The Maryland STEM Festival hosts one of the few Statewide Celebrations of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in the United States. The month-long event consists of hundreds of fun, free, family oriented STEM events across the entire state.
A conversation with Phil Rogofsky, Founder and Executive Director
Tell us how the Maryland STEM Festival got started.
The Festival began as a single event at a middle school in Howard County, grew into a county-wide event, then evolved into a state-wide event impacting students and parents across the entire state.
What do you like most about hosting the festival in Frederick?
Frederick is such a diverse and vibrant Community that supports STEM.
What makes the STEM festival unique?
We are one of the few statewide events in Maryland and one of the few statewide events of this type in the nation.
What do you want the STEM festival to be known for?
For encouraging and expanding interest in STEM for all Marylanders.
What ways can people in the community support you?
By participating in our events, we provide fun and engaging STEM activities to the entire state.
Are there any exciting events coming up?
Have you ever wanted to walk in a Parade? Now is your chance. It’s going to be a beautiful day for a Parade, 67 and Sunny. Walk in the Maryland STEM Festival’s 2nd Parade on November 4th at 10 am.
It will go from Frederick High School to Baker Park. County Executive Fitzwater, Mayor O’Conner, Council President Young and State Senator Kerr will be walking with us. There will be Fire vehicles, Police Vehicles, Dirt Bikes, Robots and more. Following the Parade will be a Pop-Up Festival in Baker’s Park. Exhibitors include Drone Soccer, Fisher Scientific, Boy Scouts, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and Frederick Community College. Don’t miss this fun Frederick event. Bring your family, make lasting memories.
For more information and to register, go to https://marylandstemfestival.org/events/2023-maryland-stem-festival-parade
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