STEM Day at Carteret CC

Carteret Community College is thrilled to be a part of the official North Carolina Science Festival celebration with our exciting STEM Day event! As a proud host of this statewide festival, we invite families, students, and science lovers of all ages to join us for an evening filled with hands-on activities, fascinating demonstrations, and interactive exhibits that bring STEM to life!

The North Carolina Science Festival is a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math, designed to inspire and engage communities across the state. Founded in 2010, it was the first statewide science festival in the U.S., and today, it continues to showcase North Carolina’s leadership in education and innovation.

Join us as we celebrate curiosity, discovery, and the wonders of STEM at Carteret Community College’s STEM Day—a night of fun, learning, and inspiration!

Hands-on activities

Solar Critters: Students will use solar cells to bring an animal/insect to life!

Tiny Terrariums: Students will learn how to create a self-sustaining environment in a jar using natural resources

Can You Taste It?: Students will put their senses to the test by determining if they are “Tasters” or “Non-tasters” of certain ingredients

Fractal Building with Menger’s Cube: Learn how math principles are being applied to life-saving medical devices by creating your own Menger Cube (a shape with limited volume, but infinite surface area!

Glo-Germs: Students learn about the invisible germs that live on our hands and public surfaces, and the importance of hand washing for different careers