Get Involved – Get STEM

Check out the Engineering Machine Design Contest! Each year a competition theme is chosen to guide the machine build and allow for whimsical creativity to flourish. Students are able to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) principles while having fun in a collaborative environment.

It’s that time of year- Robotics season! Learn more about tournaments and upcoming events with High Tech Kids!

Get ready for a Gameathon on November 28 – 30! DaddyGamerTV is once again throwing down for createMPLS, hosting a three-day Gameathon packed with epic sessions, wild one-shots, and a lineup of guests who know how to keep chaos interesting. His community shows up BIG every year, and this time, they’re helping us power accessible STEM education for thousands of Minneapolis students.

Join us at the Bakken Museum on December 13th for Discovery Day: Defrost! Enjoy a day of fun and educational science activities, hosted by museum exhibit specialists.

Don’t miss the Minnesota Science Bowl! This fast-paced team Q & A competition, covering all branches of science and math, for middle school and high school students. Winning teams represent Minnesota at the National Science Bowl, all expenses paid! The 2026 High School Science Bowl will be January 24 and the Middle School Science Bowl will be February 21.

Join us at the Minnesota State Science and Engineering Fair on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium, St. Paul River Centre in St. Paul, located 175 Kellogg Blvd West, St Paul, MN 55102. Check back for additional details as we get closer to the event.

Don’t miss the Christmas Bird Count event at the Bell Museum on December 20. Guests can visit the Touch and See Lab to connect with volunteers and Master Naturalists who will be identifying and counting the birds that visit our feeders.

Join us at Resource and Training Solutions for the SPARK conference on January 8, 2026! Spark STEM Conference is for 3rd – 8th graders and includes hands-on, experiential learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Save the date for the AI Unleashed Educator Forum on February 11, 2026 at the Southeast Service Cooperative!  Explore the power of AI in education alongside engaging sessions on computer science, math, science, and integrated STEM and technology learning. Registration information coming soon!

Mark your calendar for Tech Fest at the Works Museum on February 21, 2026. This annual family event celebrate engineering and technology! Registration information coming soon! 

Join us for Native Americans in STEM Day at the Science Museum of Minnesota on December 6. During Native Americans in STEM Day, together voices from across Twin Cities community organizations, educational institutions, and advocacy groups to celebrate and elevate the impacts of diverse communities in STEM. Enjoy hands-on activities, learn about science careers through interactive displays and presentations, and witness engaging live performances.

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