Show Flow
Main Stage
Event Opens
9:00 AM
Music Notes
Join Music Notes for a live, hip hop STEM concert. These former teachers create original songs and music videos to promote a love for all things STEM. Their performance is sure to have you singing and dancing along.
9:30 AM
Opening Ceremony, ICON Award, and Dale Dougherty!
Join us as we officially start the day and hear from our LA STEM Icon Award Winner, and the Founder of the Maker Movement, Dale Dougherty.
10:00 AM
The Amoeba People
The Amoeba People are a science rock band from the Planet Crouton, sent to our world to gather scientific data about Earth and transmit it back to Crouton in the form of insanely catchy and danceable tunes.
10:30 AM
Sparking Curiosity with the Hip Hop MD
Meet our emcee for the day, award winning science communicator, the Hip Hop MD!
11:15 AM
Space Food—Fireside Chat with Daphne Bradford
The Hip Hop MD chats with Daphne Bradford about her family’s STEM journey from space shuttles to computer science to space food.
11:30 AM
STEMusic with Roy Moye III
Get ready for the ultimate STEMusic Concert! Dive into a world where music meets STEM education in the most exciting way possible. From mind-blowing experiments to math problem-solving, coding dances, and even rocket launches, this event has it all! Hosted by the one and only Roy Moye III, aka "The Singing Engineer," get ready for a show that'll have you grooving and learning like never before. Say hello to a STEM universe filled with rhythm, harmony, and endless fun!
11:45 AM
Oliver's Great Big Universe Presents: How BIG IS the Universe?
Award-winning and best-selling cartoonist Jorge Cham engages kids and families with the wonders of the Universe in this fun and fact-filled event that is both creative and hilarious. Using live cartooning and mind-blowing science, Jorge takes kids on a journey to the edge of the Universe to explore how roomy it all really is.
12:30 PM
Music Notes
Join Music Notes for a live, hip hop STEM concert. These former teachers create original songs and music videos to promote a love for all things STEM. Their performance is sure to have you singing and dancing along.
1:15 PM
Innovation Challenge Award Presentations
Stop by Booth A8 before noon to vote for your favorite innovative solution. Then see the winners announced from the stage.
1:45 PM
HPTEGSCBMBLA
We are The Highland Park Thursday Evening Gentlemen’s Society Circuit Bending Marching Band and Ladies’ Auxiliary. We don our eclectic gold and blue costumes, attach our circuit bent toys to small amps and “march” in parades.
2:00 PM
Pursuing the Impossible—Fireside Chat with Commercial Astronaut Christopher Huie
The Hip Hop MD chats with Commercial Astronaut Christopher Huie about his journey to space.
2:45 PM
Science with Sophie
Hosted by science educator, actor, and comedian Sophie Shrand, SCIENCE WITH SOPHIE is a fast-paced digital series that invites viewers to explore the science all around them.
3:00 PM
STEMusic with Roy Moye III
Get ready for the ultimate STEMusic Concert! Dive into a world where music meets STEM education in the most exciting way possible. From mind-blowing experiments to math problem-solving, coding dances, and even rocket launches, this event has it all! Hosted by the one and only Roy Moye III, aka "The Singing Engineer," get ready for a show that'll have you grooving and learning like never before. Say hello to a STEM universe filled with rhythm, harmony, and endless fun!
3:30 PM
Panels & Presentations
Clean Energy Workforce Development Presentation
In this workshop, Southern California Edison's Mobile Education Unit will explore the future of clean energy. We'll cover the importance of combating climate change and the steps we're taking to make a difference. Our MEU team will also discuss clean energy technologies, career opportunities, and valuable resources for those looking to enter the clean energy workforce.
9:30 AM
Maker Tech Enhancing Curriculum
Experts discuss how to universally design curriculum through the use of inexpensive maker technologies. Make learning STEM subjects more accessible both for those who learn differently and for mainstream students!
10:30 AM
The Princess Program STEM
Join us for a bilingual reading of Princess Elsie Builds a Castle/La princesa Elsie construye un castillo! Kids will help Princess Elsie problem-solve and rebuild her castle after a dragon attack, using the Engineering Design Process and some magic!
11:00 AM
Empowering Futures: Women’s Voices in STEM
Join us for an inspiring and engaging discussion at the Women in STEM panel! Through a facilitated discussion between our panelist women with careers in STEM, discover their stories, gain valuable insights into their careers, and be empowered by their advice for the next generation of STEM enthusiasts. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate diversity, resilience, and excellence in STEM!
11:45 AM
The T in STEAM: Learning About Technology
An important component of learning in STEAM is Technology. |As technology continues to advance there is a need and a desire to learn about it from childhood into adulthood. Are you interested in learning more about technology? Or interested in how to support a young learner in their journey into technology? This panel will discuss what learning about technology can look like in different age groups.
12:45 PM
ISS-Above—All About the International Space Station
Did you know the International Space Station (ISS) passes YOU by 5-8 times EVERY DAY? In this presentation, Liam Kennedy, the inventor of the ISS-Above, will show you how to track the ISS and know every time it's passing by and how to view the live video feeds showing views of the earth from space.
1:45 PM
Discover the Future of Arduino Programming—Quick Easy and Efficient with the Revolutionary Visuino!
Visuino introduces a revolutionary new fun, fast, easy and efficient way to program Arduino and other micro controllers. I will demonstrate live how you can create complex projects in matter of few minutes, upload, and enjoy them working. In the short time will create few different projects including programming robots and manipulators. Join me for unforgettable 20 minutes of pure fun with Arduino controlled robots and devices!
2:15 PM
How Earning a License to Pilot a Small Drone Gives Middle and High School Students "Hands On" STEM Experience and a Sense of Agency
Becoming a Licensed Drone Pilot is serious work. There are many things that you need to know and understand, like FAA Regulations, Filing a Flight Plan, following all Safety Rules, performing repairs and maintenance on your aircraft, and completing all required administrative duties, including keeping a Pilots Flight Hour (or Minutes) Flight Log.
2:45 PM
Teens Teach Tech
The Teens Teach Tech program provides an opportunity for teams of teenagers, under the guidance of a mentor, to instruct adults in critical digital skills, including computer use, email management, mobile device operation, internet safety, and more! Teams receive financial incentives for their hard work in addition to service hours, and most importantly, teen participants complete their workshops knowing they helped change someone’s life for the better.
3:30 PM
Workshops
DVU Inspiring Science and STEM in Entrepreneurship
The importance of instilling entrepreneurship spirit and education in science and STEM from an early age to career development. The workshop discussion is centered around DVU’s workshop topics on critical aspects of starting and operating successful businesses of all sizes.
9:30 AM
Making Mobile Art with Motors
Learn the basics of circuitry and create a unique and interactive artwork using motors. In this hands-on workshop, participants will create a basic schematic to add moving components to an artwork.
10:30 AM
Universo Expansivo: Tactile Astronomy with the Giant Magellan Telescope
Join the Giant Magellan Telescope for a hands-on astronomy workshop from their Universo Expansivo Program. Together we'll explore celestial objects from the stars to the moon and learn more about our universe.
11:30 AM
From Procrastination to Action: The Gen-Z Guide to Getting Things Done
How Gen-Z can fulfill their ambitions and achieve their goals without unnecessary stress. They will connect with real student experiences, creating a sense of relatability while focusing on how students are overcoming challenges like procrastination.
12:15 PM
Scrappy Mending—DIY Iron on Patches
Being a maker is Messy! Have small holes or stains you want to quickly mend in your work clothes? Join Rebuild for a patch focused scrappy Mending workshop. Participants will design and craft a pack of patches to iron on to different pieces of well worn and used clothing. This is part of a longer version of Rebuild’s Scrappy Mending workshop.
1:00 PM
DIY Housecleaners
Discover the benefits of making your own eco-friendly cleaning products in this hands-on class. You'll learn to create a Natural All-Purpose Cleaner and Laundry Detergent using simple, natural ingredients. Understand the properties of various herbs and essential oils that enhance cleaning power. By the end of the session, you'll have a couple of effective, homemade cleaners that are safe for your home and the environment. This is part of a longer version of Rebuild’s DIY housecleaners workshop.
2:15 PM
Seville for the People
Reimagine broken and discarded jewelry in this workshop that aims to inspire and redefine creativity as a utility for self improvement.
3:30 PM
Natural History Museum & City of STEM Partnership
Located at the NHM theatre, no ticket required to attend!
NHM Performance + Q&A | Ocean Encounters: The Art & Science of Puppetry
10:30 AM
City of STEM Event | Impossible Science Magic 1st Show
12:15 PM
City of STEM Event | Impossible Science Magic 2nd Show
1:15 PM
NHM Hosted Panel | DreamWorks Jurassic World: Chaos Theory
2:45 PM
Career Lounge
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Headshot Clinic
10:00 AM
AI Skilling Videos
10:00 AM
Final Headshots
1:00 PM