
The Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana will hold its 10th annual STEM Expo on October 18, 2025.
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News release from the Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana Michiana:
Girl Scouts to hold 10th annual STEM Expo on October 18
Free event for girls in grades K-12; no Girl Scout membership requiredFort Wayne, Indiana (October 9, 2025) – Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana (GSNI-M) will hold its 10th annual STEM Expo 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, October 18, in the Walb International Ballroom on the campus of Purdue University Fort Wayne. All girls in grades K-12 are invited; Girl Scout membership is not required.
The STEM Expo aims to break down barriers and foster a love for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) disciplines among girls in the community. Attendees will interact with more than 30 area businesses and exhibitors, experiment with hands-on activities, and learn from accomplished female STEM professionals who will share their insights and journeys in interactive breakout sessions.
The featured speaker is retired Capt. Barbara Bell, a former Girl Scout from Michigan and Navy test pilot who learned to fly through grit and persistence. She is the author of the 2022 memoir “Flight Lessons: Navigating Through Life’s Turbulence and Learning to Fly High.”
All participants will earn a Girl Scout STEM Career Exploration badge. Register in advance for FREE.
In addition to the exciting activities and exhibits, the STEM Expo presents an incredible opportunity for businesses and organizations to show their support for empowering girls in STEM. Contact development@gsnim.org for more information.