A Celebration of STEAM Events, Activities & Challenges
March 22-23, 2025
Millburn Education Foundation is honoring Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math with
STEAMFest 2025.
During the month of March, we're hosting STEAM-related competitions for Millburn K-12 students that are sure to challenge their busy minds. We hope you'll join us in this STEAM celebration!
This year's theme is Careers in STEAM
and activities wil be of interest to all age students in the Millburn community who are building toward their future career.
A Celebration of STEAM Events, Activities & Challenges
March 22-23, 2025
Saturday, March 22, 2025
9:30a-10:15a
Math Challenge - Grades K-1
Hartshorn School
10:30a-11:15a
Math Challenge - Grades 2-3
Hartshorn School
11:30a-12:30p
Math Challenge - Grades 4-5
Hartshorn School
1:30p-2:30p
Math Challenge - Grades 6-8
Hartshorn School
2:45p-3:45p
Math Challenge - Grades 9-12
Hartshorn School
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Event, Activity & Challenge Details
virtual
03-08-25
Virtual Chess Challenge
Ready to play some Chess? Test your mettle against your peers in our town-wide VIRTUAL Chess Tournament (Lichess ID required.) on Saturday, March 8.
The competition will recognize the top 5 winners of each age group and additional prizes will be given to the top 3!
Registration opens February 10, 2025 and closes by 11:59pm on March 5, 2025.
submissions due
03-14-25
Coding Challenge
See if you have what it takes for this year's Coding Challenge created by industry professionals. The competition will recognize the top 5 winners of each age group and additional prizes will be given to the top 3!
Registration opens February 10, 2025 and closes by 11:59pm on March 9, 2025. Submissions are due by 11:59pm on March 14 2025.
03-23-25
1:00p-4:00p
Tours of MHS MILL
and STUDIO 462
The Millburn Innovative Learning Lab (MILL), home to the award winning Millburn Robotics Team and Studio 462, home toMillburn High School's Broadcasting and Production Network, are two examples of how MEF uses the funds we raise to support our local schools. Join us for tours of the two spaces and see where the magic of these MHS organizations happens.
films due
06-01-25
FilmFest Challenge
Calling all filmmakers in grades 5-12! This year our FilmFest Challenge has two (2) categories for submissions: Casual and Professional.
Casual will be no longer than 90 second videos focused on a positive message around a our theme - Careers in STEAM.
Professional is where aspiring filmmakers take it to the next level and create an original film of no longer than 15 minutes in length.
Film Submissions are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
in
person
03-23-25
Rated Chess Tournament
Test your chess skills against your peers in our in-person USCF-rated chess tournament that will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Millburn High School. The tournament will be run and proctored by CHESS IN MILLBURN ACADEMY and will feature 3 levels of play (Unrated, U800 and U1600) The competition will recognize the top 5 winners of each age group and additional prizes will be given to the top 3! (USCF membership ID required!)
Registration opens February 10, 2025 and closes by 11:59pm on March 16, 2025.
in person
03-22-25
Math Contest (K-12)
Our in-person math contests are open to all Millburn students in grades K-12. It will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 9am to 3pm at Hartshorn School. Please see the Challenge Details below for grade-level times. The competition will recognize the top 5 winners of each age group and additional prizes will be given to the top 3!
Registration opens February 10, 2025 and closes by 11:59pm on March 16, 2025.
submissions due
03-14-25
Environmental Challenge
See if you have what it takes for this year's Environmental Challenge created by industry professionals. The competition will recognize the top 5 winners of each age group and additional prizes will be given to the top 3!
Registration opens February 19, 2025 and closes by 11:59pm on March 9, 2025. Submissions are due by 11:59pm on March 14, 2025.
2025 STEAMFest Judges & Challenge Leads
Thank You!
We couldn't host all of this year's STEAMFest challenges without the help and support of volunteers who participated as this year's contest judges and challenge leads. ​
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​Stela Anguoleva, New Jersey Enrichment Academy
Nikita Sharma
Rados Radoicic
Archana Dalmia
Maduri Asokan
Divya Nagaraj
Vanita Gangwal
Dorothy Kelly
Kyle Jacobs
Holly J Lehren
Cynthia Longley
2025 STEAMFest Sponsors
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
Jeffrey K. Cassin, Esq.
MHS STEAM Clubs
These clubs will all have tables with fun steam activities for all ages!
sunday, march 23, 1-4p @ MHS
Computer Club
Technology
The Genetics Club
Science
Robotics
Technology
Energy Club*
Environment
Greenhouse Club
Science
STEM Outreach Club*
Science
Environmental Club
Science
Ocean Conservation Club
Science
Art Club
Art
VOLUNTEER
We're always looking for volunteers to make our events a success. If you'd like to help, we'd love to have you! We always need extra helpful hands!
STEAM
CONNECTIONS
Looking for STEAM opportunities for your student? Check out the many STEAM-related club opportunities featured at Millburn High School.