NEXGEN STEM ACADEMY
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NEXGEN STEM ACADEMY

Building the Next Generation of Leaders Inspired by Curiosity, Creativity, and Innovation.
About NexGen

OUR MISSION

The NexGen STEM Academy seeks to build the next generation of leaders that are inspired to assess and solve community and global problems collaboratively through curiosity, creativity, and innovation.

The Great STEM(+) Expo!

An event for all ages from all schools to engage in STEM+ activities through hands-on exploration. Guest speakers, demonstrations of cool technology and the chance to play and learn all while having fun !
Date: 05/20/2023 | Time: 9:00 am- 2:00 pm | Cost: Free | Age: All Ages
Address: 607 Morris Street, Salisbury, Maryland 20801
https://remakelearningdays.org/event/the-great-stem-expo/
An event for all ages to engage in STEM+ activities through hands on exploration. Participants will have the chance to create and explore geographical terrains through augmented reality, immerse themselves in the “local neighborhood” within an interactive star field and explore the vastness of our own solar system by taking a scaled walking tour down the main hall. Other activities include simulating meteorite impacts on planetary bodies, modeling the effects of a black hole and designing their own galaxy. Engineering opportunities include designing paper coasters, Lego free builds, Lego challenges, Kinex roller coasters and designing and launching paper rockets and paper airplanes! Creativity will be on display through the inclusion of the arts to create model galaxies, watercolor space scrapes and planetary lanterns. The NeXus Lab will be demonstrating 3D printing technology, offering short tutorials on how they work and why they are an important tech tool. Also, the laser cutter and CNC machine will be functional offering guest insight and opportunity to engage with the equipment. Included during the day there will be demonstrations and information provided by M4 Reactor Makerspace, Minds in Motion Children’s’ Museum, First Robotics Team, Lego League and Destination Imagination. Short presentations by students will be held in the media center showcasing their hard work and effort with a focus on increasing their STEM knowledge and skill set.
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Wicomico County Robotics Club (TEC Tigers)
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3D Printing in The NeXus (Hub for Innovation)

Checkout pictures from the past expo's!

Want to volunteer, collaborate, or donate to our event?
Email info@smsnexgenstem.org or call Dr. Chad Pavlekovich at 443-365-0723

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”

- Albert Einstein

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Building the Next Generation of Leaders Inspired by Curiosity, Creativity, and Innovation.
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Contact Us

James N. McCrobie, M.S.
Academy Facilitator
jmccrobi@wcboe.org
Chad Pavlekovich, Ed.D.
STEM Curriculum Specialist/ Founder
cpavleko@wcboe.org
Terance Dunn, M.Ed.
Salisbury Middle Principal
tdunn@wcboe.org
  • Home
  • At a Glance
  • Academic Studies
    • Academic Units of Study
    • Academic Content Focus Areas >
      • Environmental Studies
      • Agricultural Studies
      • Engineering Design and Emerging Technologies
      • Engineering/ Computer Science: Project Lead the Way- Gateway
    • Academic Unit Capstone Project Showcase >
      • 6th Cryptid Hunters
      • 7th Patient Zero
      • 8th Project Vulcan
      • 6th-8th Project Green
      • 6th-8th The Bee's Knees!
  • Lab Facilities
    • NeXus- Hub for Innovation
    • Lab for Agriculture and the Environment >
      • NexGen Garden Guide
  • STEM Faculty
    • Natural Sciences >
      • Chad Pavlekovich, Ed.D.
    • Social and Geographical Sciences >
      • James N. McCrobie, M.S.
    • Engineering/Computer Science >
      • Keith Simpkins, B.S.
    • Mathematics >
      • Rachel Thompson, B.S.
      • Katie Serenyi, M.Ed.
    • Literacy and Research >
      • Katie Vinroot, M.Ed.
  • Extracurricular
    • Robotics: FIRST Lego League
  • Events
    • A Seminar on the Plausability of Cryptids
    • Patient Zero: Searching for the Answers to the Unknown Illness Amoung Us
    • The Great STEM(+) Expo