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Call for Presenters: 2nd Annual Middle School STEAM Unfiltered Conference

The BVYLA Middle School Cohort is now accepting proposals from STEM professionals and high school/college STEM students interested in presenting at the 2nd Annual Middle School STEAM Unfiltered Conference at WPI on March 12, 2026, from 3:30–6:30 PM.

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We are seeking engaging, age-appropriate sessions that help demystify STEAM pathways for students in grades 5–8 across Worcester County, including:

  • Interactive, hands-on workshops or demos

  • Short talks or mini-sessions about your work, projects, or career journey

  • Participation in a student-moderated career panel

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Proposal Deadline: January 23, 2026
Submit your proposal: https://forms.gle/K4CwhrKbt3Gw3kAH9

STEAM Unfiltered is a student-led initiative by the Blackstone Valley Education Foundation in partnership with the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) that brings middle school students face-to-face with real-world STEAM careers. Designed to amplify youth voice, the event empowers students not only to explore STEAM pathways but to lead the conversation.

STEAM Unfiltered- A Hands-on STEAM Experience

Watch the recap video

On May 15, 2025, students from the Blackstone Valley Youth Leadership Academy (BVYLA) hosted our STEM Unfiltered event at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.

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Experience the energy, insights, and student leadership that defined the day.

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