Get Involved – Get STEM

Get READY for Minnesota STEM Day at the Capitol! The afternoon of January 31st  the Minnesota Capitol will be a buzz with STEM! The Minnesota STEM Ecosystem and SciMathMN invite you to join us for 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. 

Its time for 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. The theme for 2025 is…. Current of Creativity: Transforming Water Technology!

Join the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence for the Advanced Manufacturing 2025 tour!  The tour is an opportunity for Minnesota manufacturers to inspire the next generation of workers by demonstrating the realities of careers in modern manufacturing.

Save the date for Tech Fest at The Works Museum on February 8, 2025! Tech Fest features some of the leading engineers, builders, and problem-solvers in our community. These experts will provide hands-on STEM activities and inspiring demonstrations for a day of engineering family fun! 

Join High Tech Kids at one of their many robotics meets. High Tech Kids partners with FIRST to provide robotics programs to students in Minnesota. Programs serve students in K through 12th-grade. Team-based robotic competitions build confidence, create transformative opportunities and prepare students to thrive. Each program encourages skill refinement to prepare students for 21st century jobs.

Don’t miss the 2025 Minnesota State High School Science Bowl on January 25, 2025 and the Middle School Science Bowl follows on February 15! Science Bowl is a fast-paced team Q & A competition covering all branches of science and math. The winning team will represent Minnesota at the National Competition!  Science Bowl 

Make sure to mark your calendar for the 2025 Minnesota State Science & Engineering Fair on March 28, 2025 at the St. Paul River Centre!  Student Science Fair participants will have advanced from six regional fairs. 

Save the date for the Spark STEM Conference on January 7th! Spark STEM Conference is for 3rd – 8th graders and includes hands-on, experiential learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The Spark STEM Conference is hosted by the Resource and Training Solutions Cooperative. 

Looking for MORE STEM?
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