To best serve the needs of our region, we sponsor multiple STEM festivals and events. The goal of the festivals is to bring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to life by assembling experienced scientists, engineers, teachers, and education experts to provide opportunities full of hands-on activities.

Past activities have included medical simulations, robotics, virtual welding, DNA testing, and much, much more!

Community STEM Day

The Southeast Iowa STEM Hub and Collins Aerospace host an annual Community STEM Day in Cedar Rapids. The second annual event, held in July 2024, featured more than 2,000 attendees, 64 exhibitors, 20 food trucks, and more. At the event, community members are invited to take part in a farmer's market-style fair, in-depth workshops, and exclusive tours of Collins Aerospace labs.