ABOUT STEM FEST
Tuesday Oct. 23rd & Wednesday Oct. 24th, 2018
Mountain America Expo Center | Sandy, Utah
THIS EVENT IS FOR 7TH THROUGH 10TH GRADE STUDENTS.
School hours for Tuesday and Wednesday are 8:00am – 10:30am, 10:00am – 12:30pm and 12:00pm – 2:30pm. Schools are welcome to stay as long as they would like between those hours.
Public Night is on Tuesday, Oct. 23rd from 6pm – 8pm.
Private tours from 4pm – 6pm are available by appointment only.
You just provide the busing and the lunches and we’ll take care of the rest!
STEM Fest
Mountain America Expo Center
Oct 23-24, 2018
What is STEM Fest?
Come and be a part of the most unique gathering ever assembled in Utah as you and your family enjoy exciting hands-on experiences with science and technology that will spark your children’s imaginations and give them a peek into their future career opportunities right here in Utah. Your kids will have so much fun, they may not even realize that they’re learning! 7th through 10th grade students are encouraged to come as a field trip Tuesday or Wednesday.
STUDENTS
Why spend another day in class? Come to STEM Fest and meet the people behind some of today’s coolest innovations.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Interactive exhibitions
Opportunities to discover new things
Connections with educators and innovators
Experience of a lifetime
EDUCATORS
Expand your students’ view of STEM education. Take the work explained everyday in the classroom and apply that knowledge to real life.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Hands-on projects
STEM-related networking opportunites
Exposure to STEM-based careers
A unique teaching experience
EXHIBITORS
Be at the forefront of showcasing STEM-based careers to over 15,000 students, parents, and teachers. If your business is STEM related, this is a must attend event.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Diversified and engaged 7th-10th grade audience
Multiple booth sizes
Two day exposure
The ability to meet tomorrow’s innovators
REGISTRATION
2018 REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN August 2018
STEM Fest will only be open to 7th through 10th grade on Tuesday, October 23 and Wednesday, October 24. The halls will be open from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. This event is FREE, but you must sign up in order to attend. All students, teachers, and chaperones must be signed up in order to give us an accurate count of attendance. Schools are responsible for busing and lunch. After you submit your order please answer all questions that follow. You must attend durning the day and time that you sign up for.
IMPORTANT BUS SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
STEM Fest provides reimbursement of the cost of busing students. More details will be provided in August 2018 to submit for transportation reimbursement due to the high demand in 2017. Teachers will be contacted with the proper forms to submit after registering their class.
Please submit questions or request further information about transportation reimbursement to the STEM Action Center at StemFest@utah.gov.
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR
THE 2018 UTAH STEM FEST
CONTACT US ABOUT VOLUNTEERING
Join us as a volunteer at the 2018 Utah STEM Fest. Help inspire students, teachers and Utah Families. Fulfill service hours and make a difference to thousands of Utah students. The Utah STEM Fest has many opportunities for you to share your time, energy, and talents as we connect the community with the wonders of STEM. Shifts are available Tuesday, October 23 and Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
If you’re interested in volunteering for the 2018 Utah STEM Fest please email us at stemfest@utah.gov
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Premier
Official
Supporting
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
If you’re interested in sponsoring the 2018 Utah STEM Fest please email Barbie at bconverse@utahmediagroup.com
EXHIBIT AT UTAH STEM FEST
Utah STEM Fest is a highly visible event that provides opportunities for engagement between children, teens, families, and local STEM professionals. The festival will feature more than 100 hands-on activities, live performances, interactive demonstrations, and family-oriented STEM entertainment. STEM related companies have the opportunity to educate the students about the wonders of STEM and showcase the technological projects involving their organization.
For more information on exhibiting at the 2018 Utah STEM Fest fill out the form below:
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2017 STEM FEST
20,000
Student Attendees
5,000
Adult Attendees
~94,500
Number of Smiles Had
90
Number of Exhibitors
2018 TEACHER RESOURCES WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!
CONTACT US
VOLUNTEER QUESTIONS:
stemfest@utah.gov
SPONSOR QUESTIONS:
Barbie Converse | 801-419-1333
SCHOOL-RELATED QUESTIONS:
stemfest@utah.gov