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!
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.
Throughout the day learn from industry career experts and students about STEM topics!
Want to learn how to 3D print? Or laser engrave a photograph? Or make something with epoxy resin? Sign up in advance for one of our workshops!
Robotics, Biotech, Software, Civil Engineering and more. Meet representatives from private industry, higher ed, and nonprofits!
View DetailsA different kind of STEM festival
The inaugural NextGen STEMFest is a day-long community-focused STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) occurring 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. Additional donations were provided by the organizations below.
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