Half Day Workshop for Middle Schoolers, Parents + Guardians
November 15, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | University of South Alabama Student Center
Student Registration $30 | Parent Sessions FREE with student registration. (Lunch included. Fee waivers available.)
For Middle Schoolers:
- A fun, inspiring day of creativity, exploration, and discovery
- Hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, and math
- Opportunities to work in teams, solve challenges, and think like innovators
- Exposure to real-world tools and technologies used in various industries
- A chance to meet and engage with industry role models working in STEM careers
- Spark passion and expand a sense of what’s possible for the future
For Parents:
- Learn practical strategies, valuable resources, and a clearer picture of how to support your child’s goals—today and into the future.
- Support STEM interests at home and in school
- Navigate career pathways in the trades, military, professional fields, and more
- Prepare for higher education, including college admissions and scholarships
- Explore programs that build skills and confidence
Join the Discovery Crew for an exciting half-day event where middle schoolers and their parents or guardians embark on a journey of exploration and future planning—together. While students dive into engaging, hands-on STEM workshops that spark creativity and curiosity, parents and guardians will participate in informative sessions focused on supporting their child’s academic and career journey.
This event equips every family with the tools and inspiration to dream big and take action. It’s a day of learning, connection, and empowerment—for students and their biggest supporters.
Registration includes:
- Three hands-on STEM workshops from a list of more than 20+ workshops for students to explore.
- Parent/guardian sessions providing local resources for supporting career pathways
- T-Shirt and goodie bag
- Lunch
- New friends
- A half-day of discovery and fun to inspire their futures.
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