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The 2026 State Science Fair is made possible through the support of Medtronic, the event’s Premier Sponsor.
Kristen Barry has announced her resignation from her role as Executive Director of the MAS, effective May 30, 2025.
Top Minnesota STEM News | 25+ Upcoming MN STEM Events | Farewell Emily S. | Summer Volunteer Opportunities | Team MN Represents at the International Science & Engineering Fair | AND MORE
State Science Fair alum Grace Lavan presented her continued research at our 2025 Winchell Undergraduate Research Symposium. Learn about her research path, motivations, and more!
Students Present at Undergraduate Research Symposium | Staff Spotlight: Evangeline Holley | Top MN STEM News Stories | 25+ Upcoming STEM Events
Evangeline began coordinating our FORSE program in 2022. In this role, she works with our educational and community partners to organize STEM learning opportunities for students from backgrounds underrepresented in STEM.
The 2025 State Science Fair is made possible through the support of Medtronic, the event’s Premier Sponsor.
Ninety undergraduate students will present their original research on April 26 at North Hennepin Community College 45th annual Winchell Undergraduate Research Symposium.
434 middle and high school students from 59 schools across Minnesota competed in the 88th annual Minnesota State Science & Engineering Fair (SSEF) on March 28 at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul.
Top MN STEM News Stories | 30+ Upcoming STEM Events | 434 MN Students Participate in State Science Fair | 2025 Winchell Research Symposium on April 26 | FORSE Update and more
Approximately 400 Minnesota students will compete in the 88th annual Minnesota State Science & Engineering Fair (MSSEF) on March 28 at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
Top MN STEM News Stories | 30 Upcoming STEM Events | Middle School Science Bowl Results | Science Salon: Physics in the Round | Announcing New Board Members | MN STEM Map and more
The Minnesota Academy of Science is honored to welcome Jie Luo of Eden Prairie to its Board of Directors.
Minnetonka Middle School East Team 1 won the Minnesota statewide Middle School Science Bowl on February 15, competing against 21 other teams from 10 middle schools.
The Minnesota Academy of Science is honored to welcome Sam Kreidenweis to our Board of Directors.
On Saturday, February 15, approximately 110 students representing ten middle schools will gather at Rosemount Middle School to compete in the 2025 Minnesota Science Bowl.
Top MN STEM News Stories | 35+ Upcoming STEM Events | Get Ready for the Middle School Science Bowl and more
Wayzata High School Team 1 won the Minnesota statewide High School Science Bowl on January 25, competing against 27 other teams from 15 high schools.
On Saturday, January 25, 150 students representing 15 high schools will gather at Hamline University to compete in the 2025 Minnesota Science Bowl.
We are deeply grateful to Sara Gomez, who is wrapping up her time with MAS after being at the heart of our organization for nearly a decade.
Top MN STEM News Stories | 25+ Upcoming STEM Events | Get Ready for the High School Science Bowl | Provide STEM Supplies for Students and more
Top MN STEM News Stories | 20+ Upcoming STEM Events | Science Bowl Volunteer Registration Opens | Fall FORSE Update | MAS Volunteer Spotlight and more!
Top MN STEM News Stories | 20+ Upcoming STEM Events | Science Bowl Registration Opens | FORSE Kicks off the School Year | Science Salon Recap
This month, we’re highlighting Peyton Battis, a volunteer who has served in many roles at MAS programs!
Top MN STEM News Stories | 30 Upcoming STEM Events | 10/5 Science Salon | Help Us Inspire Students to See Themselves in STEM | Science Fair Winners Visit Medtronic
The Minnesota Academy of Science 2024 Annual Retrospective and Outlook highlights the accomplishments of the MAS community through the past year and offers a peek at what's in store for 2025.
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