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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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86 K-12 Events Found

Sep 20

Open House - Merrimack Valley Robotics FRC Team 5962

Open house for people to come meet FRC Team 5962 and explore the different roles they offer, in addition to learning more about robotics, STEM, and FRC. Spot the robot will be present. Directions: Heading north on University Avenue, turn right onto Riverside St. After that, take the first right to enter the parking lot. Team members will be there to greet visitors.
The Makerspace at UMass Lowell (Falmouth Hall, Room 102)
Free
9/20/26
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Sep 21

Achievers Fall 2026 College Tour - September

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.
YMCA of Greensboro
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9/21/26
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Sep 21

Home School Explorations Series at Explora - Fall 2026

Weekly, 75-minute hands-on STEAM classes (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) led by Explora educators for K-9th grade homeschool students. Sessions run September 21 through December 8, 2026. Each materials-rich session encourages students to question, investigate, experiment, and make discoveries while building skills in observation, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and innovation. Topics change each semester. Days/Class Times: Mondays 1:00-2:15pm, Tuesdays 10:30-11:45am and 1:00-2:15pm. Scholarship opportunities available.
Explora
$135.00 - Explor...
9/21/26
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Sep 21

NYC Mini Camp – Engineering (Sep 21)

A full day of building, experimenting, and making with an Engineering theme. Includes magnetic tile building, STEM projects/activities, and a snack/lunch break. Campers may be walked to the local park (16th and 8th) depending on weather. Campers must be in Kindergarten or above and at least 5 years old, and must be potty trained. Bring a packed lunch, snack, hat, and labeled water bottle. Spots are limited and grouped by grade.
Genius Gems NYC
$159.00 - $159 p...
9/21/26
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Sep 22

CHCCS College Fair

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.
Virtual
Free
9/22/26
Sourced: https://chccs.org/ 09-11-2026
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Sep 22

Introduction to Kaleidoscope – Youth Help Session

Virtual help session for 4-H'ers who have begun exploring or working on their project record through the new Kaleidoscope online system. Youth should come prepared with questions about navigating the system and creating or completing their online project record. All youth must be accompanied by an adult during the session. Only one registration is needed per youth-adult pair. Session runs 7-8 p.m. ET. Zoom information will be sent to registered participants.
Zoom (Virtual)
Free
9/22/26
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Sep 22

Math Fall Festival

Math Fall Festival event from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM (PDT) at Wentworth Education Center, Chartvilles 1&2, organized by SJCOE Mathematics Department. Part of the Math Tournament event series.
Wentworth Education Center - Chartvilles 1&2
Free
9/22/26
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Sep 22

STEMtember Day of Giving

STEMtember Day of Giving for DSST Public Schools, a network of open enrollment STEM charter schools in Denver and Aurora, Colorado. DSST schools are widely considered among the leading open enrollment STEM schools in the United States.
DSST Public Schools
Giving/fundraisi...
9/22/26
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Sep 23

After School STEM

Kids in grades 3-8 can join for fun, hands-on STEM activities. Stay up to date or catch up on science, technology, engineering, and math while having fun at the library. All materials provided. Recurring weekly on Wednesdays.
Salem Public Library - Quaker Room (Larger Half) A
Free. All materi...
9/23/26
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Sep 24

ClubSciKidz - STEM Project

Come and make a fun STEM project! Open to Wayne children in grades K - 2. Registration for September Programs began 8/21 at 7AM. Wayne Residents Only.
Wayne Public Library
Free; Wayne resi...
9/24/26
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Sep 24

NASA Solar System Ambassadors – 3-D Thursdays! Session for Rural K-12 Educators

September 3-D Thursdays! session designed for rural K-12 educators. NASA STEM Networks Group Lead will introduce NASA's Solar System Ambassadors program and share how educators can invite an Ambassador to their community or apply to join the program themselves. Time: 7 PM CST / 8 PM EST on Thursday, 9/24/2026.
Virtual
Free
9/24/26
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Sep 24

Science Alive! Student Field Trip

Science Alive! blends North Carolina science standards with exploration. The tour includes entry to all historic buildings, which feature science-themed interpretation as well as hands-on interactive activities. Activities are designed for grades 3-8 and include concepts from horticulture, meteorology, and more. Available dates: September 24-25, October 8-9, 2026; March 11, April 8, May 6 (2027). Groups must be 12+ students; reservation required. Payment due at least 30 days prior to the trip. Science Alive! is unavailable during the holiday pricing period (beginning November 11, 2026).
Old Salem Museums & Gardens
$15.00 - Science...
9/24/26
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Sep 25

Explore Fossils!

Just in time for National Fossil Day, kids and teens ages 9 and older are invited to learn about the geologic history of North Dakota when staff from the FM Science Museum visit the library. Participants will examine and touch real fossils from across North Dakota's past, then uncover their own fossils in a hands-on mini fossil excavation. Pre-registration opens September 11.
Main Library - Fargo Public Library
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9/25/26
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Sep 25

LEGO Club

LEGO Club at Chatham Community Library. Best for ages 2+. Runs 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET (21:00-22:00 UTC).
Chatham Community Library
Free
9/25/26
Sourced: https://chathamcountync.gov/ 09-11-2026
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Sep 25

Science Alive! Student Field Trip

Science Alive! blends North Carolina science standards with exploration. The tour includes entry to all historic buildings, which feature science-themed interpretation as well as hands-on interactive activities. Activities are designed for grades 3-8 and include concepts from horticulture, meteorology, and more. Groups must be 12+ students; reservation required. Payment due at least 30 days prior to the trip.
Old Salem Museums & Gardens
$15.00 - Science...
9/25/26
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Sep 26

STEM NOLA LEVEE STEM Saturday

A STEM Saturday event organized by STEM NOLA, held at the Cut-Off Recreation Center. The event runs from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM local time. STEM Saturday events offer hands-on, inquiry-based STEM activities for K-12 students and families in the community.
Cut-Off Recreation Center
Cost-free progra...
9/26/26
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Sep 28

Iowa State University's Science Bound Saturdays

Science Bound at Iowa State University is designed to involve diverse students from 20 Iowa schools in Agriculture, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (ASTEM) education and research. The program begins the summer before 8th grade and continues through college graduation for students from Denison, Des Moines, Marshalltown, and Osceola (Clarke County). Each year, participants attend four Saturday events at Iowa State University with hands-on research activities led by faculty, staff, and students. Activities include science fairs, summer programs, oral presentations, lab tours, and interactions with ISU staff and students. Eighth-grade participants must complete a science fair project and essay to apply; high school participants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. New students are identified and invited through collaboration with thirteen middle schools during the spring of 7th grade. Students who complete the program and meet admission requirements receive a full-tuition scholarship to Iowa State University for an ASTEM-related degree. Next Saturday event: September 28.
Iowa State University
Free for all acc...
9/28/26
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Sep 29

Fall Biology Check-In #1

Fall Biology Check-In #1 at Mount Airy High School. Time: 10:10 AM - 3:30 PM local time.
Mount Airy High School
Free
9/29/26
Sourced: https://mahsbears.org/ 09-11-2026
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Sep 30

After School STEM

Kids in grades 3-8 can join for fun, hands-on STEM activities. Stay up to date or catch up on science, technology, engineering, and math while having fun at the library. All materials provided. Recurring weekly on Wednesdays.
Salem Public Library - Quaker Room (Larger Half) A
Free. All materi...
9/30/26
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Sep 30

Iowa STEM Teacher Award Nominations

The Iowa STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by Google, recognizes leadership and dedication that increases student interest in STEM. One award is given per each of Iowa's six STEM regions. Eligible nominees are licensed, full-time PK-12 Iowa teachers who incorporate STEM in public or non-public school classrooms and spend at least 75% of working hours in the classroom. Self-nominations and previous award recipients are not eligible. Recipients will be announced in early 2027.
Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council
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9/30/26
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Oct 1

8th Science Check-in - Physical Science

8th grade science check-in focused on physical science. All-day school event listed on the Lewisville Middle School calendar for October 1, 2026.
Lewisville Middle School
Free
10/1/26
Sourced: https://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/lvms 09-11-2026
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Oct 1

Hawaii Young Investigators Program (HYIP) SY26-27 Grant Application

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.
Hawaii Academy of Science
Free to apply; p...
10/1/26
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Oct 1

National Challenge Pre-Registration

National Challenge Pre-Registration window runs October 1 – November 6, 2026. This is part of the AASHTO Bridge Builder / National Bridge Challenge program offered through FDOT's STEM Outreach Solutions initiative for Florida middle and high school students (Grades 7-12).
Florida (statewide / online registration)
Free
10/1/26
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Oct 1

STEAM Grant Program

The STEAM Grant Program is run by the West Virginia Department of Tourism in partnership with the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation. It supports education initiatives integrating Arts with STEM disciplines for West Virginia's PK-12 students. At least 20 projects will be funded, taking place between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. Eligible applicants include WV preschool through high school programs, school systems, public libraries, non-profit arts organizations, and community non-profit organizations with arts-related missions. Priority is given to projects that build collaborations among teachers, artists, and/or STEM professionals; thoroughly integrate arts and STEM; include hands-on and problem-solving activities; are innovative, creative, and collaborative; include a strong evaluation component; are sustainable; and take place in underserved areas. Applications must be submitted through the online portal by October 1, 2026. Final reports for approved projects are due by July 31, 2027. All applicants must be registered as Vendors with a W-9 on file and registered for Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).
West Virginia Department of Tourism
$7,500.00 - Gran...
10/1/26
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Oct 2

Digital Day

Digital Day event at Bio-Med Science Academy. Bio-Med is a public K-12 STEM school in Ohio.
Bio-Med Science Academy
Free
10/2/26
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