October 14th - November 13th
Theme: Cybersecurity and Information Technology
The 2022 Festival is Up and Running!


There have already been many successful events since the Festival kick-off!
  • Running Brook Elementary School in Columbia held a full day of STEM activities including a performance by Eric Energy, robotics, and an owl!
  • Old Mill Middle School held a Cyber Defender.
  • Capitol Technology University held a STEM day which includes Capture the Flag activity, rockets, drones and discussions of satellite building.
  • Community College of Baltimore County held the Blue Collar STEM Conference to increase awareness of high paying STEM jobs that don’t require a for-year college degree.
  • Morgan State held its STEM Expo that drew hundreds of students from around the area.
Bridging the Digital Divide

Not everyone has equal access to the Internet and World of Cyber. The digital divide is the gap that exists between individuals who have access to modern information and communication technology and those who lack access. A panel of local experts will discuss the digital divide, particularly as it exists in Baltimore, on November 3rd starting at 7:00 pm. Details here
 
Come watch our STEM Parade!

Come watch our STEM Parade on November 5th in downtown Frederick to celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! The Parade will launch from West Frederick Middle School and wind its way to Baker Park, where there will be a pop-up festival. The Pop-up Festival will include B360, NASA, Department of Natural Resources, National Cancer Institute, Lonza and Frederick Community College.  Fort Detrick Deputy Commander Colonel Andrew C. Kim and Mayor Michael O'Connor will be our Grand Marshals! Don’t miss this unique event! The forecast is 73 and partly cloudy, Nice day for a parade. Details here
eSport Event!

The eSports field is exploding and the Festival is jumping in, in a big way. Games4Good is holding a two-phase event. It begins on November 7th with a virtual competition. Then there is a multiday in-person event to discuss careers in eSports and the future of the industry in Baltimore. Learn more and experience one of the fast growing and most fun areas in STEM. Details here
The Festival concludes with a Cybersecurity Family Feud and Trivia!

Cybersecurity fun. First, four teams of STEM professionals and students will play the favorite game, Family Feud. Then join us for a hybrid version of classic Trivia, where everyone can play! Family Feud will start at 6pm and Trivia will begin around 7pm & participation can be in-person or via Zoom.  Pizza and drinks will be provided for those who join us in-person at Crofton High School and there will be prizes for both competitions. Additional details here

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