STEM Expo @ Purdue Fort Wayne
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Date: Sat Oct 18, 9:00 AM EDT - Sat Oct 18, 12:00 PM EDT
Category:
  • STEM
Level:
  • Juniors,
  • Daisies,
  • Seniors,
  • Cadettes,
  • Ambassadors,
  • Brownies

STEM Expo @ Purdue Fort Wayne

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

Category: STEM

Capacity: 200+ girls and their families!

Levels: All!

Cost: Free! Event registration is required.

Badges Earned: STEM Career Exploration badge for girls in grades K-12

Experience the incredible 2025 Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana STEM Expo on Saturday, October 18, 2025, and unlock the limitless possibilities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)! Discover exciting career paths as you dive into interactive tabletop activities exploring engineering, robotics, animal science, nature, 3D printing, and more! This hands-on adventure will show you how fun STEM can be and inspire your dreams for the future.

Open to ALL girls in grades K-12, this expo is a must-attend event for anyone curious about the wonders of STEM. Girl Scout membership is not required to participate, so register your friends and join us for a morning filled with discovery and fun! This is a family event; caregivers and siblings are welcome to participate.

Here's what awaits you at the STEM Expo:
* 9:00am-11:45am: Exhibitor Expo
o Meet and learn from over 30 inspiring STEM professionals eager to share their passions with you! As you explore their exciting work, you'll uncover your interests and talents.
* 10:30-11:00: *NEW* Keynote Speaker from AstraFemina!
o Through GSUSA's collaboration with AstraFemina, we would like to introduce girls to Barbara Bell, a former Girl Scout from Michigan and a Navy Test Pilot! Find out about how a Girl Scout learned how to fly through grit and persistence.
* 11:00-11:30: Optional Breakout Sessions:
o Immerse yourself in a career-focused breakout session, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with incredible women who have made their mark in STEM fields. Learn from their experiences and get inspired to pursue your dreams fearlessly. Breakout sessions will be 30 minutes long and will take place during the exhibitor expo!
* 11:45am-12:00pm Prize Raffle:
o The expo ends at 12:00 PM with a STEM prize raffle drawing at 11:45 AM!

Don't miss this chance to ignite your future and unleash your potential in STEM! Mark your calendars and be part of the 2025 Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana STEM Expo. It's going to be an extraordinary day of exploration and empowerment. See you there!

If you have questions regarding this event, please email frontdesk@gsnim.org.

This is not a drop-off event. Parents and/or leaders are expected to provide supervision. ONE (1) adult is required to chaperone their youth(s) at this event. All troops and groups must follow the correct youth-to-adult ratio.

Registration deadline: October 18, 2025

Cancellation Statement: Cancellations must be submitted in writing by the registration deadline to receive a refund. Please email frontdesk@gsnim.org to cancel your registration. Refunds are NOT given for cancellations received after the registration deadline or for failing to attend the event. Registrations may be transferred to another event if cancellation is made PRIOR to the registration deadline. Refunds will be given if GSNI-M must cancel a program.

Not a Girl Scout? Become a Girl Scout and start making memories that last a lifetime! Financial assistance may be available - contact us to learn more!
*Girl Scout membership must be renewed annually. Membership year is October 1-September 30.