Honoring Student Innovation: PocketLab’s $10,000 STEM Awards at the National STEM Festival

PocketLab is thrilled to announce our participation in the 2025 National STEM Festival, presented by EXPLR Classroom, taking place from March 19-22, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This esteemed event celebrates the exceptional talents of our nation's youth and the innovative businesses driving progress, guiding bright minds toward careers in STEM to tackle the world's most pressing challenges. ​

A highlight of the Festival is the showcase of over 100 National STEM Student Champions presenting pioneering solutions across diverse fields, including AI, medicine, sustainability, and aerospace. These young innovators, selected from a competitive pool of submissions, represent the brightest middle and high school minds tackling real-world challenges in STEM. ​

In recognition of these remarkable achievements, PocketLab is proud to introduce our inaugural Science is Cool Inspiration Awards, totaling $10,000 in value. These PocketLab equipment awards will be granted to select students' home school districts to honor and bolster their innovative approaches to research and hands-on learning. By supporting the educational communities that nurture such talent, we aim to foster a culture of curiosity, creativity, and scientific exploration. And hopefully inspire the next generation to follow in these students' footsteps. 

We invite educators, students, and STEM enthusiasts to join us at the Festival (at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.) to celebrate these young innovators and engage in a variety of hands-on STEM activities. The Public Expo on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET, offers a day of exploration and creativity for all ages. Attendees can meet the National STEM Champions, participate in interactive experiences, and enjoy free giveaways, including STEM kits and educational materials. ​https://www.nationalstemfestival.com       

For more information about the National STEM Festival and Challenge and how to get your students involved next year, visit the official website. We look forward to celebrating the future of STEM together!

https://www.nationalstemchallenge.com/