STEAM Showcase
Sponsored by: STCU
Engage in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) experiences in the Great Room at CenterPlace Regional Event Center. Join the community as we gather businesses, schools, and lots of STEAM students.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
CenterPlace Regional Event Center
Journey through diverse STEAM experiences as you explore interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations throughout CenterPlace. Spokane Valley Tech students will challenge visitors with the classic spaghetti tower engineering challenge, while Spokane County Water Resources offers fascinating insights into our region’s water systems and conservation efforts. Eastern Washington University Biology brings the wonders of life science to life through engaging demonstrations that make complex concepts accessible to all ages.
The Girl Scouts will inspire future scientists with activities designed to build confidence in STEAM fields, and industry leaders Wagstaff and Novelis showcase how engineering and technology drive modern manufacturing innovation. Dishman Hills Conservancy connects visitors to environmental science and conservation, while Fred Hutch presents cutting-edge health science education through their interactive exhibits. Spokane Community College representatives will be on hand to share exciting opportunities for continued STEAM education and career pathways.
Don’t miss the unique fusion of art and science when the Spokane Symphony’s BeethoVan performance demonstrates how classical music and scientific innovation intersect. Younger visitors will especially enjoy the petting zoo from 12:00-3:00 p.m., where they can learn about animal science and care while meeting friendly animals.
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor STCU for making STEAM education accessible to our community.
STEAM Showcase Registration
NOTE: There are no participation fees for the STEAM Showcase.
1. All materials need to stay in the space provided. Distributing material outside of activity space will not be allowed.
2. Additional tables and materials are the participants’ responsibility.
3. One (1) six-foot table will be provided per registered space.
4. Booth Hours are 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., September 20, 2025. Booths must be manned the entirety of the STEAM Showcase.
5. Must request outlet access a week before event day if needed.
6. Set up is Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
7. The festival will assume no responsibility for any loss due to fire, weather, theft, or other damage which might occur.
8. NO guns, knives (including toy), generators allowed on site.
9. Please contact the STEAM Committee Chair if you would like to bring trailers.
10. Compliance with county and/or state ordinance, taxes, and laws is the responsibility of participant.
11. Confirmation with more information will be sent out upon receipt of registration.
Entry Deadline: To be a participant at the steam showcase your registration is due by September 8th. All entries after are accepted as space allows.
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Here are some of this year’s participating businesses and organizations.
Providers of technology and equipment to cast aluminum billet and ingot.
Stop by and interact with our inflatable colorectal education cancer exhibit.
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Welcome to SVT-engaging programs & beyond-the-book learning for high school students.
Dishman Hills Conservancy was founded in 1966, and is Washington’s oldest Land Trust. Our mission is to permanently protect the Dishman Hills while connecting people to nature through conservation, education, and recreation.
Eastern Washington University Department of Biology. Microscope setup to look at water insects. Animal identification keys with samples of animal skins and skulls.
Novelis is a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and a world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling. Driven by our purpose of “shaping a sustainable world together,” we work alongside our customers to provide innovative, low-carbon, and high-recycled-content aluminum solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets.
As a member-owned financial cooperative, STCU provides broad community support of education, arts and culture, and local causes consistent with STCU’s mission and purpose.
Interactive Stormwater Runoff Model where students can observe how land use impacts the way water flows in our communities. Students can be the engineers, redesigning the city to see if they can get more water to infiltrate through the soil, and then eventually into the aquifer rather than running off the surface and going directly into a storm drain where pollution would not be filtered.
Spokane Community College is an accredited institution known for leading programs in automotive, aviation, cosmetology, culinary arts, electronics, healthcare, hydraulics & pneumatics, machining and welding, just to name a few.
The BeethoVan, a 16-foot box truck featuring a mobile stage, was originally owned by the defunct Inland Northwest Opera. In October, a grant from the Hagan Foundation permitted the purchase of this unique vehicle, which allows the symphony to explore the region beyond the walls of the Fox Theater.
Younger visitors will especially enjoy the petting zoo from 12:00-3:00 p.m., where they can learn about animal science and care while meeting friendly animals.