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STEAM Night in East Grand Rapids

STEAM Night in East Grand Rapids

East Grand Public Schools will be hosting its first annual STEAM Night on March 18, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at East Grand Rapids High School. The event aims to showcase STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning across the district while engaging the broader community in exploring and supporting these fields.

The event will feature:

· Student projects and exhibits from grades 7–12, highlighting innovative work both in and outside the classroom

· Interactive displays and hands-on activities for attendees of all ages

· Booths and demonstrations hosted by local scientists, STEAM professionals, and university faculty

We are anticipating over 200 students and their families from elementary through high school to attend.

When

March 18, 2026 6:00 PM8:00 PM EDT

Where

East Grand Rapids High School

2211 Lake Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Enter front doors of the school.

MiCareerQuest

MiCareerQuest offers West Michigan middle and high school students the opportunity to learn about careers in our region's high-demand industries through interactive experiences with local employers.

MiCareerQuest provides an opportunity for employers to showcase their industries and for educational institutions to highlight degree and certificate programs to West Michigan's future workforce. 

Employers within six industries - advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, construction, health sciences, hospitality, and information technology - work together to create hands-on exhibits that introduce students to the wealth of careers within their industry.

Typically schools register their classrooms for this event, however, there are opportunities for home-schooled students to register.

When

May 20, 2026 8:30 AM1:45 PM EDT

Where

DeVos Place

303 Monroe Ave NW

Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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