The S.T.E.M. department hosts four major events throughout the school year. The purpose of these events is to further peak student interest in STEM related fields. Many scientists from our community donate their time to mentor, judge, and/or teach our IUSD students.
If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering as a scientist for any of these events please fill out this form IUSD STEM Events Volunteer Registration. A STEM background is required.
For more information please call the STEM department at (949) 936-5057 or via email at TracyEdstrom@iusd.org
Ask-A-Scientist Night
Sponsored by Irvine Public Schools Foundations, annually, students in Grades 6 - 12 have the opportunity to develop a Science Fair Project. To assist students with their investigative questions and designs for their project, we sponsor Ask-A-Scientist Night. Scientists from the community volunteer to advise students on their project ideas and answer questions.
Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Time: 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Location: Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
2018 Ask-A-Scientist Night Flyer
21st century career conference
Sponsored by Irvine Public Schools Foundation in partnership with Google, Google Fiber, and the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, select Middle School students have the opportunity to attend four break-out sessions. Students hear from a variety of dynamic speakers about the many exciting facets of scientific, technological, and engineering careers. Members of the community volunteer to speak or conduct demonstrations about their STEM related careers. Due to the limited space for this event, the selection process of which students may attend is at the discretion of the teacher.
Date: Thursday, December 13, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM -12:30 PM
Location: Beckman Center
Information About Last Year's Event
Astounding inventions
Astounding Inventions®is an invention fair highlighting handmade inventions by students from the Irvine and Tustin School Districts in kindergarten through eighth grade. This event is hosted by Irvine Valley College Foundation and was established to promote student interest and learning in math and science.
32nd Annual Astounding Inventions®
Student Check-in:
Date: January 25, 2019
Time: 3:00PM – 6:30PM
Location: Irvine Valley College Gym
Main Event:
Date: January 26, 2019
Time: 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Location: Irvine Valley College Gym
Information on this years event
Astounding Inventions - Important Dates 2018-2019
Astounding Inventions Student Rule Sheet
Astounding Inventions Pitch Video Information
Information About Last year's Event
31st Annual Astounding Inventions®
Astounding Inventions Flyer 2018
Science fair
Sponsored by Irvine Public Schools Foundations in partnership with Broadcom Foundation, the IUSD Science Fair gives students the opportunity to submit their science project for judging. Community volunteers judge projects and interview students, reviewing the exhibit and the project notebook. Students range from Grades 6 - 12 with either a Life, Physical, Earth and Space, Environmental, or Engineering project category.
38th Annual Irvine Unified School District Science Fair
Student Check-in:
Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Time: TBA
Location: Northwood High School
Main Event:
Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Time: TBA
Location: Northwood High School
Information about last year's event
2018 IUSD Science Fair Results
Irvine Ranch Water District Awards
County Information
Orange County Science and Engineering Fair Website (OCSEF)
Results from 63rd Annual OCSEF (2018)
State Information
