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SUMMARY:Bottle Rocket
DESCRIPTION:Design a vinegar and baking soda bottle rocket and see how high it will fly.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/bottle-rocket/
LOCATION:Loch Haven Branch\, 1046 Taylor Avenue\, towson\, MD\, 21286\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Engineering,Physics
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SUMMARY:Bubble Fun: A STEM Day Program
DESCRIPTION:Ditch the standard bubble wand and experiment to find other items that make bubbles instead. We will be reading stories\, singing\, and exploring stations using bubbles. \n\n\nChemistry\, Life Sciences\, STEM
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/bubble-fun-a-stem-day-program/
LOCATION:Carroll County Public Library Taneytown Branch\, 10 Grand Drive\, Taneytown\, MD\, 21787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Physics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Public Library":MAILTO:lpicker@carr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T130000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool STEM Day: STEM Trailblazers: Innovation and Discovery
DESCRIPTION:This fall Baltimore County 4-H is hosting a Homeschool STEM Day on October 15\, 2026 from 1-3 pm. The theme is Honoring Hispanic STEM Pioneers. At this event we will highlight the innovation\, creativity and contributions of these scientists to the greater community. For this fair-style event\, we will highlight each scientist\, share their contributions\, and include a hands-on activity to complement the learning. Activities are geared toward 6- to 18-year-olds\, and families are welcome to "drop in" at any time during the event. There is no fee to attend\, and activities can serve as a starting point for deeper conversations or extension lessons at home.  \n\nThe list of trailblazers we plan to highlight is below:\n\nEllen Ochoa — Engineer and astronaut; the first Hispanic woman in space. Her engineering work included optical systems used in image processing.\nMario Molina — Chemist and Nobel Prize winner whose research helped explain how chlorofluorocarbons damage the ozone layer.\nLuis Walter Alvarez — Physicist and Nobel Prize winner known for major contributions to particle physics and for helping develop the asteroid-impact theory linked to the extinction of the dinosaurs.\nYnes Mexia — Botanist and plant collector who documented thousands of plant specimens across the Americas\, including many previously unknown to science.\nGuillermo González Camarena — Engineer and inventor who developed an early color television transmission system.\nCarlos Juan Finlay — Physician and scientist who helped establish that mosquitoes transmit yellow fever.\nAlbert Báez — Physicist who helped develop important X-ray imaging techniques and advanced the use of X-rays in scientific research.\nAntonia Novello — Physician and public health leader who became the first Hispanic U.S. Surgeon General.\nDr. Benigno “Ben” Villalon — Texas A&M plant scientist and pepper breeder known for developing improved chile pepper varieties\, including the TAM Mild Jalapeño\, and for breeding peppers for disease resistance \n\nTo register\, please click https://forms.gle/QbyeGX6GNt786DRo9 to sign up! See you soon!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/homeschool-stem-day-stem-trailblazers-innovation-and-discovery/
LOCATION:University of MD Extension/Baltimore County 4-H\, 1114 Shawan Road\, Cockeysville\, Maryland\, 21030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Chemistry,Earth and Space Science,Food,Hispanic Heritage Month Scientist Spotlights,Life Sciences
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Maryland Extension Baltimore City 4-H":MAILTO:alewis17@umd.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T163000
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SUMMARY:STEAM Club: Polymerization Reaction (AKA Bouncy Balls)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the chemistry behind polymerization reactions\, then experiment with the concepts by making your very own bouncy ball!\n\nFor Grades 1st to 5th. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.\n\nQuestions about this program? Contact the Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/steam-club-polymerization-reaction-aka-bouncy-balls/
LOCATION:Gaithersburg Library\, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave.\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20879\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery County Public Library":MAILTO:erika.walston@montgomerycountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T183000
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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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SUMMARY:Family STEAM Night
DESCRIPTION:STEAM Night is a dynamic\, two-hour event featuring 15 hands-on\, student-led and guest-presenter activities\, including a planetarium\, that highlight engaging concepts in energy and energy transfer\, with participation from valued community partners such as the University of Maryland\, the Department of Public Works\, The NEED Project\, and Constellation.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/family-steam-night/
LOCATION:KIPP Harmony Academy\, 2000 Edgewood Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Engineering,Life Sciences,Physics,Science and Society
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ORGANIZER;CN="KIPP Harmony Academy":MAILTO:pkendall@kippbaltimore.org
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