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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 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 Activities

November Daily Activities
- STEM Story Time: “Three Little Pigs”
- Daily Demo: Potent Potions Lab
- 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
- MAKE activity
Dec. 12: MACNY Future Women in STEM