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SUMMARY:ChompSaw Beetle Build
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on activity encourages creativity\, problem-solving\, and teamwork while transforming ordinary cardboard into a beetle.\nUsing recycled cardboard\, a ChompShop Saw\, art supplies\, and a little imagination\, participants will build their own beetle sculpture. Register to reserve your spot. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/chompsaw-beetle-build/
LOCATION:Charlotte Hall Library\, 37600 New Market Road\, Charlotte Hall\, Maryland\, 20659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Engineering,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Mary's County Library":MAILTO:jhutchison@stmalib.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T160000
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SUMMARY:Let a Peacock Shine!
DESCRIPTION:Each child will receive a battery operated peacock lamp kit to build and take home. Kits are limited and registration is required.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/let-a-peacock-shine/
LOCATION:Long Branch Library\, 8800 Garland Ave\, Silver Spring\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery County Public Libraries":MAILTO:michelle.izuka@montgomerycountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T160000
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SUMMARY:Creating Art with Art-Bots
DESCRIPTION:Children will use their engineering skills to develop an art bot to create works of art! Ages 6-12.  Free Event
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/creating-art-with-art-bots/
LOCATION:Boonsboro Library\, 401 Potomac St.\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Engineering,Robotics,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T160000
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SUMMARY:Creating Art with Art-Bots
DESCRIPTION:Children will use their engineering skills to develop an art bot to create works of art! Ages 6-12.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/creating-art-with-art-bots-2/
LOCATION:Boonsboro Library\, 401 Potomac St.\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Engineering,Robotics,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260901T183238Z
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UID:10001206-1793808000-1793811600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:AI Quest
DESCRIPTION:A massive storm is brewing over Market Marshes and the river is rising fast! Join us to train a real-time AI forecasting tool and deploy emergency defenses before the town floods.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/ai-quest/
LOCATION:Pocomoke Library\, 301 Market\, Pocomoke City\, 21851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Life Sciences,Science and Society,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Worcester County Library":MAILTO:sarena@worcesterlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T173000
DTSTAMP:20260805T180203Z
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SUMMARY:Challenges Living on the Moon & Mars
DESCRIPTION:What are the human and robotic challenges living on the Moon and Mars? Join us for a visual presentation from NASA Solar Ambassador Dr. Cailtin Ahrens and scientist Ramin Lolachi to find out! For ages 6-10. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEngineering\, Technology
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/challenges-living-on-the-moon-mars/
LOCATION:Kensington Park Library\, 4201 Knowles Avenue\, Kensington\, 20895\, United States
CATEGORIES:Earth and Space Science,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T110000
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SUMMARY:Robot Pumpkin Smash
DESCRIPTION:Join the Robo-Lions\, a team of students\, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collaboration between PIE3 (Partnership in Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship)\, Robo-Lions\, and Carroll County Public Library.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/robot-pumpkin-smash-6/
LOCATION:Carroll County Public Library Mount Airy location\, 705 Ridge Avenue\, Mount Airy\, MD\, 21771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Public Library":MAILTO:lpicker@carr.org
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UID:10001142-1794045600-1794067200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEM-Fest: SIGNALING THE FUTURE
DESCRIPTION:The NCM is partnering with the Maryland STEM Festival for the 12th consecutive year. It’s a chance to explore the latest innovations in the STEM fields and have a family fun adventure! STEM Fest is free and open to the public. We will have activities for all ages\, so bring the whole family and have some fun with us. \nWhen: November 7th\, 2024 10am-4pm\nWhere: National Cryptologic Museum\n8290 Colony Seven Rd\, Annapolis Junction\, MD 20701 \n\n\n\n\n\nEngineering\, Technology
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-fest-signaling-the-future-2/
LOCATION:National Cryptologic Museum\, 8290 Colony 7 Road Annapolis Junction\, MD\, annapolis Junction\, MD\, 20701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Mathematics,Other (enter below),Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260806T134135Z
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SUMMARY:Market Day
DESCRIPTION:Full Description \n\n\n\nCelebrate the legacy of Benjamin Banneker at a fun-filled\, family-friendly day for all ages! Step back into the 18th century and enjoy a day of history\, culture\, and community. Experience free historical demonstrations\, traditional cooking\, live music\, hands-on crafts\, and historic games. Browse a variety of local vendors and explore interactive historical stations that bring the past to life. Learn about Benjamin Banneker’s remarkable achievements while enjoying engaging activities\, delicious food\, shopping\, and entertainment throughout the day. Bring your family and friends for a memorable celebration of history\, heritage\, and community—there’s something for everyone at the Benjamin Banneker Birthday Bash & Market Fair!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/market-day/
LOCATION:Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum\, 300 Olla Avenue\, catonsville\, MD\, 21228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Food,Mathematics,Science and Society,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum":MAILTO:bannekermuseum@baltimorecountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T113000
DTSTAMP:20260901T183753Z
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UID:10001200-1794047400-1794051000@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Fiber Optic Friends
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of the Maryland STEM Festival by creating a small fiber optic friend at the Quince Orchard Library! All materials provided.\n\nThis is a free program for kids ages 7-12. All children must be accompanied by an adult.\n\nRegistration Required. Please sign up each child.\n\nQuestions about the program? Contact the Quince Orchard Library branch at 240-777-0200.\n\nThe Maryland STEM Festival is a month-long celebration of science\, technology\, engineering and mathematics designed to advance STEM and STEAM education for children and teens that takes place every fall. \n\nLibrary Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/fiber-optic-friends/
LOCATION:Quince Orchard Library\, Quince Orchard Library\, Gaithersburg\, Maryland\, 20878\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery County Public Libraries":MAILTO:Carly.Beveridge@montgomerycountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260901T184709Z
CREATED:20260901T184707Z
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SUMMARY:Daisy Robotics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Earn all 3 Daisy Robotics badges in this 3-hour workshop! Girl Scout Daisies will learn about robots and programming while building a prototype with easily accessible materials. Then\, the scouts will showcase their creations to fellow roboticists for feedback.\n\nAdditional Information:\n\nSpace in the classroom is limited\, so we can only allow 1 adult in the classroom per group. That adult must be in the classroom at all times.\nReduced admission can be purchased (day of the workshop) for any scouts or family members who would like to visit the exhibits outside of the workshop.\nBadges are not included. They must be purchased from your organization.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/daisy-robotics-workshop/
LOCATION:Maryland Science Center\, 601 Light Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Science and Society,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Science Center":MAILTO:akorn@mdsci.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260724T144529Z
CREATED:20260715T181720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T144529Z
UID:10001117-1794060000-1794063600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:AI for Oceans
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Maryland STEM Festival with a kid-friendly introduction to Artificial Intelligence. We’ll take a trip underwater to explore machine learning\, ethical issues\, and how AI can be used to address real-world problems.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/ai-for-oceans/
LOCATION:Rosedale Library\, 6105 Kenwood Ave\, Rosedale\, MD\, 21237\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Earth and Space Science,Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260805T154514Z
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UID:10001103-1794060000-1794063600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:AI Explorers: Understanding Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is changing the way we learn\, create\, communicate\, and solve problems. Join Wicomico Public Library for a four-part virtual series during the Maryland STEM Festival designed for tweens and teens ages 11–17. \nThrough interactive activities\, live demonstrations\, discussions\, and hands-on challenges\, participants will explore how AI works\, how chatbots are trained\, why AI sometimes gets things wrong\, and what responsible AI use looks like. We’ll examine real-world examples of artificial intelligence and discuss the opportunities and challenges these technologies create for our future. \nParticipants may attend individual sessions or the entire series. Sessions will be recorded and made available on the library website. Saturdays: 10/17\, 10/24\, 11/7\, and 11/14 at 2:00.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/ai-explorers-understanding-artificial-intelligence-6/
LOCATION:On-line
CATEGORIES:AI,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T173000
DTSTAMP:20260901T184338Z
CREATED:20260901T184336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T184338Z
UID:10001207-1794241800-1794245400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:AI Intro
DESCRIPTION:Want to know more about Artificial Intelligence? Discover the basics and learn to spot it! For ages 6-18
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/ai-intro/
LOCATION:Ocean Pines Library\, 11107 Cathell Road\, Berlin\, MD\, 21811\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Science and Society,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Worcester County Library":MAILTO:sarena@worcesterlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260805T154818Z
CREATED:20260610T223723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T154818Z
UID:10001094-1794646800-1794657600@marylandstemfestival.org
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:20261114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260805T155132Z
CREATED:20260714T175653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T155132Z
UID:10001104-1794664800-1794668400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:AI Explorers: Understanding Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is changing the way we learn\, create\, communicate\, and solve problems. Join Wicomico Public Library for a four-part virtual series during the Maryland STEM Festival designed for tweens and teens ages 11–17. \nThrough interactive activities\, live demonstrations\, discussions\, and hands-on challenges\, participants will explore how AI works\, how chatbots are trained\, why AI sometimes gets things wrong\, and what responsible AI use looks like. We’ll examine real-world examples of artificial intelligence and discuss the opportunities and challenges these technologies create for our future. \nThis is an on-line program \nParticipants may attend individual sessions or the entire series. Sessions will be recorded and made available on the library website. Saturdays: 10/17\, 10/24\, 11/7\, and 11/14 at 2:00.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/ai-explorers-understanding-artificial-intelligence-5/
LOCATION:On-line
CATEGORIES:AI,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260805T161158Z
CREATED:20260610T223724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T161158Z
UID:10001095-1794907800-1794915000@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEM of Many Colors
DESCRIPTION:STEM Professionals from underserved communities discuss their careers and fields. This is for Baltimore County Students only
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-of-many-colors-2/
LOCATION:George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology\, 938 York Rd\,\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business and Careers,Computer Science,Engineering,Science and Society,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland STEM Festival":MAILTO:phil@marylandstemfestival.org
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