Two students holding their GEMS bags.

2026 SCHEDULE

8 a.m.

Check-In at USA Student Center


8 a.m.-9 a.m.

Opening Session in the Student Center Ballroom

Students + Parents enjoy STEM Exhibit Set 1

Opening Remarks – Angela Nocera, Discovery Crew Director


9 a.m.-9:10 a.m. 

Transport Students to Workshop 1

Parents move to Shelby Hall, Main Auditorium Room 2119 


9:10-9:50 a.m. 

Student Workshop 1

Parent Sessions


9:50 a.m.-10 a.m. 

Transport Students to Workshop 2

Break for Parents


10 a.m.-10:40 p.m. 

Student Workshop 2

Parent Sessions


10:40 a.m.-10:50 p.m 

Transport Students to Workshop 3

Break for Parents 


10:50 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Student Workshop 3

Parent Sessions


11:40 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Students + Parents enjoy STEM Exhibit Set 2

Closing Remarks – Angela Nocera, Discovery Crew Director

Snacks