K-12 Outreach Events
TBD
K-12 Outreach Hours this Semester
K-12 Outreach Hours are added as scheduling permits throughout the semester, so be sure to check back later.
Girls in STEM Jimu Robot 🤖
Event Type: K-12 Outreach Hours
Birmingham Public Schools is looking for FEMALE mentors to help middle school girls to build and code a robot 🤖! Pizza will be served around 5pm. If possible, bring an iPad or iPhone.
You must also fill out this very short form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJEJXpHQ71cwWCrCxxqQjlWmTvKwfWk7jT-feWDhJaG1EB8A/viewform
Carpool will be arranged.
Project Leaders: Natalie Garvey (natgar) and Ava Martin (avamart)
When: Sat. Jan. 24, 2026 3 p.m.–7 p.m.
Where: Derby Middle School (off campus)
You must login to sign-up
Attendees:
6 (no limit)
Merit Badge Day 1
Event Type: K-12 Outreach Hours
At the University of Michigan Merit Badge Day, Scouts will explore the world of engineering and earn their Digital Technology, Programming, Electronics and Engineering Merit Badges. Scouts will learn about programming and engineering in a fun environment through multiple activities, including developing programs on an Arduino and designing simple websites, as well as learning about important topics in engineering. Scouts will learn from engineering students across several disciplines, and learn more about what it means to be an engineer.
Project Leaders: Dr. David Thomas Martel (damartel), Website Overlord Hunter Daniel Kanaiela Tze-Cho Muench (hmuench), Chase Layman (chaselay), Drew Boughton (drbought), and Alyssa Fodale (afodale)
When: Sun. Feb. 15, 2026 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: 1150 Lurie Biomedical Engineering Building (on campus)
You must login to sign-up
Attendees:
0 of 12 spots.
MindSET 1
Event Type: K-12 Outreach Hours
MindSET targets local 3rd-5th grade students and introduces STEM topics in a hands-on manner. Volunteers will work with students on designing, building, and testing various engineering problems.
All volunteers will receive required training at the start of the event. Please arrive no later than 2pm!
Location: TBA
Project Leaders: Ava Martin (avamart)
When: Sat. Feb. 21, 2026 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
Where: (on campus)
You must login to sign-up
Attendees:
1 (no limit)
MindSET 2
Event Type: K-12 Outreach Hours
MindSET targets local 3rd-5th grade students and introduces STEM topics in a hands-on manner. Volunteers will work with students on designing, building, and testing various engineering problems.
All volunteers will receive required training at the start of the event. Please arrive no later than 2pm!
Location: TBA
Project Leaders: Ava Martin (avamart)
When: Sat. March 14, 2026 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
Where: (on campus)
You must login to sign-up
Attendees:
1 (no limit)
Cub Scouts Day
Event Type: K-12 Outreach Hours
Make sure to also sign-up for the required volunteer training the Wednesday before the event!
The University of Michigan Cub Scouts Engineering Day is one of our signature K-12 events. Cub Scouts will work with engineering students to investigate the importance of STEM careers through hands on modules: bridges 🌉, catapults 🎯, and egg drop 🐣.
Project Leaders: Natalie Garvey (natgar)
When: Sun. March 15, 2026 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: EECS Atrium (on campus)
You must login to sign-up
Attendees:
8 of 40 spots.
Engineering Day for Detroit
Event Type: K-12 Outreach Hours
Join us for our semesterly Engineering Day for Detroit! Work with middle school students through various modules and discussion of engineering.
Please reach out to the program leaders if you cannot make the entire session.
Project Leaders: Anna Novak (annanova)
When: Sat. March 21, 2026 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: EECS 1303 (on campus)
You must login to sign-up
Attendees:
3 of 20 spots.
Merit Badge Day 2
Event Type: K-12 Outreach Hours
At the University of Michigan Merit Badge Day, Scouts will explore the world of engineering and earn their Digital Technology, Programming, Electronics and Engineering Merit Badges. Scouts will learn about programming and engineering in a fun environment through multiple activities, including developing programs on an Arduino and designing simple websites, as well as learning about important topics in engineering. Scouts will learn from engineering students across several disciplines, and learn more about what it means to be an engineer.
Project Leaders: Dr. David Thomas Martel (damartel), Website Overlord Hunter Daniel Kanaiela Tze-Cho Muench (hmuench), Chase Layman (chaselay), Drew Boughton (drbought), and Alyssa Fodale (afodale)
When: Sun. March 22, 2026 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: 1150 Lurie Biomedical Engineering Building (on campus)
You must login to sign-up
Attendees:
0 of 12 spots.
MindSET 3
Event Type: K-12 Outreach Hours
MindSET targets local 3rd-5th grade students and introduces STEM topics in a hands-on manner. Volunteers will work with students on designing, building, and testing various engineering problems.
All volunteers will receive required training at the start of the event. Please arrive no later than 2pm!
Location: TBA
Project Leaders: Ava Martin (avamart)
When: Sat. April 11, 2026 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
Where: (on campus)
You must login to sign-up
Attendees:
0 (no limit)