The X-STEM Fellowship program, developed in cooperation with the National Imperative for Industrial Skills (NIIS), aims to introduce students to STEM topics and enhance student interest in civilian Defense Industry Base (DIB) careers. Exclusive to X-STEM Fellowship educators and their students, this hands-on STEM experience goes beyond fundamental concepts to spark interest in real-world applications.
What
- FREE all-day STEM experience for 8th-12th grade students featuring hands-on workshops.
- Students rotate through three workshops, each focused on a different topic. Sample topics include metrology, materials science, optics and advanced manufacturing.
- Kick-off for the X-STEM Fellowship in-school program.
When
- Wednesday, September 18, 2024
9:30 AM – 1:15 PMVon Braun Center
Agenda
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM: Attendee Arrival / Check-In
9:50 AM –10:45 AM: Welcome Video / Session One
11:00 AM –11:45 AM: Session Two
11:45 AM –12:15 PM: Lunch Break
12:30 PM –1:15 PM: Session Three