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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 Women and Girls in STEM Day at the Science Museum of Minnesota! On February 7, discover the impactful careers and contributions of women and girls in healthcare, technology, and other STEM professions, with on-site demonstrations an d presentations from local scientific organizations.
Join us on February 13, 2026 for the MnACTE Annual Conference, a gathering that serves as a collaboration space for Career and Technical Education professionals. Hosted at the Best Western Kelly Inn in the heart of St. Cloud, Minnesota, the conference promises a stimulating environment for discussions, networking, and the exchange of new ideas in the field of career and technical education.
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.
Join us on January 24, 2026 at the Bell Museum to experience a temporary exhibition, Wonder: Experiences of Nature, Curiosity, and Play! Make sure to check out the special Spotlight Science focused on wellbeing and the mental health benefits of nature.
Join us for STEM Day at the Capitol on April 15, 2026! SciMathMN and the Minnesota STEM Ecosystem invite you to to an afternoon of STEM! You can expect to see and hear members of the STEM Learning Community who represent in-school and after-school STEM learning, and workforce development. This is an opportunity to come together and discuss the future of STEM learning in our state.
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!
Make sure to check out the Insider Science Tour series at the Science Museum. It features topics including Exhibit Fabrication, Biology, Paleontology, Anthropology, and there is even one featuring all of the unique collections housed at the Science Museum.
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