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.
High School Outreach Event
Event Type: K-12 Outreach Hours
Join us for our high school outreach event! This event will include a short introduction to each major in engineering, then breakout groups to give a short introduction to campus life, and then a hands-on engineering activity and interactive presentation making!
If you are interested in helping plan the event, reach out to Ava or Taylor (K-12 Outreach Officers)! :)
Project Leaders: Ava Martin (avamart), Taylor Lewis (taylew), and Marina Menéndez Baker (marinbak)
When: Sat. Oct. 03, 2026 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Where: LCSIB 2365 (on campus)
You must login to sign-up
Attendees:
4 (no limit)
MindSET I
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. This module is water filtration.
All volunteers will receive required training at the start of the event. Please arrive no later than 2pm.
Project Leaders: Taylor Lewis (taylew)
When: Sun. Oct. 04, 2026 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
Where: EECS 1303 (on campus)
You must login to sign-up
Attendees:
3 of 30 spots.
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.
PARENTS OF SCOUTS: This page is for volunteers only. If you are interested in Merit Badge Day, all details for Scouts can be found on the Scouting America events page.
Project Leaders: Website Overlord Hunter Daniel Kanaiela Tze-Cho Muench (hmuench), Dr. David Thomas Martel (damartel), Drew Boughton (drbought), and Ava Martin (avamart)
When: Sun. Oct. 25, 2026 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: 1150 Lurie Biomedical Engineering Building (on campus)
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Attendees:
3 of 14 spots.
MindSET II
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. This module is TBD.
All volunteers will receive required training at the start of the event. Please arrive no later than 2pm.
Project Leaders: Taylor Lewis (taylew)
When: Sun. Nov. 01, 2026 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
Where: EECS 1303 (on campus)
You must login to sign-up
Attendees:
3 of 30 spots.
Cub Scouts Day 🐣
Event Type: K-12 Outreach Hours
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!
Volunteer training will be provided day of.
Project Leaders: Natalie Garvey (natgar)
When: Sun. Nov. 08, 2026 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: EECS Atrium (on campus)
You must login to sign-up
Attendees:
12 of 30 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.
PARENTS OF SCOUTS: This page is for volunteers only. If you are interested in Merit Badge Day, all details for Scouts can be found on the Scouting America Event page.
Project Leaders: Dr. David Thomas Martel (damartel), Website Overlord Hunter Daniel Kanaiela Tze-Cho Muench (hmuench), Drew Boughton (drbought), and Ava Martin (avamart)
When: Sun. Nov. 15, 2026 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: (on campus)
You must login to sign-up
Attendees:
2 of 14 spots.
MindSET III
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. This module is TBD.
All volunteers will receive required training at the start of the event. Please arrive no later than 2pm.
Project Leaders: Taylor Lewis (taylew)
When: Sun. Nov. 22, 2026 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
Where: EECS 1303 (on campus)
You must login to sign-up
Attendees:
2 of 30 spots.