2024 Festival (Archived)

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National STEM Festival

presented in partnership by the U.S. Department of Education and EXPLR

The logo of the United States Department of Education features a simple yet symbolic design. It consists of a tree with spreading branches and visible roots. The tree is encircled by the words "U.S. Department of Education."
EXPLR logo. circular design with a dark background. Centered within the circle is the word "EXPLR" in bold, capitalized letters. The font color of the text is a bright, contrasting yellow, which stands out against the dark backdrop.

The U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with EXPLR, co-present the first-ever National STEM Festival, a celebration of student achievements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This event aims to highlight innovative student-led solutions addressing critical global challenges.

Mark your calendars for April 11-13, 2024, as the National STEM Festival will be held in Washington, D.C. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness pioneering solutions that address some of today's most significant challenges, organized across six thematic areas: Environmental Stewardship, Future Foods, Health & Medicine, Powering the Planet, Tech for Good, and Space Innovation.

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About

U.S. Department of Education

“The Biden-Harris administration is thrilled to have the U.S. Department of Education team up with EXPLR to host the first-ever National STEM Festival.To Raise the Bar in education, we must provide all students with rich and engaging STEM learning experiences that unleash their love of learning and problem-solving skills. This event is an exciting opportunity to celebrate our future scientists, creators, and innovators, and to help more students recognize they that too belong in STEM.”
— Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education

EXPLR

“EXPLR is deeply committed to nurturing the boundless potential in young minds. Our programming, and this partnership, are designed to illuminate the extraordinary talents of our youth.

Our goal is to create a community where young innovators can showcase their brilliance and be inspired to pursue their passions in STEM fields. We believe in fostering an environment where every child has the opportunity to excel and make a meaningful impact on the world.”
— Jenny Buccos & Kari Byron, Co-Founders EXPLR

Participating
Agencies &
Departments

Blue and white IRS logo
"The logo for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is a circular seal with a blue outer band that contains the text 'U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT' in white uppercase letters. Inside this band, the central
"The logo for the Veterans Affinity Group features the acronym 'VAG' in large, bold uppercase letters. The letters are primarily in blue, with the letter 'V' stylized with a red upper section that subtly hints at a stripe. Below the acronym, the full
"The NASA insignia, commonly referred to as the 'meatball', features a round blue background suggestive of space. Across the center, 'NASA' is written in white block letters, with the red vector-shaped wing extending to the right, representing aerona
The logo features the organization's name in white capital letters on a black rectangular background. Just below the text, there is a decorative element consisting of a red jagged line, which may suggest a sense of dynamism or activity. Below the red
"The logo consists of two distinct parts. On the top is a gray rectangle with rounded corners featuring the acronym 'NIH' in white capital letters, followed by a pair of forward slashes in red. Below this graphic element, the words 'NATIONAL CANCER I
"The logo is a circular emblem dominated by a red central circle connected by three double helix-like links in white to three outer symbols within blue circles, all against a dark blue background. Within the central red circle, the acronym 'NAVAL STE
The image features the logo of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), characterized by a stylized field and horizon in green tones, under which the acronym "USDA" is written in large, bold, uppercase, blue letters.
"The logo for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is circular in shape with a light blue background, evocative of the sky or sea. At the center, 'NOAA' is written in bold, white capital letters arched over a stylized white swoo
FAA Logo
"The logo features the name 'Smithsonian' in black, elegant, serif font, prominently displayed at the top. Below it, 'Science Education Center' is written in smaller, sans-serif type, indicating the specific branch of the Smithsonian Institution. To
"The logo features a prominent, silver-colored delta or chevron shape pointing upwards, conveying a sense of upward movement or ascent. The interior of the delta is shaded to give a three-dimensional appearance, with the left side darker than the rig
District of Columbia Army National Guard logo with star
"The logo for the United States Patent and Trademark Office consists of the acronym 'uspto' in lowercase, bold, navy blue letters, set against a lighter blue background. Above the acronym, the full name 'UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE' is
"The logo of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a circular emblem with a blue outer band containing the agency’s name in white capital letters. Inside the blue band at the top, the words 'UNITED STATES' are written, and at the
CDC logo with text "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
The logo for the Department of Defense STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) features a combination of graphical elements and text designed to represent the integration of military defense with STEM education and innovation. The ce