STEMsphere
Bi-Monthly Meeting November 14
Calling all Greater Maryland schools, higher education institutes, academic businesses, and organizations!
Maryland Robotics Tournaments
Elevating Maryland’s K-12 robotics competitions to the same level of attention, visibility, and support as school athletics. It all begins with your time as a volunteer.
See a list of Robotics Volunteer opportunities in Maryland
| Date | Event Type & Time | Volunteer Link |
|---|---|---|
| SAT 11/15 | VEX V5 Tournament 8:00am-3:00pm | Sign up |
| FRI 11/21 | IQ Elementary Only Open Tournament – at TouchPoint Baltimore, Mondawmin Mall | Sign up |
| SAT 12/13 | VEX IQ tournament 8:00am-4:00pm | Sign up Coming soon |
| SAT 12/20 | VEX V5 tournament 8:00am-3:00pm | Sign Up Coming soon |
| SAT 1/10 | Open V5 Tournament at Enoch Pratt Free Library on Cathedral St 8:00- 4:30 PM | Sign up |
| SAT 1/24 | VEX IQ tournament 8:00am-4:00pm | Coming soon |
| SAT 1/31 | VEX V5 tournament 8:00am-3:00pm | Coming soon |
| SAT 2/7 | VEX IQ tournament 8:00am-4:00pm | Coming soon |
| SAT 2/14 | VEX IQ tournament 8:00am-4:00pm | Coming soon |
| SAT 2/28 | VEX V5 tournament 8:00am-3:00pm | Coming soon |
| Program Name | Type Description | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| VEX IQ (IQ) | Land Snap-to Robots | 3 – 8 |
| VEX V5 (V5) | Land Metal Robots | 6 – 12 |
| Sea Perch (Sea) | Aquatic Robots | 6 – 12 |
| Aerial Drones (ADC) | Aerial Robots | 6 – 12 |
| FIRST | Land Robots | 9 – 12 |
| VEX AI (VAIRC) | Land Metal Robots | 9-20 |
| VEXU | Land Metal Robots | College only |
A Month Long Celebration! October 17 – November 16
The Maryland STEM Festival is a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics that takes place every Fall. In 2025, we’ll be bringing hundreds of events focused on fun, interactive science learning opportunities. Students, families, friends, STEM professionals, teachers, volunteers will all enjoy events taking place throughout Maryland.