Kids Go STEM! 2026

Free educational program open to students in grades 6-8. Students must be accompanied by an adult. This free educational program is open to any student in grades 6 through 8. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited; advanced registration is required and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Students in grades 6 through 8: Join medical and health sciences students and professionals from the University of Iowa for fun, hands-on medical simulations, experiments, and more to explore careers in STEM. Adults: Programming TBD Please review this information prior to completing the registration. You will be asked to complete information for the adult/chaperone attending with the student plus one additional adult if desired. If you have more than one student attending you will be required to complete this form for each student. We recommend that you complete this registration with your student, so they're able to select sessions that best suit their interests. Below, a complete list of sessions is available to download and print. The student has the opportunity to select three different sessions. Please note that availability of each session is first-come, first-served and all session selections will be final. Kids Go STEM Breakout Session Descriptions Important notice: In accordance with University of Iowa Risk Management Policy, and to ensure the safety of your child, an adult is required to accompany each student. This is not a drop off program. Students must be in 6, 7, or 8th grade. Questions: If you have additional questions or require an accommodation to participate in this program, please contact UI Health Care Marketing and Communications at 319-335-8886 or email [email protected]. This program is open to everyone. The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. Veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. The university also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to university facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Senior Director, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, the University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316, 319-335-0705, [email protected].” Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact UI Health Care Marketing and Communications in advance at 319-384-5047, or email [email protected].