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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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10 stem outreach Events Found

Apr 20

High School Science Video Contest

Opportunity for USA and territories high school students to participate in a video contest about science. Awards are intended to highlight teen involvement and interest in science. Winners will have the chance to meet with scientists, tour a federal science campus, and receive recognition.
Virtual
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4/20/26
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Apr 21

Science on Tap: Psychology Presentation

Part of WCU's free monthly Science on Tap series featuring WCU experts sharing research and discoveries in an informal restaurant setting. Audience participation encouraged with opportunities for questions and discussion. Food and beverages available for purchase from Barnaby's menu. Parking available at Bicentennial Parking Garage on High Street.
Barnaby's Restaurant
Free presentatio...
4/21/26
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Apr 23

Take Your Child To Work Day at the NJ State Museum 2026

The New Jersey State Museum hosts NJ State employees for Take Your Child to Work Day featuring multiple planetarium shows: 12:00 PM - The Great Solar System Adventure (grades 2-6), 1:00 PM - We Are Guardians about climate monitoring satellites (grades 4+), 2:00 PM - Messengers of Time and Space about observatories (grades 6+), 3:00 PM - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure Sesame Street show (grades 2 and younger). Each show is 50 minutes long. Arrive 10-15 minutes early. Reserved for NJ State employees in Trenton area only. Request tickets for one showtime only.
New Jersey State Museum
Free for NJ Stat...
4/23/26
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Apr 25

Teen Science Cafe - Hollywood Science

Monthly teen science cafe including exciting activities, engaging talks from expert speakers, and free food. Program includes pizza social from 6:00-6:30 pm, followed by discussion & activities from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Free
4/25/26
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May 2

Saturday Engineering for Everyone: Prof. Larry Lee

Part of the Saturday Engineering for Everyone series. Time and location to be determined.
Location TBD
Free
5/2/26
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May 12

Science on Tap: Chemistry Presentation

Part of WCU's free monthly Science on Tap series featuring WCU experts sharing research and discoveries in an informal restaurant setting. Audience participation encouraged with opportunities for questions and discussion. Food and beverages available for purchase from Barnaby's menu. Parking available at Bicentennial Parking Garage on High Street.
Barnaby's Restaurant
Free presentatio...
5/12/26
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May 16

Teen Science Cafe - Plants

Monthly teen science cafe including exciting activities, engaging talks from expert speakers, and free food. Program includes pizza social from 6:00-6:30 pm, followed by discussion & activities from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Free
5/16/26
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Jul 11

NovaEdge Diversity in Engineering

One-week, on-campus program introducing diverse students to traditional engineering fields including Chemical, Civil and Environmental, Computer and Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. Features lectures, hands-on laboratory experiments, guest speakers, and evening activities. Student notification of acceptance: Feb. 27, 2026. Payment due for accepted students: May 31, 2026.
Villanova University
$775.00 - Progra...
7/11/26
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Jul 19

A Sunset Celebration of Our Community Partners - Playground Party

Annual appreciation event for donors and sponsors of Gilbert House Children's Museum. Features house tours including the Engineering Studio (STEM hub), refreshments, and community connection. Adults-only event showcasing museum spaces including the Bubble Factory, Nature's Workshop, Salem Station, Vet Clinic, and Engineering Studio.
Gilbert House Children's Museum
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7/19/26
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Aug 8

Farm & Wilderness Fair

A decades-long, end of camp tradition featuring camper-run rides & games, local food, swimming, bonfire & contra dance. Activities include watching campers light campfire with one match, learning about Farm & Wilderness Conservation and sustainability, contra dancing, swimming, meeting goats and watching campers milk them, purchasing camper-made crafts, human-powered fair rides, food from local vendors, and watching campers perform skits on stage.
Farm & Wilderness Camp
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8/8/26
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