The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Expo at UW-Platteville is where current college students and faculty will share their projects and open their lab spaces and classrooms to the public for interactive demonstrations, exhibits, workshops, and contests.
Youth Participants
The STEM Expo is open to students in fifth through twelfth grade. Participants will experience science, technology, engineering, and mathematics up close through more than 50 hands-on activities, all designed to provide a glimpse into the exciting world of STEM!
UW-Platteville Dining at Bridgeway Commons will be open for students during the STEM Expo. Lunch will be available at a cost of $10, and payment can be made either by cash or card. Additionally, student organizations will host food sales, featuring items such as grilled cheese, walking tacos, baked goods, and more.
Get an idea of the types of exhibits you can expect!
View previous exhibits
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Partners and Sponsors
Each year, students and staff from many UW-Platteville departments, programs, and student organizations throughout the College of EMS participate in making the Expo a success. The Expo Committee would like to thank the following departments, programs, and organizations for their contributions:
Lead Sponsor
College of EMS Departments and Programs
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Contact Us
For questions or to request disability accommodations, please contact:
CenterPOINT
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
355 Sesquicentennial Hall
1 University Plaza Platteville, WI 53838-3099
expo@uwplatt.edu
Contests and Competitions
The STEM Expo has organized several contests and competitions for K-12 student participants to highlight the excitement and challenges of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
In most cases, an entry form and fee are required to participate, and students must spend time prior to Expo day preparing for the contests. In some cases, they can choose to participate on-the-spot on Expo day.
See previous contests and competitions:
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Model Bridge Contest
Contestants will design and construct a two-dimensional bridge structure capable of spanning 19 inches. Each bridge must be made of UW-Platteville supplied balsa wood ($8) and meet required specifications. Bridges will be tested to determine load-carrying capacity by adding weight to the point of breaking. The bridge that demonstrates the highest load-carrying capacity per unit weight is the winner.
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Pioneer 600 Car Race
The Pioneer 600 is a contest for high school students. Each contestant constructs and races a battery-powered car. Each car must utilize a UW-Platteville-supplied kit ($8.00) and meet required specifications. The car that travels 20 feet (600 cm) in the least amount of time is the winner! Prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place. In addition, awards are given for the most innovative design and best-looking car.
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Engineering Physics Scope-Out Challenge
Stop by the Engineering Physics Telescope Challenge and use your ingenuity to build a two-lens telescope from a box of components. Correctly identify a distant object with your telescope and win a t-shirt! You do not need to sign up in advance; just stop by Busby Hall Room 243 on Expo day.
Scavenger Hunt
The scavenger hunt is a fun activity that is part of the STEM Expo. It helps students stay focused and make the most of the Expo experience.
The scavenger hunt consists of a list of questions that can be answered by visiting different activities, exhibits, presentations, and demonstrations at the Expo. Teachers are encouraged to edit the scavenger hunt questions to cover a desired breadth or depth of topics.
Thanks to Our Sponsor
Company Sponsor Involvement
The STEM Expo is open to the active participation of companies and organizations. Register your company to host an event at the STEM Expo. Be ready to provide a captivating title for your activity, a concise description suitable for middle and high school students, preferred building and room details, contact information, a representative photo of your project, space requirements, safety considerations, duration of the demonstration, engaging scavenger hunt questions for middle and high school students, and the target age group for your project.
UW-Platteville Student Involvement
The STEM Expo would not be possible without the involvement of current UW-Platteville students. There are several ways you can get involved, either individually, with friends, or with your student organization. Please note that all of these opportunities require pre-registration and approval.
Host a Project
Sign up your organization to host a project for the STEM Expo. Be prepared to share a "catchy" title of your activity, a brief description suitable for middle and high school students, building and room preference, contact details, a photo representing your project, space requirements, safety considerations, time length of the demonstration, scavenger hunt questions for middle and high school students, and the targeted age for your project.
Sell Concessions
Sign up your student organization to sell concession sales during the event.
Volunteer
Volunteering is a great opportunity for UW-Platteville students who wish to be involved in the STEM Expo but are not part of a specific project or exhibit.
