STEMsphere
Bi-Monthly Meeting May 08, 2026
Calling all Greater Maryland schools, higher education institutes, academic businesses, and organizations!
Share your Summer programming with us today. Join the meeting here https://astemcoe-org.zoom.us/j/97740212022?pwd=dFlx0M09ml8kOjkZt4hPBNUXL19zeB.1
To get your events and programs posted here, complete the MSE3 Partner Form.
We are happy to post registered Partner’s STEM events and programs.
Maryland Robotics Events
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thur 4/09 – 4/12 | FIRST Chesapeake Championship 4/9 6:00pm – 4/12 7:00pm | Learn More |
| SAT 5/16 | FLL Explore Festival Laurel-1 8:00am-3:00pm | Buy Tickekts |
| SUN 5/17 | FLL Explore Festival Laurel-2 8:00am-3:00pm | Buy Tickets |
| 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 Robotics Competition (FRC) | Land Robots | Ages: 14 -18 |
| FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) | Land Robots | Ages: 12-18 |
| FIRST Lego League (FLL) | Land Lego Robots | Ages: 4-14 |
| VEX AI (VAIRC) | Land Metal Robots | 9-20 |
| VEXU | Land Metal Robots | College only |