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A Celebration of STEAM Events, Activities & Challenges
March 22-23, 2025

Millburn Education Foundation is honoring Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math with

STEAMFest 2025.

During the month of March, we're hosting STEAM-related competitions for Millburn K-12 students that are sure to challenge their busy minds. We hope you'll join us in this STEAM celebration!

This year's theme is Careers in STEAM

and activities wil be of interest to all age students in the Millburn community who are building toward their future career.

A Celebration of STEAM Events, Activities & Challenges
March 22-23, 2025

Saturday, March 22, 2025

9:30a-10:15a

Math Challenge - Grades K-1

Hartshorn School

10:30a-11:15a

Math Challenge - Grades 2-3

Hartshorn School

11:30a-12:30p

Math Challenge - Grades 4-5

Hartshorn School

1:30p-2:30p

Math Challenge - Grades 6-8

Hartshorn School

2:45p-3:45p

Math Challenge - Grades 9-12

Hartshorn School

Sunday, March 23, 2025

1p - 5p

In-Person Chess Tournament

MHS Cafeteria

1p - 4p

Club & Sponsor Booths

MHS, near auditorium

1p - 4p

MILL Showcase

MHS MILL

1p - 4p

Media Den Showcase

MHS Media Den

4p - 5p

"Millburn Life" Storytelling

MHS Auditorium

5:15p - 6:15p

"Careers in STEAM" Fireside Chats

MHS Auditorium

Event, Activity & Challenge Details

Virtual Chess Challenge

virtual

03-08-25

Virtual Chess Challenge

Ready to play some Chess? Test your mettle against your peers in our town-wide VIRTUAL Chess Tournament (Lichess ID required.) on Saturday, March 8. 

The competition will recognize the top 5 winners of each age group and additional prizes will be given to the top 3!  

Registration opens February 10, 2025 and closes by 11:59pm on March 5, 2025.




Coding Challenge

submissions due

03-14-25

Coding Challenge

See if you have what it takes for this year's Coding Challenge created by industry professionals. The competition will recognize the top 5 winners of each age group and additional prizes will be given to the top 3! 

Registration opens February 10, 2025 and closes by 11:59pm on March 9, 2025. Submissions are due by 11:59pm on March 14 2025. 







Tours of MHS MILL
and MEDIA DEN

03-23-25

1:00p-4:00p

Tours of MHS MILL
and MEDIA DEN

The Millburn Innovative Learning Lab (MILL), home to the award winning Millburn Robotics Team and the Media Den, home to MHS's broadcasting network Studio 462, are two examples of how MEF uses the funds we raise to support our local schools. Join us for tours of the two spaces and see where the magic of the Millburn Robotics Team and 

FilmFest Challenge

films due

03-15-25

FilmFest Challenge

Calling all filmmakers in grades 5-12! This year our FilmFest Challenge has two (2) categories for submissions: Casual and Professional. 

Casual will be no longer than 90 second videos focused on a positive message around a our theme - Careers in STEAM. 

Professional is where aspiring filmmakers take it to the next level and create an original film of no longer than 15 minutes in length. 

Film Submissions are due by 11:59pm on Saturday, March 15, 2025. 

>> FILMMAKER CHECK LIST LINK <<

Rated Chess Tournament

in
person

03-23-25

Rated Chess Tournament

Test your chess skills against your peers in our in-person USCF-rated chess tournament that will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Millburn High School. The tournament will be run and proctored by CHESS IN MILLBURN ACADEMY and will feature 3 levels of play (Unrated, U800 and U1600) The competition will recognize the top 5 winners of each age group and additional prizes will be given to the top 3! (USCF membership ID required!) 

Registration opens February 10, 2025 and closes by 11:59pm on March 16, 2025.

Millburn Life
Storytellers

03-23-25

4:00p-5:00p

Millburn Life
Storytellers

We all have a story to tell, and the inspirational stories of these five Millburn residents provide perspective and insight into journeys that ultimately all brought us together here in Millburn. #everyonebelongs




Math Contest (K-12)

in person

03-22-25

Math Contest (K-12)

Our in-person math contests are open to all Millburn students in grades K-12. It will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 9am to 3pm at Hartshorn School. Please see the Challenge Details below for grade-level times. The competition will recognize the top 5 winners of each age group and additional prizes will be given to the top 3! 

Registration opens February 10, 2025 and closes by 11:59pm on March 16, 2025.



Environmental Challenge

submissions due

03-14-25

Environmental Challenge

See if you have what it takes for this year's Environmental Challenge created by industry professionals. The competition will recognize the top 5 winners of each age group and additional prizes will be given to the top 3! 

Registration opens February 19, 2025 and closes by 11:59pm on March 9, 2025. Submissions are due by 11:59pm on March 14, 2025.







Careers in STEAM
Panel Discussion

03-23-25

5:15p-6:45p

Careers in STEAM
Panel Discussion

From AI to finance, BioTech to the theater, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics are everywhere in our world. Hear the amazing stories of these 10 STEAM professionals and the progression of their careers.




2025 STEAMFest Judges

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Thank You To Our Judges

We couldn't host all of this year's STEAMFest challenges without the help and support of volunteers who participated as this year's contest judges. 

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To find out more about our judges, click on the link below!

2025 STEAMFest Sponsors

GOLD SPONSORS

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SILVER SPONSORS

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Jeffrey K. Cassin, Esq.

PAST 
WINNERS

Check out winners and results from previous STEMFest Events!

SPONSOR

If you're interested in sponsoring one or more of our STEAM events or activities, we'd love to partner with you! 

VOLUNTEER

We're always looking for volunteers to make our events a success. If you'd like to help, we'd love to have you! We always need extra helpful hands!

Volunteer >>

STEAM 
CONNECTIONS

Looking for STEAM opportunities for your student? Check out the many STEAM-related club opportunities featured at Millburn High School.

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