Get Involved in Nevada County STEAM
Science • Technology • Engineering • Arts • Mathematics
Help bring STEAM learning to your school and community!
We are recruiting interested educators and community members to help facilitate and support site-level STEAM opportunities throughout Nevada County.
Whether you are interested in science, technology, engineering, art, math, career exploration, or simply helping students discover new possibilities, we would love to connect with you.
Interested in getting involved?
Contact NCSoS Educational Services to learn more:
Jennifer Eubanks, jennifereubanks@nevco.org
2027 STEAM Expo Events
| Opportunity | Date |
|---|---|
| Tech Test Jr. Registration Deadline | January 29, 2027 |
| Tech Test Jr. – AJA Video | March 2, 2027 |
| Tech Test Jr. – Nevada County Media | March 4, 2027 |
| Grades 6–12 Science Fair Project Deadline | March 5, 2027 |
| Science Fair Judging | March 6–19, 2027 |
| CSEF Nominees/Families Notified | March 22–23, 2027 |
| Nevada County CSEF Nominees Submitted | March 24, 2027 |
| CSEF Submission Deadline | March 28, 2027 |
| TK–5 STEAM/Arts Project Deadline | April 23, 2027 |
| STEAM Expo Awards, Celebration of Learning & Winners Posted | May 21, 2027 |
California Student Media Festival submission date will be added when available.
Test Test Jr. Math Competition
Students put their mathematical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to the test in this countywide competition.
Registration Deadline: January 29, 2027
AJA Video Competition: March 2, 2027
Nevada County Media Competition: March 4, 2027
Information below will be updated soon. Please check back!
Science Fairs
Students in grades 6–12 may submit qualifying projects for consideration to represent Nevada County at the California Science & Engineering Fair (CSEF).
Grades 6–12 Project Deadline: March 5, 2027
Judging: March 6–19, 2027
CSEF Nominees Submitted: March 24, 2027
Students in grades TK–5 may participate in local STEAM science and design opportunities.
TK–5 Project Deadline: April 23, 2027
Information below will be updated soon. Please check back!
Arts & Media
Students can showcase creativity through film, photography, animation, audio, music, interactive media, visual arts, and other STEAM projects.
Opportunities include Nevada County STEAM Arts showcases and the California Student Media Festival.
TK–5 STEAM/Arts Project Deadline: April 23, 2027
California Student Media Festival Deadline: Coming Soon
Information below will be updated soon. Please check back!
Awards & Celebration of Learning
Friday, May 21, 2027
Nevada County STEAM Expo winners and student accomplishments will be celebrated and posted online.
Resources & Networking
STEAM doesn’t happen in just one day.
Resources, professional learning, and networking opportunities will be shared throughout the 2026–2027 school year, connecting Nevada County educators and community partners with local and statewide opportunities.
Explore resources from:
STEAM & Computer Science: Try Engineering • The Kid Should See This • Code.org now CodeAI
Arts & Media: Curious Forge Classes • Center for the Arts Youth Arts • Nevada County Media • AsIf Studios
Science & Environmental Literacy: CREEC Network • SYRCL • Sierra Streams Institute • Bear Yuba Land Trust • United Nations Sustainable Development Goals • U.S. Forest Service • CAL FIRE • California Department of Fish & Wildlife • California EEI Curriculum
Check back throughout the year for new opportunities!
Explore. Connect. Innovate. Together.
Bring STEAM to Your Site
Interested in hosting a STEAM Design Challenge, connecting with community partners, or bringing STEAM professional learning to your school?
Contact the NCSoS Educational Services Team for support!
Last Updated on August 25, 2026 by Carol White