STEM Wars 2025 is a Technology Competition, Career Fair and Tech Expo held over a two-day period on May 21-22nd at Northwest Arena in Jamestown, New York. The event brings together a variety of stakeholders in support of engaging with students and generating excitement in today’s and tomorrow’s career opportunities in the manufacturing sector. The two-day event features a Grade school STEM Wars event, a Middle/high school STEM Wars event, and career fair and technology exposition.
Event Schedule:
Wednesday, May 21 (9:30 AM – 1:30 PM): STEM Wars for elementary school students
Thursday, May 22(9:00 AM – 1:00 PM): STEM Wars for middle and high school students
Manufacturers from throughout the area will be at the event to showcase their products and speak to students about manufacturing careers. Technology suppliers will be bringing the latest state-of-the-art equipment to demonstrate to students and manufacturers. Post-secondary institutions and training providers will be present at the event to share information regarding their specific programming designed to prepare students for careers in manufacturing. The event expects well over 1,000 students in attendance across the two-day period.
STEM Wars 2025 is a Technology Competition, Career Fair and Tech Expo held over a two-day period on May 21-22nd at Northwest Arena in Jamestown, New York. The event brings together a variety of stakeholders in support of engaging with students and generating excitement in today’s and tomorrow’s career opportunities in the manufacturing sector. The two-day event features a Grade school STEM Wars event, a Middle/high school STEM Wars event, and career fair and technology exposition.
Event Schedule:
Manufacturers from throughout the area will be at the event to showcase their products and speak to students about manufacturing careers. Technology suppliers will be bringing the latest state-of-the-art equipment to demonstrate to students and manufacturers. Post-secondary institutions and training providers will be present at the event to share information regarding their specific programming designed to prepare students for careers in manufacturing. The event expects well over 1,000 students in attendance across the two-day period.
Event Rules for Elementary School Competition
Grade School Competition Criteria
2X4 Challenge
Bridge Design Balsa Wood Challenge
Bridge Design CNC Laser Cut Challenge
CAD Design Challenge
Cardboard Furniture Creations
Catapult Cornhole
CO2 Cars – Short Track Competition
DIDI 500 – Self Powered Vehicles: Design, Build & Race
Interview Challenge Rubric
Interview Challenge Skills Interest
Interview Challenge Application
Maker Event
Robotic Event – Full Volume
Maps
Registration
Please click the registration link that best matches your role for STEM Wars:
If you have any further questions regarding this event contact Cindy Aronson at caronson@didiwny.com.
Details
Organizer
Venue
Jamestown, NY 14701 United States + Google Map