available to view throughout the month.
Liberty Branch Library - Liberty Learning Stairs
Free
3/6/26
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Mar 6

March First Thursday

Every First Thursday downtown Boise comes alive, and JUMP opens up our building for the community to explore various activities with community collaborators. Features multiple activities across different studios including Writers Detention, Studio Socials for PLAY and MAKE Studios, America 250 Lecture Series on Living Legacies and Changemakers (Women's History Month celebration), Restoring Boise - Women's History with Global Lounge, Spin Jams with Boise Flow Arts, and Open Arms Showcase featuring collaboration between Open Arms Dance Project, Boise Women's Chorus, and Boise High School Orchestra.
JUMP
Free Community E...
3/6/26
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Mar 10

Fearless Science Forum: The Art of Seeing More

Science and art are often thought of as mutually exclusive passions, but creativity and curiosity entwine these disciplines. The Morgridge Institute for Research will partner with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to host our latest Fearless Science Forum, The Art of Seeing More, an exploration of the creative connections between science and art. Panelists include Morgridge Investigator Randy Bartels, Letters and Science Dean Eric Wilcots, and Professor and artist Meg Mitchell.
Chazen Museum of Art
Free
3/10/26
Sourced: https://morgridge.org/events 02-08-2026
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Mar 24

MCC on Tap Presents "Why Music Is More Than Sound"

Music engages us in culturally and psychologically powerful ways, leading us to reflect on our lives and those around us, as well as activating regions of our brain responsible for emotion, memory, movement, and reward all at once. In this talk, Evin Rodkey (Anthropology Instructor) and April Shirey (Registrar) discuss how music can provide with opportunities to interpret aspects of culture more closely and how it triggers dopamine releases making listening to it pleasurable or motivating, strengthens neural connections, supports learning, and can even help regulate stress by calming the nervous system. Doors to lecture space open at 5:30 PM.
Pigeon Hill Brewery
Free
3/24/26
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Apr 1

7th Annual Art of Science Gallery Opening

From under the sea to outer space, discover science like you've never seen it before at the 7th Annual Art of Science gallery opening. See how Florida Atlantic University researchers turn real research into jaw-dropping visual art in this one-of-a-kind, behind-the-scenes look at discovery across disciplines. These standout images were selected by a panel of judges as part of a university-wide contest celebrating creativity, curiosity and innovation. Features incredible science-meets-art visuals, gallery-opening vibe, free food, drink, music and swag, plus immersive experiences with VR and AR.
Ritter Art Gallery
Free Event
4/1/26
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Apr 18

STEAMworks Studio: Using Both Sides of the Brain

Leonardo da Vinci once said, 'To develop a complete mind: study the science of art; study the art of science.' This session invites students to explore how creativity and logic work hand in hand. By combining scientific concepts with artistic design, they'll discover the math, physics, and engineering principles that artists often use to bring ideas to life--and how STEM can inspire their own creative masterpieces. Includes three grade-specific tracks: 3rd & 4th Grade- Seeing STEAM: Art That Pops, Secrets That Hide, 5th & 6th Grade- The Lost Map of the Inklands: Art, Science, and Secret Stories, 7th & 8th Grade- STEAM Creators: Engineering the Art of Airbrushing.
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA)
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4/18/26
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Jun 1

KEYS Research Internship 2026

Seven-week summer bioscience research internship program offering hands-on experience in modern bioscience techniques, mentorship from university scientists, and opportunities to work on active research projects. Participants gain training in bioscience methods, apply classroom learning to real-world research, and build professional connections. Applications open November 3. Program runs from June 1 - July 17, 2026.
University of Arizona
Free
6/1/26
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Jun 7

Student Science Training Program (SSTP)

A seven-week residential research program for students entering grade 12 (at least 16 years old) considering careers in science, medicine, math, computer science, or engineering. Program includes 30 hours/week research participation with UF faculty, daily lecture series, UF honors seminar class, weekend fieldtrips, social events, and service activities. Students must commit to entire program with no departures allowed except for pre-approved one-time family events. Academic requirements include weekly lab notes, scientific research paper, research poster presentation, and two oral presentations. Dual enrollment credit available for Florida high school students.
University of Florida
$5,500.00 - Incl...
6/7/26
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Jun 8

Mapping Folklore Across Western North Carolina SRIP

2-week interdisciplinary residential program exploring Western North Carolina folktales through ethnography, history, and popular culture. Includes field trips to sites and archives in Asheville, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Linville Falls. Move-in June 7, program runs June 8-19.
NCSSM Morganton Campus
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6/8/26
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Jun 8

Ocean Awareness Art Contest

The 2026 Ocean Awareness Contest - 'Your Story, Our Ocean: How Our Ocean Sustains, Protects, and Inspires Us' - encourages students aged 11-18 to explore the many ways our ocean sustains, protects, and inspires us. Applicants share how the ocean has shaped their story through works of visual art, creative writing, poetry, spoken word, music, dance, film, and more for a chance to win cash awards of up to $1,000. Open from September 15, 2025 to June 8, 2026.
Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs
Free to enter
6/8/26
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Jun 14

Step Up to STEM Summer Program - Cohort 2 (NCSSM-Durham)

Interactive, interdisciplinary academic program using real-world subjects to challenge talented rising tenth-graders. This is for students who participated the previous year as Cohort 1 students. Program runs June 14-19, 2026.
NCSSM-Durham
Free program
6/14/26
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Jun 14

Animal Studies Pre-College at Eckerd

Modeled after undergraduate curriculum, this program gives students the opportunity to work with internationally recognized faculty on Eckerd College's prime waterfront campus on the Gulf of Mexico. Animal Studies is an interdisciplinary major that blends natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities to examine human-animal relationships while building research, communication, and critical thinking skills. Core topics include animal behavior and training, animal research and observation strategies, animal rescue and rehabilitation, animals in literature and field guides, animals in entertainment, and animal-assisted therapy/interventions. Students will attend classes led by Eckerd faculty, participate in wildlife research on campus, and visit local aquaria, zoos, or shelters.
Eckerd College
$2,249.00 - Cost...
6/14/26
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Jun 14

Animal Studies Pre-College Program

Modeled after our undergraduate curriculum, this program gives students the opportunity to work with internationally recognized faculty on Eckerd College's prime waterfront campus on the Gulf of Mexico. Animal Studies is an interdisciplinary major that blends natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities to examine human-animal relationships while building research, communication, and critical thinking skills. Residential program with dormitory accommodations and evening activities led by residential counselors.
Eckerd College
$1,975.00 - Prog...
6/14/26
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Jun 22

Arts and Elements: A Global Fusion For Grades 4-6 (June Session)

This camp celebrates art as a universal human expression, not one confined to a European lens. Each day spotlights a different region of the world, pairing traditional artistic practices with scientific exploration. Mornings focus on hands-on art projects inspired by cultural traditions. Afternoons build on those activities with scientific demonstrations or experiments tied to the same materials, techniques, geographic locations, or natural elements. Exploring activities like Shibori indigo dyeing and Alebrije-inspired papier-mâché, campers can look forward to getting messy with vibrant materials and experimenting like real scientists. They'll move between studio-style making and lively investigations, all while exploring cultures whose artistic innovations have shaped our world. Most importantly, students will experience the excitement of seeing the 'why' behind the art they create, unlocking the science hidden in every color, pattern, and texture. Daily schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., June 22-26, 2026.
The College School
$450.00 - Paymen...
6/22/26
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Jun 26

36 Hours to Save the World

36 Hours to Save the World is a virtual 'hackathon-style' event where high school students ages 13-17 compete to find innovative, interdisciplinary solutions to a Global Challenge. Each iteration of our Global Challenge Weekend is a unique topic designed by faculty mentors to create collaborative opportunities that bridge STEM and Humanities, crossing time zones and skillsets to address issues in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In one intense weekend experience, students will brainstorm possibilities, research options, pitch ideas, develop prototypes and present their projects to impress our judges and win Best Global Challenge Solution. Application opens February 28, 2026.
Virtual Event
$299.00 - $299 (...
6/26/26
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Jun 29

Online Research Academy

A four-week virtual interdisciplinary research program led by faculty from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Participants will learn and apply fundamental research methodologies while working on a dedicated research project. The program includes regular online meetings with a faculty mentor twice a week. Upon completion, students will receive a graduation certificate and a performance evaluation letter from their professor, which can be included in their college applications. Application opens March 1, 2026.
North Carolina State University
$1,295.00 - Disc...
6/29/26
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Jul 5

Step Up to STEM Summer Program - Cohorts 1 and 2 (ECSU)

Interactive, interdisciplinary academic program using real-world subjects to challenge talented rising ninth- and tenth-graders. Program runs July 5-10, 2026. Available to students from specific Eastern NC counties.
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU)
Free program
7/5/26
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Jul 12

Step Up to STEM Summer Program - Cohort 1 (NCSSM-Durham)

Interactive, interdisciplinary academic program using real-world subjects to challenge talented rising ninth-graders. This is for current eighth grade students. Program runs July 12-17, 2026.
NCSSM-Durham
Free program
7/12/26
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Jul 12

RISE Summer Program - Session 2 Environmental Science and One Health

A residential STEAM program exploring the intersections of Science, Technology, Engineering, and the Arts. Participants will interact with UF scientists and engineers to learn about the process of creativity and discovery that drive innovation and progress. This session explores how the environment, animal/plant, and human health impact each other and how engineers and scientists from different fields collaborate to solve real-world problems!
University of Florida
Free
7/12/26
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Jul 19

Step Up to STEM Summer Program - Cohort 1 (UNC Pembroke)

Interactive, interdisciplinary academic program using real-world subjects to challenge talented rising ninth-graders. This is for current eighth grade students. Program runs July 19-24, 2026. Available to students from specific Southern NC counties.
UNC Pembroke
Free program
7/19/26
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Jul 19

Climate Resilience Institute

An interdisciplinary program focusing on environmental change and social equity. Students will apply case-study approaches to contemporary environmental issues, learn from experts in various fields, and gain hands-on knowledge of environmental data collection and analysis. The program includes field trips with Boston-area organizations and culminates in a college-level capstone project. Topics span resilient water infrastructure, climate activism, and environmental justice.
Tufts University
$4,225.00 - Comm...
7/19/26
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Aug 3

Arts and Elements: A Global Fusion For Grades 4-6 (August Session)

This camp celebrates art as a universal human expression, not one confined to a European lens. Each day spotlights a different region of the world, pairing traditional artistic practices with scientific exploration. Mornings focus on hands-on art projects inspired by cultural traditions. Afternoons build on those activities with scientific demonstrations or experiments tied to the same materials, techniques, geographic locations, or natural elements. Exploring activities like Shibori indigo dyeing and Alebrije-inspired papier-mâché, campers can look forward to getting messy with vibrant materials and experimenting like real scientists. They'll move between studio-style making and lively investigations, all while exploring cultures whose artistic innovations have shaped our world. Most importantly, students will experience the excitement of seeing the 'why' behind the art they create, unlocking the science hidden in every color, pattern, and texture. Daily schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., August 3-7, 2026.
The College School
$450.00 - Paymen...
8/3/26
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Aug 3

Momentum - Summer Program

One-week program for rising freshman and sophomores in high school that allows students to explore an interdisciplinary program. This experience exposes early high school students to different career and major pathways. Runs August 3-7, 2026.
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Non-credit commu...
8/3/26
Sourced: https://wit.edu/precollege 02-10-2026
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