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SUMMARY:STEM Day Pumpkin Fun
DESCRIPTION:Join the STEM Day fun at the library! We’ll explore pumpkins with lots of measuring\, weighing\, counting\, and sorting activities!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-day-pumpkin-fun/
LOCATION:Carroll County Public Library Taneytown\, 10 Grand Drive\, Taneytown\, MD\, 21787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Life Sciences
ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Public Library":MAILTO:lpicker@carr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20251001T023204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T023204Z
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SUMMARY:Craft &  Chat Fridays
DESCRIPTION:On the 3rd Friday of every month\, the Hancock Library will sponsor a program at the Hancock Senior Center. Each month will feature a different activity and healthy snacks. Please contact the Library or the Senior Center for more information.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/craft-chat-fridays/
LOCATION:Hancock War Memorial Library\, 231 Hancock Veterans Pkwy\, Hancock\, MD\, 21750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250915T000928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T000928Z
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SUMMARY:Egg Drop Engineering with Science Connections
DESCRIPTION:Calling all future NASA engineers!  Join Science Connections to test out your design and construction skills.  Learn how NASA engineers land their rovers on Mars or on the Moon. Apply some of the same techniques they used to plan\, build\, and test out your very own creation.  You must use the materials provided to complete the challenge: protect your raw egg cargo from a 10 foot drop! This program is part of the Maryland STEM Festival. \nRecommended age: 6 to 10. Limited to 25 participants. Free tickets are required to enter\, available in-person 30 minutes before the event. \nQuestions about this program? Contact the Twinbrook Library at 240-777-0240. \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. \nIf you plan to attend with a group of ten or more\, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated. \nAccommodation Requests \nPeople who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/egg-drop-engineering-with-science-connections/
LOCATION:Twinbrook Library\, 202 Meadow Hall Dr\, Rockville\, Maryland\, 20851
CATEGORIES:Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20251011T021145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T021145Z
UID:2608-1760698800-1760702400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Sally Ride - Reach for the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning actress and Smithsonian scholar Mary Ann Jung presents her fascinating STEM show. This lively program has delighted audiences at the Kennedy Space Center and the National Air and Space Museum. Blast off for adventure with Dr. Sally Ride and learn about her journey and its challenges.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/sally-ride-reach-for-the-stars-2/
LOCATION:Baltimore County Public Library – Catonsville Branch\, 1100 Frederick Road\, Catonsville\, MD\, 21228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Earth and Space Science
ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore County Public Library":MAILTO:cstrittmatter@bcpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20251011T020649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T020649Z
UID:2638-1760706000-1760707800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Take a Closer Look: Robotics with First Tech Challenge Team CyberChaos
DESCRIPTION:Curious about robotics? Join FTC Team CyberChaos for an exciting Robotics Show & Tell! Meet the team\, see competitive robotics in action\, and enjoy fun hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity. Come explore the world of STEM and discover how you can get involved in robotics!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/take-a-closer-look-robotics-with-first-tech-challenge-team-cyberchaos/
LOCATION:Walkersville Branch Library\, 2 South Glade Rd\, Walkersville\, MD\, 21793\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business and Careers,Engineering,Mathematics,Science and Society,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:rgoetz@frederickcountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250915T000142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T000142Z
UID:2287-1760706000-1760709600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Slime
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate STEAM and the creepy season by learning to make pumpkin slime.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/pumpkin-slime/
LOCATION:Carroll County Public Library Taneytown\, 10 Grand Drive\, Taneytown\, MD\, 21787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Physics
ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Public Library":MAILTO:lpicker@carr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250909T045327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T045327Z
UID:2259-1760706000-1760713200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:DIY Birdfeeders
DESCRIPTION:Using soy butter and pinecones\, make a treat for the feathered friends in your backyard! Supported by the Abingdon Friends of HCPL.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/diy-birdfeeders/
LOCATION:Abingdon Library\, 2510 Tollgate Road\, Abingdon\, MD\, 21009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Life Sciences
ORGANIZER;CN="Harford County Public Library":MAILTO:mdstemfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250912T182111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T182111Z
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SUMMARY:UMD Fire Protection Engineering Information Session & Lab Tour
DESCRIPTION:The University of Maryland offers the only ABET-accredited Undergraduate Program in Fire Protection Engineering in the world! Students learn how to protect people\, property\, and the environment from fire through innovative engineering design. Graduates have a 100% job placement rate in exciting\, public-safety-oriented engineering careers around the globe. \nThe on-campus information session and tour is geared towards prospective UMD engineering students and their families. In this full two-hour session\, you will learn about fire protection engineering courses\, career paths\, and admissions pathways in addition to touring our fire and computer modeling labs. You will meet a faculty member\, current students\, and an academic advisor. \nJoin us to learn how you can blaze your path as a fire protection engineer!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/umd-fire-protection-engineering-information-session-lab-tour/
LOCATION:University of Maryland College Park Campus\, JM Patterson Building Room 3106\, University of Maryland 3106 J.M. Patterson Building\, College Park\, MD\, 20740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Fire Protection Engineering":MAILTO:listiegl@umd.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250602T130712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T130806Z
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SUMMARY:Calling All Halloween Hooligans! Build a Haunted Halloween House!
DESCRIPTION:Spooky season is here! Engage your mind by blending art and engineering to construct your very own haunted house to keep. We’ll be using sturdy milk cartons\, icing as our construction glue\, and sweet and savory treats and candies. All materials provided\, while they last. Dress for a mess! \nThis program is for children between the ages of 8 and 17 years old. Children under the age of 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult. This is a STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art and Math) Program.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/calling-all-halloween-hooligans-build-a-haunted-halloween-house/
LOCATION:Olney Library\, 3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd\, Olney\, MD\, 20832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Engineering,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250813T162951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T162951Z
UID:2048-1760709600-1760713200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Fairytale Engineering: The Three Billy Goats Gruff (ages 6-9)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 6-9. 45 min.\nListen to a version of the fairytale The Three Billy Goats Gruff and then engineer a bridge to keep the three goats safe from the troll! \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/fairytale-engineering-the-three-billy-goats-gruff-ages-6-9/
LOCATION:Elkridge Branch Library\, 6540 Washington Blvd\,\, Elkridge\, MD\, 21075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250918T124138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T124138Z
UID:2328-1760709600-1760713200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Electric Circuits
DESCRIPTION:Explore how electricity moves by creating simple circuits using play dough! \nSpace is limited. Registration required.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/electric-circuits/
LOCATION:Kent County Public Library\, 21258 Rock Hall Avenue\, Rock Hall\, MD\, 21661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Kent County Public Library":MAILTO:hraines@kentlib.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20251010T130004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T130004Z
UID:2609-1760709600-1760713200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Electricity and Magnetism With The Science Guys of Baltimore
DESCRIPTION:Test your strength with our electromagnet tug of war\, launch rings into the air with our electromagnetic pulse generator and watch sparks fly and prove the difference between insulators and conductors with our Tesla coil. At the end of the show\, all of the kids will get to shock their friends as a part of our human circuit.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/electricity-and-magnetism-with-the-science-guys-of-baltimore/
LOCATION:Rosedale Library\, 6105 Kenwood Ave\, Rosedale\, MD\, 21237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Earth and Space Science
ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore County Public Library":MAILTO:cstrittmatter@bcpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250915T003218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T003218Z
UID:2277-1760711400-1760718600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Smashing Robots at Taneytown Library
DESCRIPTION:FRC Team 2199 will celebrate Halloween with their amazing Pumpkin Smashing Robots
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/pumpkin-smashing-robots-at-taneytown-library/
LOCATION:Taneytown Branch\, 10 Grand Drive\, Tawneytown\, MD\, 21787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="FRC Team 2199 Robo-Lions":MAILTO:tdmilnes@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250930T122518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T122518Z
UID:2417-1760711400-1760722200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEM Party in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mobile Library at Sudlersville Park for a day of fun where all ages can participate in a variety of STEM activities from snap circuits to microscopes and more! Refreshment will be provided\, feel free to bring your own snacks too!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-party-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Queen Anne’s County Library\, 121 S Commerce St\, Centreville\, MD\, 21617\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Engineering,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Queen Anne's County Library":MAILTO:caitbyrnes@qaclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250912T050220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T050220Z
UID:2288-1760713200-1760716800@marylandstemfestival.org
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-3/
LOCATION:Taneytown Branch\, 10 Grand Drive\, Tawneytown\, MD\, 21787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Public Library":MAILTO:lpicker@carr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20251004T142425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T142425Z
UID:2542-1760713200-1760716800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Tree Detectives
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a study in nature – we’ll chat about leaves and trees\, do some leaf crafting\, and head into the Front Yard Garden to see if we can be tree detectives! \nThis event is intended for preschoolers. Please register each person participating.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/tree-detectives/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s County Library\, 23630 Hayden Farm Lane\, Leonardtown\, MD\, 20650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Life Sciences
ORGANIZER;CN="St Mary's Library":MAILTO:jhutchison@stmalib.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20251005T131632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T131632Z
UID:2543-1760715000-1760718600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEM Fun: Pumpkin Palooza
DESCRIPTION:A STEM-based program for preschool-aged children all about our favorite orange gourd! \nParticipants will enhance their motor skills while using tweezers to count pumpkin seeds; practice the scientific method to estimate the height\, weight\, and circumference of provided pumpkins; and participate in a sensory experience by making slime inside of a real pumpkin! This program was designed for preschool and lower elementary aged children. Please register each child attending.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-fun-pumpkin-palooza/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s County Library\, 37600 New Market Road\, Charlotte Hall\, MD\, 20622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Food,Life Sciences,Mathematics
ORGANIZER;CN="St Mary's Library":MAILTO:jhutchison@stmalib.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250912T182801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T182801Z
UID:2265-1760727600-1760734800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Discover the Night Sky!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Westminster Astronomical Society and CCPL’s Finksburg Branch for an evening of stargazing with inexpensive high-tech telescopes. Start by learning about the telescopes and the wonders of the night sky. Then\, weather permitting\, step outside to explore celestial sights like the Andromeda Galaxy\, Bubble Nebula\, Ghost of Cassiopeia\, and more! \n  \n 
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/discover-the-night-sky/
LOCATION:Finksburg Branch\, 2265 Old Westminster Pike\, Finksburg\, MD\, 21048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Earth and Space Science
ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Public Library":MAILTO:lpicker@carr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250708T185205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T174527Z
UID:1960-1760778000-1760788800@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.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/the-bryn-mawr-school-stem-career-fair-for-girls/
LOCATION:The Bryn Mawr School\, 109 West Melrose Ave\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20251012T185636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T103313Z
UID:2674-1760778000-1760788800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Lower Shore STEM Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of STEM activities. Meet former astronaut Don Thomas and more. 1st 100 students get a Festival shirt.  The event is in Henson Hall at Salisbury University. Click here for details.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/lower-shore-stem-festival/
LOCATION:Salisbury University\, Henson School of Science & Technology\, 1101 Camden Ave\, Salisbury\, MD\, 21801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Life Sciences,Makerspace,Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250912T184114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T184114Z
UID:2274-1760781600-1760785200@marylandstemfestival.org
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-4/
LOCATION:Carroll County Public Library Mount Airy location\, 705 Ridge Avenue\, Mount Airy\, MD\, 21771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Public Library":MAILTO:lpicker@carr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250909T045024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T045024Z
UID:2270-1760781600-1760790600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Materials Science and Engineering Departmental Open House (University of Maryland)
DESCRIPTION:This is an information session for prospective students and their families interested in learning more about the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland. The session will include an overview of our major and research opportunities as well as the opportunity to speak with faculty and staff within the department who will be able to answer your questions.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/materials-science-and-engineering-departmental-open-house-university-of-maryland/
LOCATION:Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building\, 8228 Paint Branch Drive\, Room 1110\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Maryland - Department of Materials Science and Engineering":MAILTO:nparker1@umd.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250912T181555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T181555Z
UID:2203-1760781600-1760796000@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:UMES Extension 4-H STEM Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 18th from 10 am to 2 pm for a day of hands-on interactive activities. The 2025 University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension 4-H STEM Expo is a free event that is open to youth of all ages and their families. Located on the UMES campus in our Engineering & Aviation Sciences complex. \nAll are welcome\, whether you are a youth exploring the world of STEM or a parent looking for future opportunities to inspire the next generation. This is the event for you as the events goal is to promote STEM related organizations\, careers\, and degrees. \nThis years exhibitors include:\nUMES Professors from all STEM disciplines\nNASA Wallops Island\nPocomoke State Forrest\nNational Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Division\nAnd more…\nThe 2025 University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension 4-H STEM Expo coordinated by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension 4-H STEM faculty/staff will be held on Saturday\, October 18th \, 2025\, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This event will once again be held inside (limited outside space could be used upon request) the UMES Engineering & Aviation Science Complex on campus in Princess Anne\, Maryland. \nWe invite you or a representative from your organization/department to offer an interactive exhibit at this year’s event. The UMES Extension 4-H STEM Festival is part of the broader Maryland STEM Festival\, whose statewide theme is “Energy” (do not worry about following this theme for our event). We ask all exhibitors to have an interactive display/activity station that promotes STEM related careers/degrees that your organization is connected to or meets the statewide theme. Our focus is youth in K-12 and families with past festival years drawing from 175 to 400 participants. \nEach exhibitor will be supplied with a table and 2 chairs (more tables or chairs available upon request). If you need electricity for your table\, please let us know through the JotForm below. The event starts at 10:00 am and we ask you to have your exhibit/activity set up by 9:30 am on October 18th 2025. Breakdown/clean up begins at 2:00 pm. \nPlease consider joining us for another great UMES Extension 4-H STEM Expo. To register your organization/group please complete the Exhibitor Registration Form (https://form.jotform.com/252195123635152 ). We kindly ask that you respond by Friday October 3rd 2025 to give us time to coordinate tables and space. \nPlease share this information with any colleagues or organizations that you think would be willing to take part or attend the event.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/umes-extension-4-h-stem-expo/
LOCATION:UMES Engineering & Aviation Sciences Building\, 30690 University Blvd. S. Kiah Hall 1112\, Princess Anne\, MD\, 21853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Business and Careers,Chemistry,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Food,Health,Life Sciences,Mathematics,Physics,Science and Society,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension 4-H":MAILTO:amclay@umes.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250921T203208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T203208Z
UID:2353-1760781600-1760806800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Power Up with Choptank Electric Cooperative
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Maryland STEM Festival with Wicomico Public Library and Choptank Electric Cooperative! Throughout the month\, children of all ages are invited to explore the exciting world of electricity through fun\, self-guided activities. Discover how energy is generated\, how it travels to your home\, and why it matters. Stop by anytime during open hours to learn\, play\, and get inspired by the power of STEM!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/power-up-with-choptank-electric-cooperative-3/
LOCATION:Wicomico Public Library-Paul S Sarbanes Branch\, 122 South Division Street\, Salisbury\, MD\, 21801\, United States
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UID:2252-1760785200-1760788800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Plastic Pollution Sollution
DESCRIPTION:Plastic pollution is a major problem for our waterways. This lesson provides information on how plastics are made and raises awareness about the issues created by plastic pollution on the ecosystem and the Chesapeake Bay. Through a hands-on activity\, participants will learn more about microplastics. In addition\, students will be challenged to sort a variety of items into a timeline of “How Long Until It’s Gone?” The program engages the students to brainstorm conservation behaviors that they can implement to help protect and preserve the environment and Maryland’s waterways. \nPartnership with CoreShark H2O
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/plastic-pollution-sollution/
LOCATION:Eastport Annapolis  Branch\, 269 Hillsmere Dr\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Earth and Space Science
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T003739Z
UID:2453-1760785200-1760788800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Student Discovery Series: Discovery Table
DESCRIPTION:Come and see skulls\, skins\, and shells of the wildlife that call Garrett County home. Live critters will also be visiting the program for attendants to see and touch. Everything is a challenge by choice. Presented by Herrington Manor park rangers.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/student-discovery-series-discovery-table/
LOCATION:Accident Branch\, 106 S. North Street\, Accident\, MD\, 21520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Life Sciences
ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County":MAILTO:julie@relib.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20251001T013316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T013316Z
UID:2429-1760785200-1760788800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Kids Discover: Pumpkin Sensory Bottles
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM and create your own Pumpkin Patch Sensory Bottle. We’ll be exploring with orbeez (water beads) also. This event takes place on Saturday October 18th from 11am-12pm. Storytime and instruction begin promptly at 11am\, but the room is open to complete activities until 12pm. Registration required. Ages 3-10. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/kids-discover-pumpkin-sensory-bottles/
LOCATION:Hagerstown Branch\, 100 S. Potomac St.\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Physics
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20251015T130009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T130009Z
UID:2697-1760787000-1760801400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:It's Rocket Science
DESCRIPTION:Rocket Workshops will be held 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. This STEM Family Fun Day invites families to work together to discover rocket history and parts of a rocket\, to create paper rockets\, launching them across the room with the Rocket Blaster and then tweak them for optimum flight. Children soar into space on imagination space flights when they play in the Museum’s kid sized space capsule. Touring the exhibits and outdoor flightline is included with admission.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/its-rocket-science/
LOCATION:The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum\, Hangar 5\, Martin State Airport 701 Wilson Point Rd\, Middle River\, MD\, 21220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum":MAILTO:museum@mdairmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250813T163512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T163512Z
UID:1966-1760788800-1760803200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Solar Science and Engineering Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Solar Science and Engineering Celebration is an opportunity for families to immerse themselves in a day of discovery! Learn about solar science through special opportunities to safely view the Sun through multiple wavelengths. Engage in hands-on engineering challenges to learn more about current space missions and technology. Do you want to control a robot? Our local robotics teams will have a station available for families to see robots in action. A food truck\, outdoor games\, and other activities are also available throughout the day.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/solar-science-and-engineering-celebration/
LOCATION:Glenelg Country School Upper School Building\, 12793 Folly Quarter Rd\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042-1271\, United States
CATEGORIES:Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grenelg Country School":MAILTO:krolon@glenelg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T101514
CREATED:20250919T122326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T122326Z
UID:2331-1760794200-1760805000@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Laser Cutting
DESCRIPTION:This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics\, machine use\, and safety procedures. At the instructor’s discretion\, customers who successfully complete this program will be certified to use the Exploration Commons’ Fusion Pro and Fusion Edge laser cutters.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/intro-to-laser-cutting/
LOCATION:Carroll County Public Library\, Exploration Commons\, 50 East Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Public Library":MAILTO:lpicker@carr.org
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