BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Maryland STEM Festival - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Maryland STEM Festival X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Maryland STEM Festival REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T120000 DTSTAMP:20261001T144121Z CREATED:20261001T144121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T144121Z UID:10001590-1793091600-1793102400@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:Montgomery County STEM Volunteer Program Annual Training/Information Meeting DESCRIPTION:Montgomery County STEM Volunteer Program Training/Orientation Meeting \nTuesday\, October 27\, 2026\, 9:00 am-12:00 noon\n\nTime Topic Presenter \n9:00-9:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Rosanna Haywood\, MCPS Science Supervisor\n9:15-9:45 a.m. Overview of STEM Volunteer Program Robert Thomas\, MC STEM Volunteer Program Leader \n9:45 -10:45 a.m. Volunteer Experiences: Selected volunteers will discuss their experiences of supporting ES\, MS\, HS teachers\n Volunteer/School\n Debby Vivari – Math Beverly Farms ES\n Miguel Mitchell – Science: Baker MS\n Greg Hamilton – Physics: Northwood HS\n Sid Bakaya – Technology: Churchill HS \n\n10:45-10:55 a.m. STEM Volunteer Handbook:The Dos and Don’ts of Volunteering in the Classroom \n10:55-11:05 a.m. BREAK/Parking Lot for Questions\n11:05-11:30 a.m. Overview of STEM in MCPS – MCPS STEM Curricular Team\n Rosanna Haywood\n Amy Larsen\n11:30-11:50 a.m. Q&A/Next Steps \n11:50-12:00 p.m. Wrap-Up/Closing \n\nThe agenda is a 1st draft. When the program is finalized we will post the Zoom link URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/montgomery-county-stem-volunteer-program-annual-training-information-meeting/ LOCATION:4615 SUNDOWN RD\, 4615 SUNDOWN RD\, GAITHERSBURG\, Maryland\, 20882-2217\, United States CATEGORIES:STEAM,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T120000 DTSTAMP:20261007T190006Z CREATED:20261007T190006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T190006Z UID:10001674-1793098800-1793102400@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:Open Lab: Photo and Video Editing DESCRIPTION:It’s time to put your photo and video editing skills to work! Come in and utilize library resources and edit your photographs and video with the help of a STEAM instructor. Register online! \n\nRegistration required. Register online. URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/open-lab-photo-and-video-editing/ LOCATION:Howard County Library System – East Columbia Branch\, East Columbia Branch \, 6600 Cradlerock Way\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21045\, United States CATEGORIES:STEAM,STEM,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Howard County Library System":MAILTO:deborah.bosilovich@hclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T140000 DTSTAMP:20260922T170314Z CREATED:20260922T170314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T170314Z UID:10001489-1793106000-1793109600@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:Physics with LEGO DESCRIPTION:We will build Lego models and then experiment and rebuild to get different results. \n\nWe will focus on Newton's Laws with each build.\n\nThis will take the full hour so please make every effort to be on time. \n\nRegistration requested. URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/physics-with-lego/ LOCATION:Clear Spring Library\, 12625 Broadfording Rd. Clear Spring\, MD 21722 US\, Clear Spring\, MD\, 21722\, United States CATEGORIES:Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,STEAM,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T163000 DTSTAMP:20261025T160212Z CREATED:20261014T194038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T160212Z UID:10001752-1793115000-1793118600@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:STEM Fun: Potion Making DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of science\, technology\, engineering\, and math with fun\, hands-on experiments and activities! Create special “potions” using everyday household ingredients. \n\n\n\nFree\, No registration required URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-fun-potion-making/ LOCATION:Spauldings – Large Meeting Room\, 5811 Old Silver Hill Rd\, District Heights\, Maryland\, 20747\, District heights\, Maryland\, 20747\, United States CATEGORIES:STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Prince George's County Memorial Library":MAILTO:lmason@prattlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T170000 DTSTAMP:20261007T201508Z CREATED:20261007T201508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T201508Z UID:10001675-1793116800-1793120400@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:Movie Magic Cosmetics DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of special effects\, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic. Learn about the chemicals that are found in the cosmetics used to create monsters and zombies in the movies\, and then create your own design using DIY monster cosmetics! Taught by a STEAM instructor. \nRegister online! \n\nRegistration required. Register online. URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/movie-magic-cosmetics/ LOCATION:Howard County Library System – East Columbia Branch\, East Columbia Branch \, 6600 Cradlerock Way\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21045\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,STEAM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Howard County Library System":MAILTO:deborah.bosilovich@hclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T170000 DTSTAMP:20261025T160526Z CREATED:20261014T194359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T160526Z UID:10001753-1793116800-1793120400@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:Legos: Creative Club DESCRIPTION:Build\, create\, and explore with legos! With plenty of pieces and endless possibilities\, kids can let their imaginations take the lead in this freestyle building session. \n\n\n\nFree\, No registration Required URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/legos-creative-club/ LOCATION:Fairmount Heights – Large Meeting Room\, 5904 Kolb St\, Fairmount Heights\, Maryland\, 20743\, Fairmount Heights\, Maryland\, 20743\, United States CATEGORIES:STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Prince George's County Memorial Library":MAILTO:lmason@prattlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T193000 DTSTAMP:20260914T233709Z CREATED:20260914T233709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T233709Z UID:10001425-1793124000-1793129400@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:Robots in Space! DESCRIPTION:Robots have been a fascinating part of both popular culture and technology for centuries… even from well before the use of the word "robot" itself! Today\, they pervade the worlds of both science fiction and science fact\, from "Robocop" to rovers on Mars. Join us as astronomer Rich Isaacman leads us on a journey from the earliest fictitious robots to the sophisticated electronic creatures currently exploring the very outermost reaches of our Solar System.\nHosted on Zoom by the Maryland City at Russett Library. Register beginning 2 weeks before the program to receive the Zoom link. \n\nRegister on our website beginning 2 weeks before the program to receive the Zoom link. URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/robots-in-space/ LOCATION:Maryland CIty at Russett Library\, 3501 Russett Common\, Laurel\, MD\, 20724\, United States CATEGORIES:AI,Business and Careers,Computer Science,Robotics,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T193000 DTSTAMP:20260911T021643Z CREATED:20260901T180759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021643Z UID:10001218-1793125800-1793129400@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:STEM Micro-Explorers DESCRIPTION:Discover the hidden details of everyday objects. Gather outdoor specimens then examine them with various types of magnifiers and microscopes. URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-micro-explorers/ LOCATION:Arbutus Branch\, 855 Sulphur Spring Rd\, Arbutus\, MD\, 21227\, United States CATEGORIES:Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore County Public Library":MAILTO:jcrock@bcpl.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T210000 DTSTAMP:20260911T163222Z CREATED:20260911T163222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T163222Z UID:10001415-1793130300-1793134800@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:Filbert Street Garden Bat Walk DESCRIPTION:Did you know bats can act as pest control\, pollinators\, or even be gardeners? Join us at Filbert Street Garden for a sunset walk to listen to bats and learn how they help us! Registration is encouraged to secure your spot. \n\nhttps://www.masonvillecove.org/event-info/filbert-street-garden-bat-walk-2/form URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/filbert-street-garden-bat-walk/ LOCATION:Masonville Cove Partnership\, 1321 Filbert St\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21226\, United States CATEGORIES:Animal Sciences,Conservation,Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Masonville Cove Partnership":MAILTO:cliddell@menv.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR