- Promoting Science in Minnesota Since 1873 -

 

Despite our name, the Minnesota Academy of Science is not a school and we don’t just focus on science! We are a statewide 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

We seek to open doors to STEM for all Minnesotans.

 
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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN STEM

Barriers to STEM training and career advancement exist for many Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) in Minnesota as a result of systemic racism. We pledge to listen and learn, to help identify and dismantle barriers to STEM, and to look for new ways to open doors to STEM for all Minnesotans.

 

STEM DIVERSITY RESOURCES

Explore the many advocacy, educational, and professional groups open to students, teachers, and STEM professionals.

Find out about free summer camps, volunteer opportunities, and accessible zoos and museums.

STEM STORY CORNER

Check out our latest STEM resource for young children and their caregivers!

Just in time for summer, we’ve collected some of the best picture books displaying the diversity of the STEM experience and posted videos of the books being read aloud.


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STATE SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR

More than 500 middle and high school students qualify for our state fair, out of 3,000 competing in eight regional fairs.

HELD VIRTUALLY IN 2020.

VIEW PROGRAM. READ PRESS RELEASE.

SEE 2020 AWARD WINNERS.

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STEM RESEARCH PAPER COMPETITION

High school students present their STEM research during the JUNIOR SCIENCE & HUMANITIES SYMPOSIUM (JSHS), held virtually in 2020.

VIEW PROGRAM. SEE PRESS RELEASE.

2020 FINALISTS & AWARDS - INCLUDING OUR NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS!

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Seagate AWARDS

Seagate Technology recognizes rising stars, STEM mentors, and emerging scientists with top awards at State Science & Engineering Fair.

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Science bowl

Our Regional Champs from Wayzata HS and Wayzata Central MS competed virtually in the 2020 National Science Bowl.

SEE REGIONAL COMPETITION RESULTS.

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FORSE MENTORING

With support from STEM graduate students and professionals, students from populations underrepresented in STEM learn to do scientific research and prepare for science fair competition.

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WINCHELL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

Winchell provides a forum for college students to showcase their STEM research through oral and poster presentations.

 

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