YSU STEM at the Canfield Fair | September 5 | 10:00am-10:00pm

Stop by the YSU Tent at the Canfield Fair, near the grandstand. YSU Reps will be there all week, and STEM faculty, staff, and students will be at the tent on Saturday, September 5th. Labor Day | September 7 | University Closed/No Classes

Enjoy your holiday!

Silly Science Sunday | September 13| 11:00am-4:00pm

Location: Wean Park, Youngstown

YSU STEM joins our friends at OHWOW to celebrate Silly Science Sunday. Learners of all ages should check out this free community event with tons of hands-on and interactive activities and demonstrations. See website for details

STEM Expo | September 24| 12:00pm-4:00pm

Location: Stambaugh Stadium Gym

Current STEM students and STEM alumni are encouraged to attend the Fall STEM Expo. Over 90 local, regional, and national employers will be present to recruit students to co-ops, internships, and full-time positions. Students can find more information, along with the list of registered employers, on Handshake. Employers wishing to participate should also create a Handshake account to get started.

Manufacturing Day | October 2 | 9:00am-1:00pm

High school students visit the Excellence Training Center at YSU to learn about careers in manufacturing by participating in interactive activities and meeting local employers. Hosted in collaboration with the Mahoning Valley Manufacturer's Coalition.

JCPenney Suit Up | October 4 | 12:00pm-3:00pm

Location: Eastwood Mall

Each year, YSU partners with JCPenney to host two Suit-Up events, providing students, faculty and staff with an additional 30% off in-store or online towards career clothing and related accessories. YSU community members are also permitted to bring guests.

NEOEA Day Professional Development for Teachers | October 9 | 9:00am-11:30am

Location: Williamson Innovation Park

Teachers looking for a professional development opportunity on October 9th are invited to register for our "Elevating Learning: Integrating Indoor Drones into STEM Education" workshop to learn about various careers in the drone industry and try your hand at our obstacle course! More information and link to register can be found on the website.

STEM Career Day- Steubenville | October 21 | 9:00am-1:00pm

High schools interested in learning more about the programs we offer at our Steubenville location and the careers they can lead to should register to attend our STEM Career Day. Reach out to Melanie DiCarlo at mjdicarlo@ysu.edu for details and to register.

Penguin Preview Day | October 24 | 8:30am-1:00pm

Interested in becoming a YSU Penguin? Preview Day is a great chance to learn about campus and whatever major you're considering. Check out the Office of Admissions websitefor details and to register.

STEM Adventure Camp | October 26 | 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Williamson Innovation Park, Canfield

Is your 4th-6th grader off school today? Send them to the Williamson Innovation Park for a day of STEM-filled fun! Before and after care available. Check out the Williamson Innovation Park website for details and to register.

STEM Graduate Education Fair | October 27 | 11:00am-2:00pm

Location: DeBartolo Stadium Club, Stambaugh Stadium

Are you considering a graduate degree? Come to the Graduate Education Fair and meet representatives from YSU graduate programs, along with reps from Bowling Green, Case Western, Penn State, Pitt, and Slippery Rock.

STEM Adventure Camp | October 30 | 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Williamson Innovation Park, Canfield

Is your 4th-6th grader off school today? Send them to the Williamson Innovation Park for a day of STEM-filled fun! Before and after care available. Check out the Williamson Innovation Park website for details and to register.

STEM Adventure Camp | November 2 | 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Williamson Innovation Park, Canfield

Is your 4th-6th grader off school today? Send them to the Williamson Innovation Park for a day of STEM-filled fun! Before and after care available. Check out the Williamson Innovation Park website for details and to register.

STEM Career Day- Steubenville | November 5 | 9:00am-1:00pm

High schools interested in learning more about the programs we offer at our Steubenville location and the careers they can lead to should register to attend our STEM Career Day. Reach out to Melanie DiCarlo at mjdicarlo@ysu.edu for details and to register.

MegaMath | November 5 | 8:30am-1:45pm

Each year, the YSU Department of Mathematics and Statistics sponsors the annual YSU MegaMath Day. The purpose of this one day event is to celebrate the beauty and power of mathematics with three hundred middle school students (grades 5-8) from northeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. See the website for more information.

Veteran's Day | November 11 | University Closed/No Classes

Enjoy your holiday!

Penguin Preview Day | November 20 | 8:30am-1:00pm

Interested in becoming a YSU Penguin? Preview Day is a great chance to learn about campus and whatever major you're considering. Check out the Office of Admissions website for details and to register.

Thanksgiving Break | November 25-27 | University Closed/No Classes

The University is open but there are no classes on Wednesday, November 25th. The university is closed/no classes on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th.

STEM Adventure Camp | November 30 | 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Williamson Innovation Park, Canfield

Is your 4th-6th grader off school today? Send them to the Williamson Innovation Park for a day of STEM-filled fun! Before and after care available. Check out the Williamson Innovation Park website for details and to register.

Finals Week | December 7-12

This is the week you've been waiting for STEMguins! Study up and then enjoy your Winter Break! Not sure when your finals are? Check out the Final Exam Schedule

Commencement | December 11 | 5:30pm

Location:Beeghly Center

Congratulations to all of our grads! Enjoy your moment- you've earned it! More information regarding commencement is available on the website.

Spring Semester Begins | January 4

Welcome back STEMguins!

STEM Adventure Camp | January 15 | 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Williamson Innovation Park, Canfield

Is your 4th-6th grader off school today? Send them to the Williamson Innovation Park for a day of STEM-filled fun! Before and after care available. Check out the Williamson Innovation Park website for details and to register.

Martin Luther King Day | January 18 | University Closed/No Classes

Enjoy your day off!

STEM Adventure Camp | January 25 | 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Williamson Innovation Park, Canfield

Is your 4th-6th grader off school today? Send them to the Williamson Innovation Park for a day of STEM-filled fun! Before and after care available. Check out the Williamson Innovation Park website for details and to register.

Mathcounts | February 11

Grade school teams put their math skills to the test for a chance to compete at the State Competition! For more information reach out to Dr. Rick Deschenes

STEM Adventure Camp | February 12 & 15 | 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Williamson Innovation Park, Canfield

Is your 4th-6th grader off school for President's Day Weekend? Send them to the Williamson Innovation Park for a day of STEM-filled fun! Before and after care available. Check out the Williamson Innovation Park website for details and to register.

Penguin Preview Day | February 12 | 8:30am-1:00pm

Interested in becoming a YSU Penguin? Preview Day is a great chance to learn about campus and whatever major you're considering. Check out the Office of Admissions website for details and to register.

Physics Olympics | February 20

High school teams compete in a number of fun and hands-on challenges, putting their skills to the test! For more information visit the Physics Olympics website

STEM Expo | February 25 | 12:00pm-4:00pm

Location: Stambaugh Stadium, check-in @ Gym C

Current STEM students and STEM alumni are encouraged to attend the Fall STEM Expo. Over 120 local, regional, and national employers will be present to recruit students to co-ops, internships, and full-time positions. Students can find more information, along with the list of registered employers, on Handshake. Employers wishing to participate should also create a Handshake account to get started.

MathFest | February 25 | 8:30am-2:00pm

Over 300 high school students celebrate the beauty and power of mathematics through workshops and competitions. More information can be found on the MathFest website

Spring Break | March 1-5

Have a fun and safe spring break!!

STEM Adventure Camp | March 8 | 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Williamson Innovation Park, Canfield

Is your 4th-6th grader off school today? Send them to the Williamson Innovation Park for a day of STEM-filled fun! Before and after care available. Check out the Williamson Innovation Park website for details and to register.

JCPenney Suit Up | TBD | 12:00pm-3:00pm

Location: Southern Park Mall

Each year, YSU partners with JCPenney to host two Suit-Up events, providing students, faculty and staff with an additional 30% off in-store or online towards career clothing and related accessories. YSU community members are also permitted to bring guests.

Experience Y Day | March 18

Accepted students who will begin college in Fall 2026 are invited to this exclusive event to help you make your final college decisions. More information is available through the Office of Admissions.

STEM Spring Break Adventure Camp | March 29-April 2 | 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Williamson Innovation Park, Canfield

This special Spring Break edition of STEM Adventure Camp will feature field trips, guest speakers, and lots of STEM-filled fun. Sign-up for one day or all five! Before and after care available. Check out the Williamson Innovation Park website for details and to register.

STEM Spring Break Adventure Camp | March 29-April 2 | 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Williamson Innovation Park, Canfield

This special Spring Break edition of STEM Adventure Camp will feature field trips, guest speakers, and lots of STEM-filled fun. Sign-up for one day or all five! Before and after care available. Check out the Williamson Innovation Park website for details and to register.

Annual YSU STEM Showcase | April 17 | 10:30am-1:00pm

Location: YSU Campus, Moser Hall

Join our STEMguins as they show off they projects they have been hard at work on all year! See the amazing things our students are doing, both in and out of the classroom. This event is free and open to the public. More information can be found on the STEM Showcase website.

Finals Week | April 26-30

This is the week you've been waiting for STEMguins! Study up and then enjoy your summer! Not sure when your finals are? Check out the Final Exam Schedule

STEM SkyFest | May 15 | 10:00am-2:00pm

Location: Williamson Innovation Park, Canfield

Take to the skies as we explore catapults, rockets, kites and anything else that flies! Lots of STEM-themed activities and community partners will be there. This is fun for the whole family! Visit the Williamson Innovation Park website for additional event details.

Ohio Cooperative Education Association (OCEA) Annual Conference | May 18-21

Location: Waypoint 4180, Canfield

Professionals in industry/workforce, government, higher education, and K-12 education are encouraged to attend this conference, focused on work-based learning and how we can work together to create a streamlined process for students to explore and enter careers in Ohio. Visit the OCEA website for additional event details.