Sandy — Thousands of students will dive into hands-on STEM experiences at the 8^th annual Utah STEM Fest at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy. The STEM Action Center hosts STEM Fest with support from more than 60 STEM-related organizations and exhibiting sponsors including US Synthetic, META, Dominion Energy, and Space Force. 

STEM Fest is a hands-on showcase of applied science and technology projects that spark children’s interests in STEM career opportunities. Some of the highlights include InfiniD Labs’ spaceship simulator, an A-10 training cockpit from Hill Air Force Base, Virtual Reality with META, an official NASA trailer with space artifacts, and an escape room from Alcatraz.

The two-day event draws over 11,000 students from schools statewide. There is a free night for the public on September 27 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. We invite the media to cover STEM Fest either during field trip hours or the free public night. Please RSVP to Shelby Averett at [email protected] or 435-760-1549.

Where: Mountain America Expo Center – Halls 1, 2 & 3 (combined into a single space); 9575 So. State Street, Sandy, UT, 84070 (general parking available)

When: Field Trips only, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. September 27 – 28. Family (public) Night, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., September 27.

Children wearing BLACK wristbands cannot be filmed or photographed.