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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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17 stem outreach Events Found

Mar 5

Illumination Stations - Shedding a Light on Energy Programs

Illumination Stations event focused on energy programs, running from 10:30am to 2:30pm.
Long Branch Library
Free
3/5/26
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Mar 6

Girls & Science

Join us for the Girls & Science Kick Off Event to meet the mentors and participate in hands-on STEM activities. Come explore the many diverse opportunities a future career in science, technology, engineering, and math can bring. All new this year: Teen Zone! The teen zone is designed for girls 13+.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Free
3/6/26
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Mar 6

STEM Cabaret: A Science Comedy Show

A scientific comedy show featuring nationally renowned comedians (both human and robotic) and electronic music played on novel musical instruments. This STEM variety show combines vaudevillian spirit with modern technologies. OMSI's Empirical Cafe will be open with sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Recommended for ages 18+.
OMSI Empirical Theater
$20.00 - $20 Adu...
3/6/26
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Mar 17

Science on Tap: Kinesiology 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...
3/17/26
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Mar 21

Teen Science Cafe - Visualizing Space

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
3/21/26
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Mar 27

Public Planetarium Film: Undiscovered Worlds

Do Earth-like planets exist elsewhere in the universe? Travel to distant stars and fly up close to exotic planets. Experience the science shifting our perspective on humanity's place in the cosmos. Humans have long imagined exotic and intriguing worlds beyond our solar system. However, in recent years, science fiction has become science reality. Undiscovered Worlds reveals the methods used by astronomers to identify these alien wanderers, and explores the idea of what it means to be in a habitable zone around a star. Recommended for: Families and all ages. Length: 27 minutes. All tickets are open seating. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Online registration closes 4:00PM on 3/27. Walk-ins welcome, dependent on availability - Exact cash only accepted. Food/drink and strollers are not allowed in the Planetarium. FSU campus parking pass required.
Christa McAuliffe Center Planetarium
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3/27/26
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Sourced: https://cm-center.org/event/mar27film 02-11-2026
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Apr 1

North Carolina Science Festival

A month-long celebration of science in North Carolina featuring over 500 events statewide for all ages. The festival aims to spread science education through exciting, educational, and fun hands-on science events. Organizations can host events, STEM professionals can volunteer, and educators can participate with their students.
Virtual
Free
4/1/26
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Sourced: https://ncsciencefestival.org/ 01-18-2026
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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
Free participati...
4/20/26
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Sourced: https://puertorico.grantwatch.com/cat/31/secondary-education-grants.html 01-19-2026
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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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Sourced: https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/4798?eventId=33541695 01-16-2026
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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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Sourced: https://www1.villanova.edu/university/engineering/villanova-engineering-experience/STEM-Outreach/novaedge.html 01-16-2026
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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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Sourced: https://acgilbert.org/playground-party 02-11-2026
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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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