STEM fair is set for Feb. 11
Expo from noon to 3 p.m. is open to the public.
Then Marion County Public Schools Superintendent Diane Gullett, left, shakes hands with Megha Sandrapaty of Forest High School, during the 2025 Big Springs Regional STEM Fair. [Submitted photo/file]
The Big Springs Regional STEM Fair, a long-standing Marion County tradition promoting inquiry and innovation since 1958, will return to Ocala on Feb. 11. The event will feature more than 100 student research projects created by middle and high school students from across Marion County.
As part of the fair, Big Springs STEM will host a STEM Expo that will be open to the public from noon to 3 p.m., inviting families, educators and community members to explore student research and connect with local STEM professionals. The Expo will provide an opportunity to see how students in grades 6 through 12 are engaging in scientific inquiry, engineering design and innovative problem solving, the news release noted.
The fair supports eligible Marion County students by encouraging hands-on research and real-world application of science, technology, engineering and mathematics through competitive and educational experiences. Exhibitors at the expo will include local STEM organizations and community partners dedicated to fostering the next generation of innovators.
The fair will take place at the Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St. Admission to the expo is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit marionschools.net/bigsprings
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