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STEMville Science Symposium

Explore STEM careers in new and exciting ways at the STEMville Science Symposium!    

Designed for Grades 4 – 7

Saturday, April 12th, 2025

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill, invites inspiring local scientists and UNC students to lead hands-on STEM activities for underserved and underrepresented groups in STEM. Past activities have included microscope marvels, lemon electricity, and building biomechanics. Event t-shirt, swag items, and meal included.  

This event focuses on underserved and underrepresented groups in STEM and connects with local community groups as well as a small volume of public registrants. Registration for this program will open in early 2025.

This event is part of the North Carolina Science Festival (NCSciFest), an annual statewide initiative of Morehead.

Local 5th grader works on a special project during STEMville 2022.

2024 STEMville Science Symposium Event

The next STEMville Science Symposium will be help Saturday, April 12th, 2025. We look forward to seeing you next year!

Location:
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

For inquiries related to leading hands-on sessions:

Will Freund | Community Education Specialist
919.445.8434 | wfreund@unc.edu

For inquiries related to community groups, volunteers, and attendees:

Nikitta Grillo | Community Education Specialist
919.962.8435 | grillon@unc.edu