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Intrepid Museum Hosts 12th Annual Girls in Science & Engineering Day Saturday, March 14th

Feb 24, 2026 - 10:00am
In-person event featuring hands-on experiences, live demonstrations and college/career zone

The Intrepid Museum will celebrate women in engineering, science, technology and aerospace at the 12th Annual Girls in Science and Engineering Day on Saturday, March 14, from 11:00am-3:00pm EST.

More than 20 organizations will lead hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and demonstrate real-world STEM applications, particularly aerospace and engineering. Exciting demonstrations and captivating discussions will be led by experts from Intrepid Museum, Hudson River Park, Women in Aviation, Girls Who Code, NYC, The NYU Tandon’s Center for K-12 STEM and many more!

 An expanded college and career zone lets attendees meet role models, learn about next steps, colleges and career pathways with representatives from Columbia University, NYU Tanden School of Engineering, Vaughn College, STEM professionals and others.

Teens, youth groups, and families are encouraged to attend this free in-person event!

Highlights include:

  • Con Edison professionals providing “Ask Me Anything” mentorship
  • A “Women in Science Fiction” panel discussion with the Saber Guild
  • An Intrepid Museum education demo on rocket science
  • A presentation from Brooklyn Tech High School’s robotics team

The festival aims to bridge the gender gap in STEM by fostering an inclusive space for girls and youth to discover their potential. While the event centers on girls, all are welcome to celebrate and support women in STEM.

Guests are invited to explore the Museum throughout the day.

The event is FREE with advance registration

Girls in Science and Engineering Day is made possible with generous support from Con Edison, the Pinkerton Foundation, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, L3Harris Foundation and the Department of Cultural Affairs.

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A man and woman read an exhibit panel on Intrepid's flight deck while their child points at the propeller of an aircraft.
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