STEM Expo
Exhibitors
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM | GCS 1st Floor | Ward's Science – Science Olympiad kits, classroom science activities, and supplies |
| Empowerly – college admissions guidance for excelling students | ||
| Cambridge Centre for International Research (CCIR) – supports early-career researchers | ||
| Prequel – programs to help students find their passions | ||
| InGenius Prep – college admissions counseling for high-achieving students | ||
| American Red Cross Los Angeles Region – Provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education |
Presentations & Experiences
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM | GCS 1st Floor | Midnight Science Club – "Search for the Next Star" |
| 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM | KAP 147 |
National Free Flight Society (NFFS) – Flight Clinic
Test your flight devices alongside experts from the National Free Flight Society (NFFS). Their team will be on hand to offer guidance and share tips for flight events. |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | KAP 148 |
Empowerly – "How to Build a Competitive Profile for Computer
Science, AI & Engineering" (Presentation)
Join Brennan Bowen, former UC Berkeley admissions officer, to learn how to build a standout STEM profile through academics, research, coding, leadership, and experiences like hackathons and internships. Get expert tips on essays, recommendations, and positioning yourself as a top applicant—plus a clear roadmap to succeed in competitive Computer Science and Engineering programs. |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | KAP 148 | Prequel – "Last Minute Tournament Prep Ideas" (Presentation)
You've spent months preparing. Tomorrow is the day. This session shows you exactly how to pick up easy points, avoid mistakes, and outperform teams that "know more" than you. If you want a real edge before you compete, you should be in this room. |
| 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | KAP 148 | InGenius Prep – "Academic & Extracurricular Strategies: How
Competitive STEM Applicants Get Into Top Schools" (Presentation)
Join former admissions officers from Harvard and the University of Chicago as they share how competitive STEM applicants stand out through academics, leadership, research, and extracurriculars in the college admissions process. Register for this session here. |
| 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | KAP 148 | CodeHS – "Code Craze Year 1 Results & Year 2 Plans"
(Presentation)
Looking to learn more about the computer science, artificial intelligence, and the quantum Code Craze event? Attend this session to hear about Code Craze's first-year success and learn how to prepare your competitors for next year's Code Craze competitions. We will share event topics, test examples, year 1 feedback and plans for the 2026–2027 academic year. Presented by David Kleinhans. |
USC & Campus Tours
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM (Every Hour) | TCC 202 | USC Campus Tours
Join a 30-minute presentation followed by a guided 50-minute walking tour led by a USC student tour guide. During the presentation you will learn about admission requirements, important deadlines, and what the admissions team looks for in prospective students. This session will also provide an overview of financial aid, scholarships, and resources available to help support your USC educational journey. During the walking tour, you will explore key areas of campus, including residence halls, academic buildings, and research facilities, while gaining insight into student life, traditions, and resources. Tours provide a firsthand look at what it's like to be part of the USC community. Reservations are required and limited to competitors. The registration link has been sent to each school's head coach. To comply with Youth Protection policies, registration must be completed by the attending coach or chaperone for each school group, rather than by individual students or families. Limited to 500 participants. |
| 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | THH 101 | USC Dornsife Office of Admissions – Natural Sciences and
Pre-Health
(Presentation)
Explore the wide range of natural science majors offered through USC's famous Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, such as astronomy, physics, chemistry, geological sciences, and more. This session also includes information on academic pathways, research opportunities, and additional resources supporting students pursuing pre-health tracks such as medicine, dentistry, and other health professions. Seats will be first come, first serve in the auditorium. |
| 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | THH 201 | USC Viterbi Office of Admissions – Engineering and Computer
Science
(Presentation)
Learn about the top engineering and computer science programs at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. This session will cover available majors, academic expectations, and opportunities for hands-on learning, research, and internships. Attendees will gain insight into career pathways and the resources available to support student success in engineering and technology fields. Seats will be first come, first serve in the auditorium. |
Opening Ceremony, Friday May 22
Location: Galen Center
| 05:30PM | Parade of States Line-Up (See Expectations) |
| 06:00PM | Doors Open |
| 06:30PM - 08:00PM | Opening Ceremony
The Galen Center has a strict clear bag policy. Teams should take heed of this policy and plan in advance to avoid being turned away. |
| 08:00PM - 09:00PM | Coaches' Meeting |
Awards & Closing Ceremony, Saturday May 23
Location: Galen Center
| 07:00PM | Doors Open |
| 07:30PM - 09:30PM | Awards & Closing Ceremony (See Dress Code) The Galen Center has a strict clear bag policy. Teams should take heed of this policy and plan in advance to avoid being turned away. |
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