Mark Your Calendars!!! - Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, Waltham MA 02453
Curiosity and Creativity Awaits! - May 30th, 2026
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GET READY

For a Unique STEM Event!

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The NextGen STEMFest is an all day event where you will interact with robots, learn 3D printing, learn about laser cutting, experience the future of regenerative medicine, smart and sustainable textiles, and more...

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NextGen STEMFest: Innovate and Create

What makes Nextgen STEMfest special is a close partnership between STEM companies, non-profits, universities, the Watch City Steampunk Festival (also happening May 10th) and the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation. Be sure to visit them all the day!!

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Workshops throughout the day!

Expert Waltham High School and youth from Springfield and Louisiana will be leading workshops on automatic farming robots, 3D printing, and laser cutting throughout the day. Signup. Workshops hosted by the Charles River Collaboratory!

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A new kind of STEM event:

Youth inspired and youth driven.

What is happening at NextGen STEMfest?

Walk with a robot, make a DNA bracelet, learn to 3D print, and more!

Innovate and Create

Youth taught workshops on 3D printing, laser engraving, and more.

Panels and Guest Speakers

Throughout the day learn from industry career experts and students about STEM topics!

Learn Something New!

Throughout the day the Charles River Collaboratory will be conducting demonstrations on laser cutting, 3D printing, screen printing, coding, AI, and more.

Exhibitors

In 2025 we had Robotics, Biotech, Software, Civil Engineering, Cellular Agriculture, Lasers, University Labs, Drones, and more… We expect more this year!

A different kind of STEM festival

The inaugural NextGen STEMFest was a day-long, community-focused STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) event held on May 10th, 2025, at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation in Waltham, MA. The NextGen STEMFest is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), celebrating the 75th year that the NSF has played in incubating and supporting innovation and discovery that has improved the lives of so many in the United States. In 2026, we will build on the momentum established in 2025 and plan for an even more exciting day! See you on May 30th, 2026!!