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SUMMARY:Opening Ceremony 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce the opening ceremony of the 12th Maryland STEM Festival\, which will take place on October 15th at the University of Maryland College Park Student Union. This landmark event will run from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and promises an engaging\, inspiring program.  The Opening Ceremony will feature interactive STEM activities and fascinating demonstrations highlighting the latest advancements and innovations.   Please mark your calendars and check for more details as the event approaches. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and continuing our mission to inspire and educate the next generation of STEM enthusiasts.  Here’s your chance to meet R2D2.  He is joining our Opening Ceremony for the second year!  Meet Sally Ride as portrayed by actress Mary Ann Jung  Organizations represented at the event include  Shimadzu Scientific Instruments \n\n\n\nUS PTO Whiting-Turner  Montgomery College Infrasi \n\n\n\nSpiderBits Robotic Team E-nable Jacobs \n\n\n\nNOAA \n\n\n\nAI for kids podcast \n\n\n\nDPR Construction \n\n\n\nAxis Maryland Space Business Roundtable AI Edu Booz Allen  Lindsay Cordero\, Author Sharon Dorsey\, Author Destination Imagination Rick Williams\, Video Game Developer
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/opening-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:University of Maryland College Adele H. Stamp Union Building\, 3972 Campus Driv\, College Park\, Maryland\, 20742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Health,Life Sciences,Physics,Science and Society,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland STEM Festival":MAILTO:phil@marylandstemfestival.org
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SUMMARY:All About Herbs
DESCRIPTION:Calling all teen chefs! Join Thomas from 4H to learn about the history of the herbs we enjoy in our food. We will identify common herbs\, how to safely handle and dry them\, and ways to prepare them. \n\nRegistration required\, grades 6-12. \n\nRegistration required.  Register online.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/all-about-herbs/
LOCATION:Howard County Library System – Savage Branch\, Savage Branch \, 9525 Durness Lane\, Laurel\, Maryland\, 20723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Health,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Howard County Library System":MAILTO:deborah.bosilovich@hclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T100000
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SUMMARY:Girl STEM-Powerment Event
DESCRIPTION:STEM Professional Women and Educators discuss their fields and careers. There will be demonstrations and activities. Organizations that will be represented at the event include U.S Army Corp of Engineers\,  National Aquarium\, Amazon\, Jacobs\, JensenHughes and more!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/girl-stem-powerment-event/
LOCATION:New Town High School\, 4931 New Town Blvd\,\, Owings Mills\, 21117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business and Careers,Chemistry,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Health,Life Sciences,Mathematics,Science and Society,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland STEM Festival":MAILTO:phil@marylandstemfestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T120000
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SUMMARY:Allied Healthcare Career Day at Johns Hopkins
DESCRIPTION:We will have experiential tables representing many of the Allied Health Programs available at Johns Hopkins. Students will have a chance to do an activity\, ask questions and network with new people. We will also have snacks and giveaways for this free event. Students can go at their own pace\, no set schedule.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/allied-healthcare-career-day-at-johns-hopkins/
LOCATION:Johns Hopkins Hospital – Turner Concourse\, 720 Rutland Avenue\, Baltimore\, 21205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business and Careers,Chemistry,Health,Life Sciences,Physics,Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T190000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021641Z
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SUMMARY:Adventures in STEM: Mythbusters - Stable Structures and Superhero Strength
DESCRIPTION:Use your science smarts to figure out whether popular science myths are actually true! Test your hypotheses with fun activities and experiments!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/adventures-in-stem-mythbusters-stable-structures-and-superhero-strength/
LOCATION:Woodlawn Public Library\, 6660 Security BLVD Suite 13\, Maryland\, 21207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Health,Life Sciences,Physics,Sports and Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T080000
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SUMMARY:BioTech Health Care Expo
DESCRIPTION:CLOSED EVENT- RCMS Students learn about different areas of Biotech Health Care. For Roberto Clemente Students ONLY \n\n\n\nThis is a closed event for RCMS students only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGardening\, Health\, STEM\n\nGardening\, Health\, STEM
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/biotech-health-care-expo/
LOCATION:Roberto Clemente Middle School\, 18808 Waring Station Rd\,\, Germantown\, Maryland\, 20874\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business and Careers,Health,Life Sciences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland STEM Festival":MAILTO:phil@marylandstemfestival.org
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SUMMARY:Little Plein Air at Adkins Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Plein air painting isn’t just for grown-ups. At Plein Air Adkins\, young artists can try their hand at making art en plein air\, or “in the open air.” \nLittle Plein Air is a free event open to artists aged 3–12\, all skill levels welcome. Maryland Stem Festival participants must be registered online. This is not a drop-off program. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Adults may check-in their kids at the Visitor’s Center at 10:30 am. If your child needs less than an hour to create their masterpiece\, feel free to arrive later. \nKids are welcome to bring their own art supplies\, or borrow from the Arboretum. The following supplies will be available:\nCrayons\nMarkers\nColored pencils\nWatercolor paints\nPrinter paper\nCardstock\nClipboards\nDrawing boards\nAdults should help their child find a special place outside to create. They can sit at a picnic table\, on the Meadow Overlook\, on a bridge\, or anywhere they feel inspired! At 11:30 am\, Little Plein Air artists will meet at the picnic tables behind the Visitor’s Center to showcase their work. Every artist will receive a prize and a personalized superlative. \nAt the conclusion of Little Plein Air\, kids and their adults are welcome to observe Plein Air Adkins artists and stay to watch the judging.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/little-plein-air-at-adkins-arboretum/
LOCATION:Adkins Arboretum\, 12610 Eveland Rd\, Ridgely\, MD\, 21660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Health
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SUMMARY:STEAM Night
DESCRIPTION:Come catch the science show in the Kauffman Theater (PCPA) from 5:30-6:30pm OR 7-8pm.  \nAlso\, be sure to leave time to visit the interactive tables in the student union (SUN) dining hall from 5:45-7:30pm.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/steam-night/
LOCATION:Anne Arundel Community College\, 101 College Parkway\, Arnold\, MD\, 21044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Health,Life Sciences,Mathematics,Physics,Science and Society,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arundel Community College":MAILTO:jpbarbour@aacc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T090000
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SUMMARY:The Bryn Mawr School STEM Career Fair for Girls
DESCRIPTION:The Bryn Mawr School is excited to welcome you to our annual STEM Career Fair for Girls. Explore the wide variety of career opportunities in all areas of STEM. Prepare to get involved as women in STEM and presenters from around Maryland share their knowledge with interactive booths and activities. Industries represented include cybersecurity\, virtual reality\, veterinary science\, psychiatry\, public health\, and so much more. Students do not have to be experts or already active in fields of STEM to attend. The fair is a welcoming and engaging way for students to explore diverse interests and further their academic careers. Registration is free\, but we ask students to pre-register so that we can pass on important information.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/the-bryn-mawr-school-stem-career-fair-for-girls-2/
LOCATION:The Bryn Mawr School\, 109 West Melrose Ave\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21210
CATEGORIES:Business and Careers,Chemistry,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Health,Life Sciences,Physics,Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T090000
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SUMMARY:JHU-SOM One Day Mini Med School
DESCRIPTION:One Day Mini Medical School provides high school and undergraduate students with the opportunity to explore careers in medicine with Johns Hopkins Medicine students\, residents and faculty. This program is open to students who are interested in learning more about the roadmap to becoming the next generation of diverse doctors! \nYou can look forward to…\n1.	Meeting the JHSOM Assistant Deans of Diversity Equity Inclusion and the House Staff Diversity and Inclusion Council.\n2.	Learning about Pathway Programs at Johns Hopkins for students like yourself!\n3.	Listen to various physicians discuss their journey to medicine.\n4.	High schoolers prepare yourself for college\, undergraduates prepare yourself for medical school.\n5.	Interactive workshops such as Stop The Bled and CPR.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/jhu-som-one-day-mini-med-school/
LOCATION:Johns Hopkins University\, 1812 Ashland Ave\, 4th Floor\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health
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