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SUMMARY:Maryland Bionetworking Summit
DESCRIPTION:Network and socialize with fellow biopharma\, academic\, and government professionals at our Maryland Bionetworking Summit—a bioscience-focused series designed to highlight our area’s unique life science ecosystem and to promote interactions between its diverse stakeholders. This in-person evening event will consist of a networking social with refreshments\, followed by a talk at the Biomedical Sciences and Engineering (BSE) Education Facility at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville featuring our keynote speaker\, Ruth Cheng\, Ph.D. \n\nhttps://www.ibbr.umd.edu/groups/usg-bionetworking-summit-108
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/maryland-bionetworking-summit/
LOCATION:UMBC-Shady Grove\, 9630 Gudelsky Drive\, Rockville\, Maryland\, 20850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biotech,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="UMBC - Shady Grove":MAILTO:kcasim1@umbc.edu
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SUMMARY:Make Slime & Test Strange Materials
DESCRIPTION:Ripen the Meristem\, Inc. (RTM) is excited to invite families throughout Cambridge\, Dorchester County\, and surrounding communities to our FREE "Eats & Experiments STEM" Series! Join us for four evenings of hands-on scientific discovery\, delicious refreshments\, and family fun at the Dorchester County Public Library.\n\nLed by a real scientist\, each event will feature a different exciting experiment that allows participants to explore scientific concepts by making observations\, testing ideas\, and discovering how science works in everyday life.\n\nWhether you are an aspiring scientist\, love creating things\, or simply enjoy asking "Why?" and "What if?"\, this series offers an opportunity to explore science in a welcoming\, engaging environment. And adults and children alike are welcome to join the fun!\n\nAll experiments\, materials\, and refreshments are provided at no cost. Advance registration is required. We look forward to welcoming you and your family. Come hungry for food\, science\, and discovery!\n\nEach event will feature a different scientific activity\, so families are encouraged to register for as many sessions as they would like!\n\nThurs\, 10/8 | "Make Slime & Test Strange Materials"\nThurs\, 10/22 | "Make Color-changing\, Foaming\, and Fizzing Chemistry"\nWed\, 11/11 (Veteran's Day) | "Make & Test Candy and Food Experiments"\nSun\, 11/15 | "Extract Real DNA & Test It With Forensic Tools"\n\nThe activities will be supervised and conducted with guidance from Dr. Chenere Ramsey\, a chemist & neuroscientist. Participants will receive instructions on the appropriate handling of materials and equipment. Parents and responsible adults are expected to help supervise small children and ensure they follow the safety instructions provided. \n\nTo register\, go to https://ripenthemeristem.odoo.com/blog/news-2/eats-experiments-four-nights-of-free-family-stem-fun-in-cambridge-md-registration-open-55\, and scroll down to complete the registration form. There is no fee to participate.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/make-slime-test-strange-materials/
LOCATION:Dorchester County Public Library\, Cambridge\, MD\, 303 Gay Street\, Cambridge\, Maryland\, 21613-3060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biotech,Chemistry,play,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ripen the MeriSTEM%2C Inc.":MAILTO:ripenthemeristem@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T180000
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SUMMARY:The Instrumentation of Biotech – Meet the Toys of the UMBC Applied Biotech Labs at Shady Grove
DESCRIPTION:Step behind the scenes and experience the cutting-edge technology driving the future of biotechnology.\n\nJoin us at UMBC-Shady Grove’s Biomedical Sciences and Engineering (BSE) Education Facility for an exclusive\, up close look at our applied biotechnology labs inside the six-level\, 220\,000-square-foot facility designed for real-world workforce preparation.\n\nThis event will kick off with a general opening session before diving into guided tours of our advanced lab spaces. You’ll get an up-close look at the state-of-the-art instrumentation—the “toys”—that prepare students for high-demand careers across healthcare\, biosciences\, engineering\, and computational science.\n\nNote: There will be two guided tours offered during this event. Students and guests should plan to arrive at either 5:30 pm or 6:00 pm. \n\nhttps://events.blackthorn.io/en/3t1z5Tf7/g/7m0TvNap6M/instrumentation-of-biotech-5a2HVX23otZ/overview
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/the-instrumentation-of-biotech-meet-the-toys-of-the-umbc-applied-biotech-labs-at-shady-grove/
LOCATION:UMBC-Shady Grove\, 9630 Gudelsky Drive\, Rockville\, Maryland\, 20850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biotech,Life Sciences,STEM,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="UMBC - Shady Grove":MAILTO:kcasim1@umbc.edu
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SUMMARY:Homeschool STEM Exploration Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our STEM Exploration Day! Explore a variety of our STEM activiites\, we will have stations for Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Math. Ages 2-15 \n\nNo registration required
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/homeschool-stem-exploration-day/
LOCATION:Williamsport Memorial Library\, 104 East Potomac St\, Williamsport\, MD\, 21795\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biotech,Chemistry,Computer Science,D.I.Y.,Earth and Space Science,Energy,Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,Makerspace,Mathematics,Physics,play,Robotics,Science and Society,STEM,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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SUMMARY:Make Color-changing\, Foaming\, and Fizzing Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Ripen the Meristem\, Inc. (RTM) is excited to invite families throughout Cambridge\, Dorchester County\, and surrounding communities to our FREE "Eats & Experiments STEM" Series! Join us for four evenings of hands-on scientific discovery\, delicious refreshments\, and family fun at the Dorchester County Public Library.\n\nLed by a real scientist\, each event will feature a different exciting experiment that allows participants to explore scientific concepts by making observations\, testing ideas\, and discovering how science works in everyday life.\n\nWhether you are an aspiring scientist\, love creating things\, or simply enjoy asking "Why?" and "What if?"\, this series offers an opportunity to explore science in a welcoming\, engaging environment. And adults and children alike are welcome to join the fun!\n\nAll experiments\, materials\, and refreshments are provided at no cost. Advance registration is required. We look forward to welcoming you and your family. Come hungry for food\, science\, and discovery!\n\nEach event will feature a different scientific activity\, so families are encouraged to register for as many sessions as they would like!\n\nThurs\, 10/8 | "Make Slime & Test Strange Materials"\nThurs\, 10/22 | "Make Color-changing\, Foaming\, and Fizzing Chemistry"\nWed\, 11/11 (Veteran's Day) | "Make & Test Candy and Food Experiments"\nSun\, 11/15 | "Extract Real DNA & Test It With Forensic Tools"\n\nThe activities will be supervised and conducted with guidance from Dr. Chenere Ramsey\, a chemist & neuroscientist. Participants will receive instructions on the appropriate handling of materials and equipment. Parents and responsible adults are expected to help supervise small children and ensure they follow the safety instructions provided. \n\nTo register\, go to https://ripenthemeristem.odoo.com/blog/news-2/eats-experiments-four-nights-of-free-family-stem-fun-in-cambridge-md-registration-open-55\, and scroll down to complete the registration form. There is no fee to participate.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/make-color-changing-foaming-and-fizzing-chemistry/
LOCATION:Dorchester County Public Library\, Cambridge\, MD\, 303 Gay Street\, Cambridge\, Maryland\, 21613-3060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biotech,Chemistry,play,STEM
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