Virtual Events

  • SCIENCE FAIR: THE SERIES

    Sun. April 7
    4:00 p.m. ET
    Best for: 13 & up

    Meet the remarkable students whose journey to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) was featured in the captivating three-part documentary, “Science Fair: The Series.”

    Organized by Society for Science

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    MEET THE CDC'S DISEASE DETECTIVES

    Thurs. April 11
    3:00 p.m. –4:00 p.m. ET
    For: age 13 & up & teachers

    Hear front line stories about how public health STEM experts investigate disease outbreaks and public health threats of all kinds. Learn what it means to be a STEM leader in public health!

    Organized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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    LOOK UP & LEARN: SOLAR ECLIPSE STUDENT WEBINAR

    Mon. April 8
    9:00 a.m. PT
    Best for: Middle & High School

    Join Lockheed Martin Space and Dr. Georgios Chintzoglou for an educational Solar Eclipse Webinar! We will talk all things solar science- getting students prepared to be experts as they go out to view this special phenomenon shortly after.

    Organized by Lockheed Martin Space

  • NASA LIVESTREAM OF THE 2024 SOLAR ECLIPSE

    Mon. April 8
    11:27 a.m. - 4:41 p.m. ET
    Best for: all ages

    Join NASA's livestream for the total solar eclipse, starting in the South Pacific, crossing Mexico, and sweeping diagonally across the U.S. & Canada. Don't miss this rare event—the last until 2044 in the contiguous US!

    Organized by The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)


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    MIDDLE SCHOOL MARINE SCIENCE CLUB

    Mon. April 8
    4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. PT
    Best for: Middle School students

    On April 8th this online, conservation-based club for middle school aged youth will be highlighting community members in the Coral Triangle who have been fighting to conserve coral reefs.

    Organized by Seattle Aquarium

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    A STRUCTURE FOR STEM IN MS & HS WITH DAVID BEARD

    Tues. April 9
    9:00 a.m. – 11) 00 a.m. MST
    Best for: educators

    STEM is cross-curricular by nature. This type of learning needs some structure and student accountability while still being flexible and student controlled. We will examine a learning protocol (based on the Stanford Design Process) that does just that. This session will also include a resource dive for PBL and STEM resources for teachers.

    Organized by ASU Preparatory Academy

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    GENERATIVE AI TOOLS TO SUPPORT AND DIFFERENTIATE INSTRUCTION

    Tues. April 9
    10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. MST
    Best for: educators

    Join our session with Jill Loveall, Manager of Next Gen Learning at ASU Prep, to discover how to utilize generative AI tools like ChatGPT, MagicSchool.AI, and Diffit to enhance and tailor teaching. Educators will gain practical strategies ready for classroom application!

    Organized by ASU Preparatory Academy

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    3 DAY ONLINE LIVE CODING WORKSHOP

    Tues. April 9
    9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ET
    Best for: 13 & up

    Get ready to dive into the world of coding from the comfort of your own home. In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Our expert instructors will guide you through hands-on exercises and real-time projects to help you sharpen your coding skills. Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your coding knowledge, this workshop is perfect for you

    Organized by AMIT Coders

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    SUE THE T. REX VIRTUAL TOUR

    Tues. April 9
    1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m CT
    Best for: classrooms with students age 5 & up

    Explore SUE, the most complete T. rex fossil, with a Field Museum guide. Learn about its Cretaceous life and latest research via a 3D model. Test your dino knowledge with trivia and ask questions in real-time.

    Organized by The Field Museum

  • SCIENCE FAIR: THE SERIES

    Tues. April 9
    7:00 p.m. ET
    Best for: 13 & up

    Meet the remarkable students whose journey to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) was featured in the captivating three-part documentary, “Science Fair: The Series.”

    Organized by Society for Science

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    ENGAGING STUDENTS THROUGH INSTILLING THE I CAN INVENT® MINDSET

    Tues. April 9
    4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
    For: K12 teachers

    A lively and fun virtual workshop where you will learn about invention education and how to use it to engage, inspire and empower your students in the classroom. You will be encouraged to participate through thoughtful reflection, purposeful dialogue and opportunities for collaboration where creativity, divergent thoughts and ideas are welcome.

    Organized by National Inventors Hall of Fame®

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    HIGH SCHOOL MARINE SCIENCE CLUB

    Tues. April 9
    4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. PT
    Best for: High School students

    On April 9th this online, conservation-based club for high school aged teens will be doing a deep dive on the coral lifecycle and how conservation efforts can save coral reefs in the Coral Triangle.

    Organized by Seattle Aquarium

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    MEET THE SCIENCE OLYMPIAD EXPERTS

    Tues. April 9
    6:00 p.m ET / 3:00 p.m PT
    Best for: high school students & teachers

    Science Olympiad has many experts who create opportunities for students to develop the skills they need to pursue STEM careers. Spend the evening with experts from CDC and discover the multitude of CDC careers.

    Organized by Science Olympiad

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    HOW TO CODE WITHOUT KNOWING HOW TO CODE

    Wed. April 10
    11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MT
    Best for: educators and personal website enthusiasts

    Join Sr. STEM Strategist Rachna Mathur for a unique coding experience where you'll learn to build and publish your first HTML games using generative AI like ChatGPT—no prior coding knowledge necessary! In just under an hour, you'll have a fully functioning website complete with your own game!

    Organized by ASU Preparatory Academy

  • EXPLORING SPACE FORCE CAREERS

    Wed. April 10
    1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p .m. ET
    Best for: 16 & up

    Join us for a virtual panel with members of the U.S. Space Force who will share their space career journeys and how they found “their place in space”.

    Organized by Space Force

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    THE GOOD ROBOT: WHY TECHNOLOGY NEEDS FEMINISM

    Wed. April 10
    3:00 p.m. ET
    Best for: age 16 & up

    What is good technology? Can feminism help? Join Kerry McInerney and Eleanor Drage from Cambridge's Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence to explore in The Good Robot: Why Technology Needs Feminism.

    Organized by Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI)

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    THINK LIKE A GAME DESIGNER

    Wed. April 10
    4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. ET
    Best for: age 10 & up

    Game design unlocks powerful ways to engage people in STEAM learning, collaboration, systems thinking, and problem solving. Move through a rapid design challenge to practice game designer mindsets!

    Organized by Games for Change

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    WORKING @ BARDA

    Wed. April 10
    3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
    Best for: High school students

    This career panel is sponsored by BARDA’s SPRINT (Science, Preparedness and Response, Innovations, and New Technologies) Program. SPRINT is an initiative that engages students on scientific areas within BARDA’s mission space, encourages students to consider a career in STEM and public service, and aims to generate excitement about BARDA's work in the biomedical and health security fields. The panel will represent the diverse experiences, different degree paths, and variety of STEM careers available at BARDA.

    Organized by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) / BARDA

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    HOW EDUCATORS CAN HELP GIRLS SUCCEED IN SPACE

    Wed. April 10
    6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CT
    Best for: educators

    The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is bringing together a panel of educators to discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding creating inclusive classrooms and inspiring the next generation of female scientists, engineers, and astronauts.

    Organized by Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

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    HOW TO START A SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM

    Wed. April 10
    6:00 p.m ET / 3:00 p.m PT
    Best for: potential teams & mentors


    Science Olympiad is a fun and engaging way to explore STEM careers through a variety of hands-on competitions. Meet coaches and alumni to learn the strategies they use to create successful Science Olympiad teams.

    Organized by Science Olympiad

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    CONNECTING CLASSROOMS TO REAL-WORLD CS

    Wed. April 10
    6:00 p.m. CT / 7:00 p.m. ET


    Discover real-world computer science applications with UTeach CS! Learn to integrate computational thinking, programming, and cybersecurity seamlessly. Accessible activities and project-based challenges await. Whether experienced or new, gain immediate classroom resources!

    Organized by UTeach Computer Science

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    JOINING THE TBG COMMUNITY - INFO SESSION

    Thurs. April 11
    1:00 p.m. ET
    Best for: educators

    Description: Techbridge Girls will be hosting an informational for those interested in joining our community of practice. We will discuss our curriculum that will help educators and our STEM Equity learning community that will advance additional skills, and create an opportunity to continue to engage in our mission.

    Organized by Techbridge Girls

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    USING STORYTELLING TO COMMUNICATE SCIENCE

    Thurs. April 11
    3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
    Best for: teachers

    Meet Martina G. Efeyini, Founder of The NEXT Scientist. She will teach you how to use storytelling to communicate science. Let's make science accessible, engaging, and exciting!

    Organized by The NEXT Scientist

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    DEEPEN STEM ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ARTS

    Thurs. April 11
    3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
    Best for Education Professionals of all skill and experience levels

    Introducing proven and beginner-friendly methods for provoking deep STEM engagement, participants will be challenged to think beyond the arts as a decorative element and to instead embrace it as a way of thinking and perceiving. This webinar highlights the importance of authentic arts engagement in creating enduring understanding across multiple disciplines of learning, beginning with lecture and ending with a STEAM demonstration that can be adapted for all ages.

    Organized by Da Vinci Science Center

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    FISH HUT: A STEMWEEK Q&A

    Thurs. April 11
    6:00 p.m. ET
    Best for: age 13 & up

    Meet Vick and William Tan, founders with a reel-y great mission: to tackle youth mental health through the serenity of fishing. Cast a line into the world of non-profits and discover how to start your own mission-driven organization.

    Organized by Fish Hut

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    CYBER-RIGHTS: A VIRTUAL TOWNHALL EVENT

    Thurs. April 11
    6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT
    Best for: 13 &up

    Join Cyber-Rights: A Virtual Town Hall exploring cybersecurity's role in protecting privacy and human rights. Themed "CS for Good," this event, hosted by Sandra Yang, offers insights and strategies for all, addressing the digital education gap, AI accuracy, and online privacy. Empower yourself to advocate for digital rights, whether a teen navigating technology or a professional seeking new perspectives.

    Organized by National Girls Collaborative Project

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    MEET THE SCIENCE OLYMPIAD EXPERTS

    Thurs. April 11
    6:00 p.m ET / 3:00 p.m PT
    Best for: high school students & teachers

    Science Olympiad has many experts who create opportunities for students to develop the skills they need to pursue STEM careers. Spend the evening with experts from CDC and discover the multitude of CDC careers.

    Organized by Science Olympiad

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    UTEACH PUTS THE EARTH IN STEM

    Fri. April 12
    10:00 a.m. PT
    Best for: Educators

    Dive into a virtual event with UTeach STEM Educators! Explore how they integrate environmental stewardship into core disciplines through lightning talks and a live Q&A. Uncover ways to bring sustainability to your STEM discipline and support your career goals. Join the fast-paced journey to prioritize Earth in STEM education!

    Organized by UTeach STEM Educators Association

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    PATHWAYS TO STEM AND CS

    Fri. April 12
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
    Best for: K-12 students

    Don't miss the Penn Engineering DEI's event with Dr. Eric Fouh & Chanda Jefferson. Engage in STEM career discussions & explore opportunities.

    Organized by Penn Engineering

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    STEAM CAREER PATHWAYS FOR YOUTH - DA VINCI SCIENCE CENTER

    Sat. April 13
    11:00 a.m. ET
    Best for: parents/guardians interested in learning more about STEAM career

    A dynamic webinar designed to inspire and guide young minds towards exciting careers in STEAM. This session led by Da Vinci Science Center educators will provide valuable insights into emerging fields, practical skills for success, and pathways for pursuing a passion in STEAM.

    Organized by: Da Vinci Science Center

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    THE IMPORTANCE OF EMPATHY IN DESIGN THINKING

    Sat. April 13
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
    For: K12 teachers

    This inspiring, hands-on workshop focuses on the role of empathy in design and will equip you with powerful strategies to promote design thinking in your classroom. Attendees will also receive access to our STEM Activity Guide for use in your classroom

    Organized by National Inventors Hall of Fame®

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    EDCAMP XP: GAMES IN EDUCATION

    Sat. April 13
    11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET
    Best for: teachers

    Discover the power of games in the classroom! From esports to game design, let's push the boundaries of traditional learning together. Be part of this interactive and playful PD experience.

    Organized by Games for Change and Digital Promise

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    GENERATION GENERATED: AI AND ITS FUTURE IMPACT

    Sun. April 14
    4:00 p.m. ET
    Best for: Students, Teachers, Tech Enthusiasts, Professionals, Anyone Interested in AI's Future

    Come join us as we delve into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its influence on society. This event is for all everyone, offering valuable industry perspectives and discussions.

    Organized by Mission One Smile

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    YOU BELONG IN STEM CONVENING

    Fri. April 12
    9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    For: STEM educators and Stakeholders

    Organized by the U.S. Department of Education

DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that events listed as part of the National STEM Festival, except for the YOU BELONG IN STEM convening and the National STEM Festival EXPO, are associated festival events independently organized and managed. EXPLR PBC Inc. and the U.S. Department of Education do not control or assume responsibility for the content presented in these independent events or on their associated websites and/or social media platforms. (Federal Endorsement Not Implied)

Attendees should be aware that EXPLR and the U.S. Department of Education are not responsible for the management of these events. This includes but is not limited to any injuries, loss of items, reservation systems, scheduling, delays, cancellations, or any changes made to the event details. While we hope each event offers a valuable and enriching experience, we advise attendees to inform themselves about the specifics of each event they plan to attend. While we hope each event offers a valuable and enriching experience, we advise attendees to inform themselves about the specifics of each event they plan to attend.