Teens Go STEM! 2026

Schedule

Sat Mar 07 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Medical Education & Biomedical Research Facility (MERF) | Iowa City, IA

Free educational program open to students in grades 9-12. Students must be accompanied by an adult.
About this Event

This free educational program is open to any student in grades 9 through 12. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited; advanced registration is required and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

Students in grades 9 through 12: Join medical and health sciences students and professionals from the University of Iowa for hands-on simulations, tours and activities focused on health care skills, innovations in health care, critical issues impacting Iowa's health, steps to pursuing a career in health care, and health literacy.

Adults: Are invited to join University of Iowa experts for a discussion on a topic critical to adolescent health, academic preparation, mental health, and adult health. Adults are also invited to join their student during their breakout session/tour activity.

Please review this information prior to completing the registration.

Complete information for the attending adult/chaperone plus one additional adult if desired. Complete one form per student. We recommend that you complete this registration with your student, so they're able to select the session that best suits their interests. The student has the opportunity to select one breakout session (see complete list of sessions below). Please note that session availability is first-come, first-served and all session selections will be final.

Important notice: In accordance with University of Iowa Risk Management Policy, and to ensure the safety of your child, an adult is required to accompany each student. This is not a drop off program. Students must be in 9, 10, 11 or 12th grade.

Agenda

8:30 AM - 8:55 AM

Check-In, Information Tables, and Refreshments

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Program Schedule

9:00-9:10 a.m. - Welcome Remarks

9:10-9:30 a.m. - Keynote speaker

9:30-9:35 a.m. - Dismissal to Session 1

9:35-10:35a.m. – Session 1

10:35-10:50 a.m.- Transition to Session 2

10:50-11:50 a.m. – Session 2 11:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Closing Activity 12:30 p.m.- Program Ends/Depart

*Adult schedules will be based on Student Rotation/Breakout Session assignments

Questions: If you have additional questions or require an accommodation to participate in this program, please contact UI Health Care Marketing and Communications, Outreach and Engagement at 319-335-8886 or email [email protected].

This program is open to everyone. The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. Veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. The university also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to university facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Senior Director, , the University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316, 319-335-0705, .”

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact UI Health Care Marketing and Communications, Outreach and Engagement in advance at 319-384-5047, or email .



Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:55 AM
Check-In, Information Tables, and Refreshments
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Student Program Schedule

Info: 9:00-9:10 a.m. - Welcome Remarks
9:10-9:30 a.m. - Keynote speaker
9:30-9:35 a.m. - Dismissal to Session 1
9:35-10:35a.m. – Session 1
10:35-10:50 a.m.- Dismissal to Session 2
10:50-11:50 a.m. – Session 2
11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.- Closing Activity
12:30 p.m.- Program Ends/Depart


🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Adult Program Schedule

Info: *Adult schedules will be based on Student Rotation/Breakout Session assignments.


Where is it happening?

Medical Education & Biomedical Research Facility (MERF), 375 Newton Road, Iowa City, United States
Tickets

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