About this Event
Overview: Innovation in Action-STEM Exploration Day is an exciting, hands-on event designed to inspire the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers. This event brings together students, Dillard University educators, and industry professionals for a day of interactive exhibits, workshops, and challenges that showcase the incredible world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Whether you’re an aspiring scientist, engineer, or tech enthusiast, this event will spark curiosity, promote learning, and empower participants to explore the endless possibilities that STEM careers offer.
Date & Location: Join us on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Dillard University, in New Orleans, LA. The venue will be transformed into a hub of creativity and innovation, where you can explore a wide range of STEM-related exhibits and activities.
Event Highlights:
- Interactive Exhibits: Explore a variety of interactive displays featuring cutting-edge technology, robotics, sustainable engineering projects, and scientific discoveries. Hands-on experiences will allow participants to learn by doing, from building simple machines to experimenting with coding and virtual reality.
- Workshops & Demonstrations: Engage in immersive workshops led by industry professionals. Topics include robotics programming, 3D printing, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, space exploration, and more. These sessions are designed for participants of all ages, from high schoolers to college kids and beyond.
- Meet STEM Professionals: Connect with professionals from various STEM fields. Engineers, scientists, tech developers, and entrepreneurs will be on hand to share their career experiences, provide guidance, and inspire future generations of STEM leaders. Attendees can learn about diverse career pathways, from aerospace engineering to bioinformatics.
- Guest Speakers & Panels: Attend talks and panel discussions featuring leading experts in STEM fields. Topics will cover everything from space technology to climate change solutions, providing a glimpse into the latest advancements in science and technology.
- Girls in STEM Focus: Special programming will highlight and encourage young ladies to explore STEM careers, with role models and speakers who have paved the way for women in these industries.
- Tech in Sports & Entertainment: This special program will highlight how technology is taking sports and entertainment to new levels for the athletes, artists, organizations and audiences.
Family-Friendly Fun: This event is designed for all ages! Younger participants can enjoy interactive games, science shows, and creative stations that introduce the fundamentals of STEM through play. Families are invited to explore, learn, and inspire one another in this fun, educational environment.
Why Attend? Innovation in Action is not just an event—it’s an opportunity to ignite curiosity and creativity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Whether you’re a student seeking inspiration, a parent eager to learn about STEM opportunities for your children, or a teacher looking for fresh ways to engage your students, this event offers something for everyone. Join us for a day of discovery, collaboration, and innovation!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, United States
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