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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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SUMMARY:STEM Fun: Pizza Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Learn through play by reading\, experimenting\, and creating with hands-on science activities inspired by pizza!\nActivities will include a short pizza themed storytime\, stamping with vegetable shapes\, and mixing up homemade playdough (contains gluten). Science can get messy\, so please wear clothes that are easily washed. (Note: no actual pizza will be served)\nRegister to reserve your spot–please use the Add More People button when registering to register every child who will be participating at the event.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-fun-pizza-playtime/
LOCATION:Charlotte Hall Library\, 37600 New Market Road\, Charlotte Hall\, Maryland\, 20659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Food,Mathematics
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Mary's County Library":MAILTO:jhutchison@stmalib.org
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SUMMARY:STEM - SNACKS! (...but make it Science!)
DESCRIPTION:We will make ice cream in a bag two different ways – once using salt with the ice and once without salt. We will explain the science behind using salt. We will also do a taste test of juice to determine the impact of color on our taste buds.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-snacks-but-make-it-science/
LOCATION:Lansdowne Library\, 500 3rd Avenue\, Lansdowne\, MD\, 21227\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Food
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SUMMARY:"Hive Mentality"-Hive Dive at Serenity Ridge Nature Preserve & Natural Burial Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Check out how “Hive Intelligence” works. Suit up in a bee suit at our “Hive Dive”.   Check on the queen. Make sure she is laying new eggs. Hopefully spot her. Check on honey production. Give them more room to produce more honey and remove any frames that are capped off fully with honey. Check on the resources and overall numbers for the hive. You’ll gain a new perspective of what is going on in the hive\, what the bees are doing\, and details about their work. Optional: Learn about natural burial and how it is beneficial to the environment.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/hive-mentality-hive-dive-at-serenity-ridge-nature-preserve-natural-burial-cemetery/
LOCATION:Serenity Ridge Nature Preserve\, 2406 Rig3e Road\, Windsor Mill\, MD\, 21244\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Life Sciences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serenity Ridge Nature Preserve":MAILTO:bsorak@serenityridgenaturepreserve.org
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SUMMARY:Apple Explorers-STEM & Agriculture!
DESCRIPTION:Who's ready for some fall-themed apple science? Join University of MD Extension Educators\, Karen Wood and Ashley Bachtel-Bodkins for this fun hands-on lesson! Youth will explore apples through science\, engineering\, and agriculture.  Participants will identify the parts of an apple\, learn about how apples are grown\, discover how apple grafting is used and build apple-themed structures!\n\nThis program is part of the Ruth Enlow Library's Student Discovery Series. Our volunteer presenters offer a wide variety of enrichment programs for K- 12 students and their families. Space is limited and registration is required. Visit our calendar for upcoming Student Discovery Series events! \n\nRegister on our calendar event page-  https://relib.librarymarket.com/event/student-discovery-series-apple-explorers-stem-agriculture-8772
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/apple-explorers-stem-agriculture/
LOCATION:Friendsville Branch Library\, 947 Community Drive\, Friendsville\, Maryland\, 21531\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friendsville Branch":MAILTO:julie@relib.net
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