Celebrate #UTGirlDay with @UTWiSTEM
Elementary and middle school students, families, and educators are invited to join us for FREE hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fun on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT on The University of Texas at Austin campus. (Traduzca esta pagina.)
Presented by Women in STEM (WiSTEM), the national award-winning STEM Girl Day offers K-8th graders the opportunity to explore STEM through grade-appropriate, hands-on activities hosted by scientists, engineers, astronomers, mathematicians, and other STEM enthusiasts from student organizations, research centers, corporate partners, and community organizations. All K-8th-grade students and their families, educators, and other adult chaperones are welcome!
As part of UT Austin’s outreach and recruitment efforts, STEM Girl Day serves as an early pathway for students to explore higher education opportunities and future careers in STEM. Through engaging demonstrations, hands-on challenges, and campus experiences, we aim to ignite curiosity and confidence in STEM for all students.
STEM Girl Day 2026 Presenting Partners & Impact Report:
Thank you to STEM Girl Day Presenting Partners Dell Technologies, Halliburton, and Hologic, and all sponsors for helping keep the day free for all to attend.
Thank you to STEM Girl Day Presenting Partners!
Thanks to STEM Girl Day 2026 Presenting Partners Dell Technologies, Halliburton, and Hologic. Thanks to all our STEM Girl Day partners who help make the event free and amazing for all participants.
K-8th Grade Participant Registration for STEM Girl Day 2026 - Open Now!
Group and individual student registration is open now through the event date. All registrants receive event logistics, free parking instructions, grade-specific activity guides, and other information to help navigate the day. Register today!
STEM Girl Day Glass Shop Imaginary Invention Contest - Open Now!
Calling all K-8th graders: Do you have an idea for an imaginary invention that can solve a real problem in our world? Imagine an invention that will solve a real problem in our world. What would the invention look like? How would it work? What will it do? Submissions for the 2026 STEM Girl Day Glass Shop Imaginary Invention Contest will be accepted between Monday, December 1, 2025 and Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Volunteer Application is Open
STEM Girl Day would not be possible without our partners and volunteers. They are invaluable members of our event. If you'd like to be a part of our STEM Girl Day event, visit our Volunteer Webpage for information about volunteer roles. Priority application deadline is February 9.
Make the most of STEM Girl Day
Visit any information tent outside or information table inside buildings for STEM Girl Day maps to help you navigate the event. Thanks to Cadence Design Systems, Inc., for sponsoring this year's maps. Thanks to Cirrus Logic and SkyWater Technology for sponsoring information tents!
Discover STEM through Art on Campus
Explore Landmarks' public art collection from a STEM perspective. Download the STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt and make STEM connections across the UT Austin campus.
Explore similarly themed activities in STEM Girl Day Adventures
STEM Girl Day Adventures guide you through similarly themed activities across the event. Adventure Sponsors include Apple, BASF Corporation, Chevron, IF/THEN®, an initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies, Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, UT Austin Cockrell School of Engineering, and UT Austin College of Natural Sciences.
STEM Girl Day 2026 is a featured event in this year’s Texas Science Festival.
Celebrate STEAM (science, tech, engineering, art, and math) and dive into an exploration for learners of all ages. The Texas Science Festival offers opportunities to explore demos, take tours, meet leading scientists, and learn about the natural world.
#UTGirlDay is always a chaperoned event, and minors must attend all programming with an adult. The University of Texas at Austin will not take custodial responsibility for minors while participating in STEM Girl Day at UT Austin. Custodial responsibility will remain with teachers, parents, legal guardians, and chaperones throughout the event.
Learn more about STEM Girl Day's history and reach on the "About STEM Girl Day" webpage.
Curious about last year's STEM Girl Day event? Check out the latest STEM Girl Day Impact Report for more information.
At Women in STEM (WiSTEM) at The University of Texas at Austin, we’re not just about science, technology, engineering, and math—we’re about unleashing the power of curiosity. Imagine a vibrant community where inspired minds collide, where STEM leaders emerge with confidence and passion. Our Mission: To ignite the spark in every student, regardless of gender, and propel them toward STEM greatness. From pre-college to undergraduates, we’re here to fuel every student's STEM journey.