April student Stem Opportunities: Stem like a girl middle schoolers explore hands-on STEM activities scholarships available $5 Entry Fee April 18 at 10 am through 2 PM Located: 308 N Broadway Ave Tyler, TX 75702. 2nd Opportunity: UT Tyler Youth Code Jam Pre-K throug 8th graders enjoy Free hands-on coding,robitics, and tech exploration. April 11 from 1 PM through 4 PM. Located: Orneleas Activity Center 3402 Old Omen Rd Tyler, TX 75707

Our community is offering two remarkable STEM opportunities for students in April! These two programs represent the potential of our districts' efforts to provide student experiences, connect to community partners, and provide exposure to an enriched curriculum. 

Opportunity 1

Opportunity 2

STEM Like A Girl

A Discovery Science Place and UT Tyler Partnership


All middle school students are invited to be inspired at this full day of STEM-based, hands-on learning! This event is led by local female STEM professionals, UTTylerprofessors, and the TJC STEM Club.

Who: All middle school students

When: April 18, 2026

Time: 10 AM - 2 PM

Location: 308 N. Broadway Ave. Tyler, TX 75702

Cost: $5.00 Entry Fee

Scholarships Available! The day includes Q&A time, a closing panel discussion, and experiments!

Questions?
Contact Bradley Lindsey: BLINDSEY@UTTYLER.EDU
or
903-705-4812

DISCOVERYSCIENCEPLACE.ORG


STEM Como NiΓ±a

Una colaboraciΓ³n entre Discovery Science Place y UT Tyler

Β‘Se invita a todas las estudiantes de secundaria a inspirarse en un dΓ­a completo de aprendizaje prΓ‘ctico basado en STEM! Este evento es dirigido por profesionales locales mujeres en STEM, profesores de UT Tyler y el Club STEM de TJC.

QuiΓ©n: Todas las estudiantes de secundaria
CuΓ‘ndo: 18 de abril de 2026
Hora: 10:00 a. m. - 2:00 p. m.
Lugar: 308 N. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX 75702
Costo: Cuota de entrada de $5.00

Β‘Becas disponibles! El dΓ­a incluye tiempo de preguntas y respuestas, un panel de cierre y experimentos.

ΒΏPreguntas?
Contacta a Bradley Lindsey: BLINDSEY@UTTYLER.EDU
o al 903-705-4812

DISCOVERYSCIENCEPLACE.ORG

UT Tyler Youth Code Jam

Join us for a free, fun, and exciting afternoon of hands-on coding, robotics, and technology exploration for pre-K through 8th-grade students! Open to all public school, homeschool, and private school students ages 4-14 and families. No prior Coding experience needed!

Who: Ages 4-14 and families

When: April 11, 2026

Time: 1 PM - 4 PM

Location: 3402 Old Omen Rd. Tyler, TX 75707

Cost: Free

Register: By April 3 at uttyler.edu/youth-code-jam


Activities Will Include:

  • Beginner Coding Activities

  • Robotics & Engineering Challenges

  • Makey Makey Creative Invention and Coding Projects

  • Robitcs Demos

  • Hands-on STEM Challenges

  • Digital Creativity and Game Design


First 200 students will receive a UT Tyler Youth Code Jam Shirt!


UT Tyler Youth Code Jam

‘AcompÑñanos para una tarde gratuita, divertida y emocionante de programación prÑctica, robótica y exploración tecnológica para estudiantes desde preescolar hasta 8.º grado! Abierto a estudiantes de escuelas públicas, privadas y educación en casa de 4 a 14 años, junto con sus familias. ‘No se necesita experiencia previa en programación!

QuiΓ©n: Edades de 4 a 14 aΓ±os y sus familias
CuΓ‘ndo: 11 de abril de 2026
Hora: 1:00 p. m. - 4:00 p. m.
Lugar: 3402 Old Omen Rd., Tyler, TX 75707
Costo: Gratis

Registro: Antes del 3 de abril en uttyler.edu/youth-code-jam

Las actividades incluirΓ‘n:

  • Actividades de programaciΓ³n para principiantes

  • Retos de robΓ³tica e ingenierΓ­a

  • Proyectos creativos de invenciΓ³n y programaciΓ³n con Makey Makey

  • Demostraciones de robΓ³tica

  • Retos prΓ‘cticos de STEM

  • Creatividad digital y diseΓ±o de videojuegos

Β‘Los primeros 200 estudiantes recibirΓ‘n una camiseta de UT Tyler Youth Code Jam!