October 14th - November 13th
Theme: Cybersecurity and Information Technology
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October is STEM Education Month! |
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The Festival Begins!
Join us for a virtual interview with renowned scientist, Dr. Cori Lathan, as she discussed her new book, Inventing the Future. The interview will be streaming at 4 pm on October 13th on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Then attend our Opening Ceremony at 7pm on October 13th at Health and Life Science Building (HLSB) at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Maryland. The 2022 Festival theme is Cybersecurity and Information Technology. Our Opening Ceremony will feature discussions around the importance of STEM, particularly Cybersecurity, to Maryland’s economy and the need for a strong STEM workforce in Maryland. CNN Cybersecurity Reporter Sean Lyngaas will be our keynote speaker. Everyone is welcome to this in-person event. Light refreshments and Festival swag after the presentation.
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Day of Cyber
One of the Festival's most fun and informative Cybersecurity events will take place on October 22nd at Bowie State University from 9-1. Programs and activities for elementary school students through adults. There will be a career discussion panel and a panel discussing hot Cybersecurity topics. Girl Scouts can earn their cybersecurity badges in a FREE ACTIVITY! Participants include: Lockheed, Northrop, Checkpoint, CyberPatriot, Microsoft, National Cryptologic Foundation, and the Super Cybersecurity Grandma!
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STEM of Many Colors
STEM needs more diversity. Join us on October 25th at Patterson High School for our STEM of Many Colors event. The evening consists of a panel discussion about the importance of STEM to minority communities followed by tables where attendees can speak with with different STEM professionals representing traditionally marginalized and underrepresented communities. The panel will include Dr. Marvin Carr, Director, Center for Racial Equity, Walmart, and Paul Plymouth, Director, State Government and Local Engagement, Verizon.
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High Paying STEM Jobs you have never heard of!
Learn about great paying STEM jobs that don't require a four year college degree at the Blue Collar STEM Conference on October 29th at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). These jobs are in Cybersecurity, IT, Manufacturing, Construction, Health Care and more. Check out CCBC's training for these jobs at their Catonsville Campus.
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Watch a STEM Parade!
It's just like any other parade, but OURS creatively showcases the excitement around and career-viability of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! Viewers will enjoy contingents of robots, soap box cars, dirt bikes and more. This year’s parade will launch from Frederick High School and wind its way to Baker Park, where there will be a pop-up festival showcasing various STEM-related activities and organizations!
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Enter our Art Contest
Do you know a Maryland student who likes to draw, paint, take photos, or make videos? Have them enter the Maryland STEM Festival 2022 Art Contest!. All entries are displayed on our website. Winners receive a cash prize and their work is displayed at the National Cryptologic Museum. High School winners get a Zoom sessions with a professional who combine STEM and Art. Details here!
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2022 MSEA Convention!
If you are attending the conference on October 20 and 21st, please drop by our table, #301, to talk about the Festival and get some free stuff. you are attending the conference on October 20 and 21st, please drop by our table, #301, to talk about the Festival and get some free stuff.
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Please support the Festival!
There are a number of ways you can support the Festival and our efforts to bring more STEM to Maryland
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