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.

Fort Valley Middle School has announced a September 23, 2026 start for its STARBASE Advanced club. Meetings are held on Wednesdays from 3:00–5:00 p.m. This is an after-school STEM club for middle school students affiliated with STARBASE Robins. News published September 14, 2026. Note: Wednesday meetings recur weekly starting September 23, 2026.

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.

Half-day event for middle school students (grades 6-8) encouraging hands-on activities related to engineering, math, and science. Activities held on the first floor of Whitaker Hall at FGCU. Sign-in begins at 8:30 AM, program starts around 9:00 AM and ends at 12:30 PM. Previous activities have included bioengineering, chemistry, biological science, biotechnology, forensics, astronomy, math, civil engineering, and environmental science. Students interact with FGCU STEM majors and faculty. Registration opens September 6th; open until full. Parent permission collected in writing. No parent/guardian presence required during the event.

A 3-hour STEAM Workshop for 6th-8th graders (Group 1). Students begin at the session selected during registration and attend both sessions (Mission: RVR Rescue - Code, Navigate & Conquer AND Game Development Bootcamp) for 90 minutes each. Held 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET on Sep 26, 2026. Part of CEISMC Expanded Learning Programs' fall lineup. Note: Listed as FULL at time of page capture.

A 3-hour STEAM Workshop for 6th-8th graders (Group 2) introducing biomedical engineering. Students attend the entire 3-hour session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET). Part of CEISMC Expanded Learning Programs' fall lineup at Georgia Tech. Note: Listed as FULL at time of page capture.

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.

8th grade science check-in focused on physical science. All-day school event listed on the Lewisville Middle School calendar for October 1, 2026.

Destination STEM Expo is an interactive experience where sixth through ninth grade students explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics through hands-on exhibits and demonstrations. Students are encouraged to see, touch, hear and experience the many wonders of science while discovering new areas of interest. The event also introduces students to the Auburn University campus and the opportunities available through the College of Sciences and Mathematics. Schools are invited to register for scheduled visit times during the event. Destination STEM was supported as a Tiger Giving Day project in 2025.

The RI Explorer Program is an interactive club for boys and girls in grades 6-8 in Rhode Island to learn how submarines are made. The club meets once a month for 2-3 hours from October through June. Activities include welding, bending, pipefitting, and machining, along with educational tours of EB's Quonset Point facility. The program is part of the Narragansett Council Boy Scouts of America offered programs.

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.

NASA Day offers hands-on learning experiences engaging students in a variety of STEM concepts. Students can participate in STEM workshops with professionals from across the state and learn about the formation of Earth in a showing at the Caperton Planetarium and Theater. Event runs from 9AM to 1:30PM ET. Recommended for students in grades 6-8. Due to limited space, smaller groups under 50 students will be given first priority. Travel grants are available for those that need assistance.

Imhotep Academy is a year-round middle school enrichment program (6th–8th grade) that introduces students to STEM with emphasis on expanding access for all students. This fall session is themed 'The Science of Forensics.' Fall sessions meet Saturday mornings from 8:45 AM to 1:00 PM. Registration opens Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Mandatory orientation is Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Program dates: October 3 – October 31, 2026. The program includes hands-on investigations, laboratory tours, field trips, leadership, college readiness, and interactions with STEM professionals.

Students in grades 3-8 and their parents or guardians are invited to the UC Clermont Math Festival. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Cincinnati Clermont campus.

Math check-in assessment for 6th and 7th grade students. All-day school event listed on the Lewisville Middle School calendar for October 14, 2026.

6th Grade Integrated Learning Showcase at IDEA Space KC. Based on news articles, this event has been recognized for earning accolades. IDEA Space is Kansas City's Center for Innovation, Discovery, Entrepreneurship and Arts.

STEM Night themed 'STEM Super Heroes' for students in grades 6-8. Hands-on activities, interaction with STEM program faculty and students. Parents/guardians are encouraged to drop off participants. For parents and siblings who prefer to stay on campus, there will be a spot provided to learn more about STEM careers and College Credit Plus. Walk-ins will NOT be permitted. Event runs 5:00–8:10 p.m. local time.

Careers on Wheels is an event where local businesses and community organizations help more than 2,000 sixth graders explore future careers. Participating businesses host an interactive station where students can learn about their industry through hands-on experiences. Registration available via QR code or by contacting Juli Tipton.

Careers on Wheels is an event where local businesses and community organizations host interactive stations for more than 2,000 sixth graders to explore future careers through hands-on experiences. Businesses can register via QR code or contact Juli Tipton for more information. Event is organized by Iredell-Statesville Schools.

Careers on Wheels is an event where local businesses and community organizations host interactive stations for more than 2,000 sixth graders to explore future careers through hands-on experiences. Businesses can register via QR code or contact Juli Tipton for more information. Event is affiliated with Iredell-Statesville Schools.

A Ten80 Education National STEM League invitational event hosted at Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School. Runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Part of the 2026 NSL competition season featuring student racing and STEM challenges.

The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide middle and high school STEM competition sponsored by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. It is open to all middle and high school students living or attending school in North Carolina's 13th Congressional District (Congressman Brad Knott). Students may compete individually or in teams of up to four, provided at least half the team lives or attends school in a competing Congressional District. Apps may be submitted on any topic, any platform (mobile app, website, robot, wearable device, game, etc.), and using any programming language (C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Swift, block code, etc.). The app must have some degree of functionality and be original and solely owned by the contestant. Eligible apps must have been completed between October 30, 2025 and October 26, 2026. The submission deadline is October 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET. The winning app will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, receive a Copyright Fee Waiver through the ARTS Act, be featured on the Congressional App Challenge webpage and House.gov, and the winner will receive an invitation to attend the #HouseOfCode celebration inside the U.S. Capitol.

This conference is for all students in grades 7-10 who are interested in exploring STEM opportunities through hands-on activities at Iowa State University. Students will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with university and industry experts about STEM majors. Organized by the Program for Women in Science and Engineering.