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The MOST is developing Central New York’s next generation of high-tech workers through engaging, hands-on, and accessible learning initiatives.

Targeted STEM programming and outreach engage K-12 students and their families through project-based learning and connections to local employers and workforce development partners. Our year-round calendar of workforce development events and programming focuses on rotating STEM career areas that reflect national and regional workforce trends.

We are proud to offer these educational opportunities, key resources, and support from our trained professionals at no charge to participants, families, or educators—giving every student access to rapidly growing STEM careers right in our own community.

Program Unit Components

Each two-month unit of programming includes engagement and outreach through three key areas—topical and innovative daily demonstrations and activities, on-site sessions at schools and community organizations, and six annual STEM Challenges and associated career days at the museum.

Our STEM Challenges include team competitions for catapults, bridges, robotics, and robots; the CNY Science & Engineering Fair; and our SUNY ESF Summer Science Week. Learn more about STEM Challenges here.

Daily Museum
Features

Hands-on daily and monthly activities and demonstrations throughout the museum focus on specific career fields & industries each month.

Direct Outreach &
Student Support

Traveling sessions by MOST educators bring project-based learning and career exploration to classrooms and other educational programs.

Career Days
at the MOST

Six annual career days coincide with engineering challenges and feature employers and colleges, Q&A sessions with industry experts, student prizes, and more.

2026–2027 Schedule

Each 2-month segment highlights specific educational units and a feature event and career fair.

Sept-Oct 2026

• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Energy

September–October Monthly Activities

September Daily Activities
- STEM Story Time: “C is for CAD”
- Daily Demo: 3D Modeling & Printing
- MAKE Activity: Box it Up
October Daily Activities
- STEM Story Time: “All About Smart Manufacturing”
- Daily Demo: Assembly Line Challenge
- MAKE activity: Build-a-Bot
Oct. 10: MACNY Future Women in STEM
Oct. 17: Catapult Challenge and STEM Career Fair

October 17, 2026
Catapult Challenge
& STEM Career Fair

Nov-Dec 2026

• Civil Engineering
• Building Trades
• Construction

November–December Monthly Activities

November Daily Activities
- STEM Story Time
- Daily Demo
- All-day MAKE activity
Nov. 14: MACNY Future Women in STEM
Nov. 14: Bridge Challenge and STEM Career Fair
December Daily Activities
- STEM Story Time
- Daily Demo
- All-day MAKE activity
Dec. 12: MACNY Future Women in STEM

November 14, 2026
Bridge Challenge
& STEM Career Fair

Jan-Feb 2027

• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Information Technology

January–February Monthly Activities

January Daily Activities
- STEM Story Time
- Daily Demo
- All-day MAKE activity
Jan. 9: MACNY Future Women in STEM
Jan. 30: Robotics Challenge and STEM Career Fair
February Daily Activities
- STEM Story Time
- Daily Demo
- All-day MAKE activity
Feb. 13: MACNY Future Women in STEM

January 30, 2027
Robotics Challenge
& STEM Career Fair

Mar-Apr 2027

• Chemistry/Biochemistry
• Medical Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• Healthcare

March–April Monthly Activities

March Daily Activities
- STEM Story Time
- Daily Demo
- All-day MAKE activity
Mar. 13: MACNY Future Women in STEM
April Daily Activities
- STEM Story Time
- Daily Demo
- All-day MAKE activity
April 4: CNY Science & Engineering Fair and STEM Career Fair
Apr. 10: MACNY Future Women in STEM

April 4, 2027
CNY Science &
Engineering Fair
& STEM Career Fair

May-Jun 2027

• Aerospace Engineering
• Astronomy
• Physics/Astrophysics
• Aviation

May-June Monthly Activities

May Daily Activities
- STEM Story Time
- Daily Demo
- All-day MAKE activity
May 8: MACNY Future Women in STEM
June Daily Activities
- STEM Story Time
- Daily Demo: Rocket Reactions
- All-day MAKE activity
June 6: Rockets Challenge

June 6, 2027
Rocket Challenge
& STEM Career Fair

Jul-Aug 2026

• Plant & Animal Biology
• Environmental Science & Engineering
• Weather, Water, & Climate
• Agriculture

July-August Monthly Activities

July Daily Activities
- STEM Story Time—”Energy Island” by Allan Drummond
- Daily Demo: Sustainability Behind the Scenes
- All-day MAKE activity: Upcycled Craft Station
July 10: Hands-on Sustainability Activities with SUNY ESF Students
July 25: Earth Heroes Career Fair
August Daily Activities
- STEM Story Time—”Some Bugs” by Angela DiTerlizzi
- Daily Demo: Insect Investigation
- All-day MAKE activity: Make a Bug