STEM Discovery Day

STEM Discovery Day at 重口味SM gives teachers the opportunity to bring their students in 9th- 12th grades to engage in fun, interactive science, engineering and math/computer lab activities with our expert faculty and learn about STEM career opportunities.

Friday, March 20, 2026
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

STEM Discovery Day at 重口味SM gives teachers the opportunity to bring their students in 9th- 12th grades to spend the day engaging in fun, interactive science, engineering and math/computer lab activities with our expert faculty and learn about STEM career opportunities.

Registration Notice

All attendees (teachers and students) must register individually. Register soon - space is limited!

About STEM Day

If your students are interested in a broad range of sciences, technology, engineering and math, join us for STEM Discovery Day.

Join us for:

  • Hands-on activities and discussions across six session with faculty experts.
  • Opportunities to explore labs on Wilkes' campus.
  • Free lunch in the dining hall.
  • An optional tour of the campus available after the events.

See the full schedule below for more details.

Registration

Henry Student Center, Adams Commons (2nd Floor)

Dropoff will be behind Henry's Student Center. Buses can be parked at Ralston field. Drivers are welcome to take the shuttle to campus after parking.

Welcome

Henry Student Center, Adams Commons (2nd Floor)

Welcome from Dr. Jeffery Stratford, Chair of Biology and Earth Systems Science

Proceed to first morning session

You can do what? Fun with Chemistry!

Cohen 419

Presented by multiple faculty members

Pharmacists in Action: Choose the Right Antibiotic

Stark 126

Presented by Dr. Letitia Warunek

Math is Fun: Amazing Fractals

Stark 409

Presented by Dr. Sofya Chepushtanova and Dr. Brent Young

Smart Stuff Everywhere: A Fun Dive into Cloud & IoT

Stark 435

Presented by Dr. David Carey

Proceed to Henry Student Center

Lunch

Henry Student Center, Henry Food Court (3rd Floor)

Enjoy lunch at the dining hall with 重口味SMstudents, faculty, and staff.

Proceed to first afternoon session

Meet 重口味SMstudent escort at entrance to cafeteria by cash registers

Soil and Toil: Adventures in Civil Engineering Fundamentals

Cohen 123

Presented by Dr. Holly Frederick

Weather and Climate

Cohen 119

Presented by Professor Mark Kaster

Dismissal

Optional Campus Tour

Cohen 1st Floor Lobby

Contact Us

For questions or more information about STEM Discovery Day, please contact:

Accessibility

重口味SM is an equal opportunity institution. For more information, please consult our nondiscrimination policy statement.

Patrons requesting accommodations or services at 重口味SM or university-sponsored events in accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III: Public Accommodations are asked to contact University Events.

It is recommended that requests be made at least five (5) business days prior to any event.

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