• Celebrate Our Freedom to Read

    Join CSULB for a movie marathon celebrating films adapted from banned books — bring snacks, an open mind, and stay for the post-screening discussion.
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  • Haunted Museum

    Join the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles for a spine-tingling Haunted Museum experience—explore shadowed halls, uncover eerie exhibits, and enjoy a night of frights and fascination for all ages.
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  • Escape The Haunted House

    Join the CSULB STEM Mobile Makers to code robots that navigate a haunted house—if you dare—while you watch out for spooky surprises around every corner.
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  • Sea Scare Monsters of Myth

    Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium this Halloween to explore the deep and discover mythical sea creatures, spooky marine displays, and family-friendly Halloween fun.
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FIND OUT HOW CITY OF STEM GOT ITS START!

Our mission is to inspire learners of all ages and backgrounds to create, experiment, explore, and have fun through events that celebrate science, technology, engineering and math throughout Greater Los Angeles.

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City of STEM creates opportunities through its month-long series of events to inspire learners of all ages in Greater Los Angeles to chase their curiosity, connect with others and celebrate the joy and beauty of science, technology, and engineering. Events throughout April include interactive workshops, hands-on learning challenges, and easy access to museums and other STEM experiences across Southern California.

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Ellen Ochoa
NASA Astronaut, City of STEM Speaker
Ellen Ochoa
NASA Astronaut, City of STEM Speaker

My grandparents were born in Mexico and came to the U.S. looking for greater opportunities so I can imagine the pride my grandparents would have felt knowing their granddaughter made it to space.

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NASA Astronaut, City of STEM Speaker
Diana Trujillo
NASA Engineer, City of STEM Speaker
Diana Trujillo
NASA Engineer, City of STEM Speaker

I came to the United States when I was 17 and today, as an engineer for NASA and director of a special mission to space, my message to girls and young women is to hold on tight to their dreams and never, ever give up.

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NASA Engineer, City of STEM Speaker
Kareem Abdul Jabbar
City of STEM Speaker
Kareem Abdul Jabbar
City of STEM Speaker

We hire too may engineers and scientists from overseas because our kids are not taking advantage of educational opportunities that they have.

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City of STEM Speaker
Bill Nye
City of STEM Speaker
Bill Nye
City of STEM Speaker

There's nothing I believe in more strongly than getting young people interested in science and engineering, for a better tomorrow, for all humankind.

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