Events

Here is a link to our Facebook Page that has upcoming events around the area. The events below are in order of date. We would be happy to add events that are either hosted or supported by your program. Please email atlsteminitiative@gmail.com if you have events that you would like the greater Atlanta STEM community to know about. Also, we encourage you to attend events on the calendar!

Atlanta CARES Back to School Mentor Rally

Providence Baptist Church: 2295 Benjamin Mays Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30311; 8/17/19 from 1:00PM-3:00PM

There are over 2000 children on a waitlist in hopes of being matched with a mentor. If you are interested in providing social, emotional, and educational support to an under-resourced Atlanta youth, please consider attending this event and signing up to be a mentor.

Decatur Makers’ Bio Mondays

Decatur Makers: 605 W. Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030; 8/19/19 from 7:00PM-9:00PM

Bio Mondays are for those interested in doing hands-on Do It Yourself (DIY) biology activities, seeing talks about biology, or having discussions about biology. Bio Mondays also provides an opportunity to receive safety training and training on equipment in a lab setting. This event is targeted at ages 14-18. Note that it costs $5. Sign up here, and learn about other events hosted by Decatur Makers here!

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System’s STEAM Saturdays

Southwest Branch Library: 3665 Cascade Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331; 8/24/19 from 10:00AM-12:00PM

This event is to explore a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math topics in order to build knowledge and crafts. Doing fun hands-on experiments and activities will develop critical and creative thinking skills. The target audience is from ages 5-18 and is free. Learn about more events by AFPLS here!

Girls Who Code Club

Stratton Library: 1100 Powder Springs Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30064; 8/24/19 from 1:00PM-3:00PM

The mission of this club is to close the gender gap in technology and computer science. The target audience is girls between ages 11-18. The club is free, but space is limit; so contact Pat Ball at 770-528-2522! The club meets each Saturday.

Swamp Stroll at Newman Wetlands Center

Newman Wetlands Center: 2755 Freeman Road, Hampton, GA 30228; 8/31/19 from 10:00AM-5:00PM

Join the staff of Newman Wetlands Center to take a themed, guided walk along the boardwalk trail. The walk will be an hour, and you will learn about the history of the nature and humans of their site, all while being surrounded by the beauty of nature. The event is free, so sign up here!

The Maker Station’s 3D Printing 101

The Maker Station: 869 Pickens Industrial Drive NE, Marietta, GA 30062; 9/4/19 from 6:30PM-8:30PM

This introductory class on 3D printing will use the Taz 6 and Taz Mini to learn about filament types and uses for them. You will learn the basics of using the printers and a crash course on the basics of the slicer software Cura. This event requires a $20 donation for non-members of The Maker Station. Sign up for the event here, and learn about more events put on by The Maker Station here.

Georgia Bio’s Women in Bio (WIB) Atlanta: IP Networking Event

1100 Peachtree St NE, Suite #2800, Atlanta, GA 30309; 9/5/19 from 6:00PM-8:00PM

Join WIB-Atlanta and Georgia IP Alliance to network with scientists, IP professionals, and entrepreneurs to learn about local start-ups and successful tech transfer. You will also have the chance to meet featured guests Vipula Tailor (President & CEO of Azure 8) and Erika Tyburski (Inventor, Founder & CEO of Sanguina LLC). There will also be food and refreshments. The cost is $25; register here.

Decatur Makers’ Middle School Makers Club

Decatur Makers: 605 W. Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030; 9/8/19 from 3:00PM-5:00PM

This event is to provide hands-on experience to middle-school girls. These girls will learn how to use power tools, design, art, programing, and more. Sign up here!

West Fannin Elementary STEM/STEAM Open House

West Fannin Elementary School: 5060 Blue Ridge Dr, Blue Ridge, GA 30513; 9/17/19 from 9:00AM-1:00PM

West Fannin Elementary School has recently become GaDOE STEM Certified and is welcoming you to a discussion with their teachers and administration on the successes and struggles of the process. Additionally, you will be able to gain ideas about the natural integration of math and science, project-based learning of STEM/STEAM topics, the use of the outdoors to increase the engagement of students, and how to effectively integrate art standards. See more information here!

Grady Stroke and Neuroscience Symposium

Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center: 250 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; 9/20/19 from 8:30AM-4:30PM

This event has previous included over 200 top professional nurses from around the area and other health care professionals. Attendees will learn about advancements in stroke care, progressive treatments, and ongoing clinical trials. There will also be presentations that demonstrate how members of a medical team provide the treatments to patients with strokes. Learn more and register here.

Smith Gilbert Gardens’ Guided Bird Walk

Smith Gilbert Gardens: 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152; 9/21/19 from 9:30AM-10:30AM

Smith Gilbert Gardens is home to dozens of bird species, while also being a flyover zone for many migrating birds. Take part in the observing and hearing birds with the expert birding guides, and learn about the birds that live all around you! Admissions for youth between ages 3-17 is $5, and general admissions is $10.

Zoo Atlanta: World Gorilla Day

Zoo Atlanta: 800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315; 9/24/19 from 9:30AM-5:30PM

Be a part of the 3rd-annual event highlighting gorillas and their habitats. See one of the largest western lowland gorilla populations in all of North America. Talk with the Zoo educators about the efforts of the Zoo to save gorilla species and care for the individuals at the Zoo. Learn the event at Zoo Atlanta here, and learn about the international movement here.

Zoo Atlanta: Educator Extravaganza: Fall

Zoo Atlanta: 800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315; 9/24/19 from 5:30PM-7:30PM

This event will provide teachers with activities, refreshments, and networking opportunities. Teachers will be able to learn about the educational programs that the Zoo has to offer, see the Zoo animal species after-hours, and hear a Keeper Talk. There will also be a raffle to win free programs and other prizes for your classroom. Note that this will be specifically for teachers, and will not be able to extend to significant others. More information can be found here; registration can be found here.

YWCA’s 2019 Forum on Race and Gender

Atlanta Marriott Marquis: 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 9/25/19 from 11:00AM-1:30PM

This conversation will aim to foster thought-provoking dialogue and provide skills to attends that can be used to positively impact their own communities. Key skills will be developed to proactively identify unconscious biases along the lines of race and gender, and start conversations that can change the narrative. The keynote speaker this year will be Sharon “Nyota” Tucker. Although this event is not directly related to STEM, understand that STEM is composed of people and constant conversations; knowing how to talk with people from different backgrounds is as important in STEM as it is in life. Learn more about her and the event, and register here.

Georgia Bio’s Innovation Summit

Cobb Galleria Centre: 2 Galleria Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339; 10/8/19

The Innovation Summit draws over 500 CEOs, senior executives, scientists, and public policy officials from around Georgia and throughout the nation. There will be poster sessions and speakers covering topics from basic research to industry manufacturing. The keynote speaker for this year’s Innovation Summit will be Jean-Christophe Tellier, CEO, UCB. Learn more at the website here.

NSTA Out-of-School Science Web Seminar

Online; 10/9/19 from 7:00PM-8:00PM

The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is hosting a web seminar to highlight the importance of learning about science outside of the classroom. Learning about STEM outside of school can make the “real-world” examples in a classroom seem more relevant to students’ own lives. Dennis Schatz, a longtime expert on out-of-school STEM learning and president of NSTA, will be presenting how out-of-school learning is important for developing students’ interest in STEM, and ways of connect in- and out-of-school teaching. Register for the event and see the many other great web seminars here.

STEM/ STEAM Forum

Classic Center: 300 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601; 10/20/19 – 10/22/19

The STEM/ STEAM Forum is an event to bring together elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the area. The event focuses on improving STEM education for youth through learning new ways to teach STEM in the classroom, raising awareness of job opportunities in STEM fields for students, and providing grants to local STEM teachers. Learn more at the website here.

STEAMIFY

Augusta University, Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904; 10/26/19 from 9:00AM-6:00PM

This event is a design-based problem-solving competition for students in grades 4-8 that will integrate engineering and art. The competition includes a long question that must be answered before the event (and then brought to the event) and a spontaneous question that will be provided and answered at the event. The event is split into topics including: dance, theater, visual arts, spoken word, debate, engineering, aeronautical engineering, and rocketry. Registration is $30, requires teams of 2-7 students, closes on September 15th, and can be completed here. Learn more about the event here.

STEAM Series: Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta: 800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315; 11/2/19 from 9:30AM-3:00PM

This series is focused on enhancing STEAM classroom curriculums by providing information to educators. Check out the brand-new African Savanna exhibit and learn how to way to integrate conservation issues into the classroom. Through topics of ecology, technology, math, art, and more, this event will teach educators about the conservation initiatives, animal care, and teacher resources at Zoo Atlanta. The event will be $50; register here.

Fernbank Museum: Adventures in Science

Fernbank Museum: 767 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307; 11/2/19 from 10:00AM-1:00PM

Learn about what it is like to be a scientist by taking part in one-on-one discussions with scientists and community volunteers. There will also be hands-on activities and more. The event will be the cost of admissions ($23 for ages 3-12, $27 for ages 13-64, and $25 for ages 65+). Learn more and buy tickets here.

Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)

Anaheim, California 11/13/19 – 11/16/19

This event is the largest professional conference for minorities interested pursing advanced training in STEM fields. The event averages around 3,300 people including undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral scientists, faculty, program directors, and administrators. The conferences aims to empower minority students to received advanced STEM education, network with others in STEM from around the nation, and provide educators with resources to increase the success of students. There will be exhibits from many graduate school programs, government agencies, foundations, and STEM organizations. Check out the website here to learn more about the details of the event and to register. Also learn about online opportunities from ABRCMS for faculty and students here that can be accessed year-round.

STEAM Series: Michael C. Carlos Museum: Materiality & Invention

Michael C. Carlos Museum: 571 South Kilgo Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30322; 12/7/19 from 9:30AM-3:00PM

This series is focused on enhancing STEAM classroom curriculums by providing information to educators. Learn about the beginnings of science, technology, engineering, art, and math around the globe at the Museum. Educators will learn about revolutionary discoveries in ancient civilizations that changed the course of their cultures and empires. Educators will also be given the task of engineering solutions to current problems while drawing inspiration from the ancient civilizations as a way of practicing Design Thinking and Project-Based Learning. The event will be $50; register here.

Fernbank Museum: Sensory Mornings

Fernbank Museum: 767 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307; 12/7/19 from 9:00AM-12:00PM

This event is designed for guests that with sensory sensitivity, special needs, or various physical disabilities that may benefit from a quieter, less-crowded environment. The event will have full access to the museum along with a sensory-friendly movie in the Giant Screen Theater. For more information, contact information, and registration, click here.

Atlanta Botanical Gardens: Winter Break Camp

Atlanta Botanical Gardens: 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 1/2/20-1/3/20 from 9:00AM-4:00PM each day

Campers will embark on a Winter adventure to discover winter’s botanical beauties and learn about winter wildlife. The camp will have exciting activities, nature exploration, and artwork. The 3-day camp costs $149; register here.

Atlanta CARES STEMfest

Georgia Tech Student Center: 350 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30332; 1/11/20

STEMfest is a conference that provides youth with opportunities to learn more about STEM through hands-on activities for topics spanning bio-medical science, robotics, engineering, math, technology and entrepreneurship. The event also provides parents with information about collegiate scholarships, the college application and admissions process, STEM opportunities, ways of being involved in their children’s’ education and more. Learn more at the website and check out their great video!

STEAM Series: Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: 225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 1/18/20 from 9:30AM-12:00PM

This series is focused on enhancing STEAM classroom curriculums by providing information to educators. This event will teach fun facts about marine life, ways of caring for the animals, assessments done on the animals, and more. Educators will also have the chance to see the Ocean Voyager Gallery and learn about the dynamics of the living collection. The event will be $50; register here.

STEAM Series: Atlanta Botanical Garden

Atlanta Botanical Garden: 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 2/29/20 from 9:30AM-3:00PM

This series is focused on enhancing STEAM classroom curriculums by providing information to educators. Educators will explore the Tropical Rotunda and Fuqua Orchid Center where they will learn about the large variety of plants from tropical rainforests and the many ways they are used in daily lives. There will also be discussions about the importance of rainforests, current challenges of that rainforests face, and ways that students in classrooms can help. The event will be $50; register here.

Atlanta Science Festival

Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce: 235 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 3/6/20 – 3/21/20

The Atlanta Science Festival is put on to celebrate the wonders of STEM and how it can be used to create a better future. The event aims to promote connections through engagement with STEM, spark curiosity of STEM throughout the community, and emphasize Metro Atlanta as a community that fosters public awareness and education of STEM. Learn more here!

STEAM Series: High Museum of Atlanta

High Museum of Art: 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 4/25/20 from 9:30AM-3:00PM

This series is focused on enhancing STEAM classroom curriculums by providing information to educators. Educators will learn about the process of designing the “Speechless: Beyond Senses” exhibit. This exhibit uses aesthetics, exploration, and innovation to foster empathy, inclusion, and understanding of how we use our senses to experience the world. Understanding the process of designing the exhibit will allow educators to teach students important 21st Century skills and real-world use of subject-area learning outcomes. The event will be $50; register here.