All participants are REQUIRED to sign up during AISES National Conference registration in order to attend these special activities. Space is limited and some activities require a purchased ticket.
Wednesday, October 14 (Pre-conference)
STEM Activities Day
Wednesday, October 14 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Audience - 250 pre-college students (middle school and high school only)
Kick off your AISES National Conference experience with an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEM activities and challenges! This interactive event is designed to spark curiosity and inspire future innovators through engaging, STEM-themed ideas.
Highlights include fun, interactive STEM challenges, opportunities to win great prizes, and food and beverages provided.
Don’t miss this chance to explore STEM in a dynamic and collaborative environment!
- Agenda
9:00am -11:00am: Presenters setup activities station
9:00am - 11:00am: Student & Chaperone Registration check-in
11:30am: Emcee announce flow and general announcements
12:00pm - 4:00pm: Rotate through STEM Activity Stations as time permits.
*Some activities may take longer than others, so participants might not experience every station.
*Please complete all parts of a station before moving on to the next.
Thursday, October 15
Tours
Thursday, October 15 from 11:00am-5:00 pm
Audience – College Students
All tours have a $5 non-refundable commitment fee.
FIIRE Hackathon
Thursday, October 15 from 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Audience – Students, Professionals, Advisors and Chaperones
Limit: 75 participants
The FIIRE Hackathon sponsored by Chevron takes coding and robotics to a new level by challenging participants to rapidly build and code a prototype that solves a real-world problem. Learners of all ages and backgrounds will work in teams of 2-5 people. Teams will have 3 hours to design, build, code, and test their prototype. Hackathon Coaches will be in the room and available to help and provide guidance. At the end of the 3 hours, teams will go before our panel of judges for a Shark Tank style elevator pitch on their prototype.
No experience necessary. Must arrive by 4:30 p.m. Dinner and snacks provided.
Graduate Student Mixer
Thursday, October 2 from 7:45 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Audience - 150 graduate and master level college students
Be part of this fun and interactive networking session for Masters/Doctoral Students level student attendees. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Friday, October 16
Professionals Networking Reception (Ticket purchase required)
Friday, October 16 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Audience - 200 professionals and college students
Ticket price: $55
This engaging and interactive event brings together professional members and college students preparing to enter the workforce for meaningful networking in a comfortable setting. Students will have
Saturday, October 17
Closing Banquet
Saturday, October 17 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Audience – All registered attendees
The Closing Awards Banquet is the grand finale of the AISES National Conference, featuring live entertainment and paying tribute to the AISES Professional of the Year Award winners, Partner Service Award recipients, and more. Join us for an evening of celebration, great food, cultural performances, and community connections as we honor achievements and look forward to the future—together!
