Your Future Starts Here
Discover competitions, makerspaces, leadership opportunities, and real-world experiences that will ignite your passion for STEM and launch your future career.
Explore OpportunitiesMore Than a Classroom.
A Launch Pad.
STEM@Skook29 exists to open doors. Whether you want to build robots, code apps, lead your school, or explore what a STEM career could look like — we connect you to experiences that make it happen.
Every program we offer is designed with one goal: helping you grow, compete, create, and connect — with real skills for a real future.
Real Experiences
Go beyond the textbook — build, compete, prototype, and present.
Industry Connections
Meet professionals and explore careers in your own backyard.
Recognition & Awards
Compete regionally and statewide — and build a portfolio that stands out.
What Can You Do?
From regional competitions to hands-on making — here's what's waiting for you.
Competitions
Robotics, Science Olympiad, coding challenges, and more. Put your skills on the line and earn regional recognition.
- ✦ FIRST Robotics & LEGO League
- ✦ Science Olympiad
- ✦ Coding & App Challenges
- ✦ Regional STEM Competitions
Makerspace
Access IU29's Make@Skook29 makerspace — 3D printers, laser cutters, electronics, and expert support to bring your ideas to life.
- ✦ 3D Printing & Design
- ✦ Laser Cutting & Fabrication
- ✦ Electronics & Prototyping
- ✦ Design Thinking Workshops
Leadership Opportunities
Student leadership programs, ambassador roles, and peer mentoring opportunities that develop the skills employers and colleges want.
- ✦ STEM Ambassadors
- ✦ Peer Mentoring
- ✦ Regional Student Councils
- ✦ Conference Representation
Chief Science Officers
Students in grades 6–12 are elected by their peers as STEM ambassadors for their school and community, then lead an annual Action Plan.
- ✦ Peer Election
- ✦ Leadership Training Institute
- ✦ Annual Action Plan
- ✦ Fall & Spring Cabinet Meetings
Student Events
STEM showcases, expos, field trips, guest speakers, and regional events that put you in the room with innovators and professionals.
- ✦ Regional STEM Expo
- ✦ Industry Site Visits
- ✦ Guest Speaker Series
- ✦ Maker Faires
AI & Future Tech
AI literacy programs and technology workshops that prepare you for careers in the most in-demand fields of tomorrow.
- ✦ AI Literacy Programs
- ✦ Coding & Programming
- ✦ Data Science Intro
- ✦ Tech Career Pathways