Middle School STEM Professional Match

2026 SIGNATURE EVENT

Join the 6th Middle School STEM Professional Match from November 9-13th!

We are excited to invite STEM professionals and middle schools across the state to participate in this enriching event. The Middle School STEM Professional Match (MSSPM) offers a unique opportunity for students to hear from inspiring STEM professionals and explore various STEM fields.

Benefits for Participants:

For STEM Professionals: Share your expertise, inspire the next generation, and benefit from young learners’ fresh perspectives and enthusiasm.
For Schools and Students: Gain insights into the world of STEM, explore career opportunities, and develop valuable connections with industry professionals.

The schools that participated in the program last year included

Harper’s Choice Middle School-Howard County
Annapolis Middle School-Anne Arundel County
Odessa Shannon Middle School-Montgomery County
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School-Montgomery County
Crestwood Middle School- Frederick County
Middletown Middle School-Frederick County
Lansdowne Middle School Balitmore County
Maree G. Farring Elementary/Middle School #203-Baltimore City

We believe that the STEM professionals benefit as much from the students, creating a mutually enriching experience for all involved. See what past participants have said about the event.

Comments from Annapolis Middle School participants

I thought it was cool, especially the lady who brought in the rocks. She said she was a student at UMD and that she is studying to be a geologist like her mom. – B.A., 6^th grader

Science is one of my favorite subjects, and I got the opportunity to listen to speakers all day. My teacher told me we had a lot of different professionals present, so I’m happy I had the chance to meet them. What stood out to me were the engineers. I learned from a software, chemical, and electrical engineer, and they were all so different, but I liked all of them. H.F, 6^th grader

We had a forensic nurse presenting in our science class and she was very nice. Her job seems hard, but interesting, Y.B. 8^th grader.

My favorite speaker was the veterinarian. I love animals, and my goal is to go to college to become a veterinarian too- I.R. 8^th grader

The NASA engineer was really cool and interesting. She and her husband are both engineers. They were teaching us about how they work with the Government at NASA-S.D. 8^th grader.

The event was very well organized, and there were so many diverse speakers. D, visitor

STEM day was great, it was so organized, and the student ambassadors were great. – K.D., event support staff.

I loved that this year, there were so many speakers from different professional backgrounds. It was such a great day-T.S., teacher

Lydon Brown’s discussion of his participation in the event
Article on the event at Cockeysville MS.

Let’s make this National STEM Day memorable and impactful for all participants. Join us in inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders!

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