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Apr 01 – Mar 31: The Sea Air and Land Challenge is a STEM initiative in which teams of high school or middle school aged students learn about the engineering process through the design and build of a robotic system. The systems are then used to compete in challenges relevant to the Department of Defense which mimic missions encountered by the military, national security agencies and first responders. The Sea Air and Land Challenge provides the opportunity for students to tackle a difficult engineering task while working with educators and engineering mentors. The teams have twelve to sixteen weeks (one semester) to design and build unmanned vehicles and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) payloads to compete in the Challenge of their choice – teams may build submersibles for the Sea Challenge, drones for the Air Challenge or rovers for the Land Challenge. The challenges are designed by engineers at the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory and by some of the country’s finest special operations forces. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is where jobs are today and where the job growth will be in the future. The military’s role in STEM starts with our war fighters, and our national security is dependent upon it. This program will introduce students to career opportunities that they may not have known existed and help school educators and administrators implement a successful STEM program into their school district given budget, time and resource constraints.

Apr 04 – Apr 04: This in-person event, intended for teachers, tech directors, and admins, aims to raise awareness about the latest advancements in STEM and edtech, how they can be implemented in your schools, and their impact on your students. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just curious to learn more, this mini-conference is perfect for you!

Apr 30 – Apr 30: Experience LIVE (formerly LIVE EVENT CAREER EXPLORATION DAY) is a unique one-day showcase of how to create large scale live productions, such as: concert tours, theatrical shows, amusement park interactions, experiential marketing, sporting events, e-games, and so much more.

Jun 16 – Jun 18: Educator Industry Tours are intended to enhance classroom instruction, student learning, and career readiness for the workplace by connecting educators with local business and industry leaders and technical and career training centers. Educators will have an opportunity to participate in full-day, in-person tours.