# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Growing Exploration in Science and Technology (GEST) 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Growing Exploration in Science & Technology (GEST) is an annual outreach event held at the Duke University Marine Laboratory that introduces middle school students to the exciting world of STEM. Through hands-on activities, interactive workshops, and panel discussions led by local scientists, GEST inspires students from diverse backgrounds to explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Our mission is to create an inclusive space where all students can envision themselves as future STEM leaders, fostering confidence and curiosity to shape a more equitable future. 

Middle school participant registration can be found HERE: https://sites.duke.edu/gest/registration-and-resources/information-for-participants/

For more info, see our website: https://sites.duke.edu/gest/

Can't volunteer but still want to help? Donate here: https://tickets.duke.edu/students/Online/donationDetails.asp?gift_id=E7827A84-EC8A-469B-9101-ADF47E1884CF
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/beaufort/growing-exploration-in-science-and-technology-gest-2026/200029889513222
- **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://sites.duke.edu/gest/registration-and-resources/information-for-participants/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=beaufort-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Beaufort
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Duke University Marine Lab
- **lat**: 34.71656
- **long**: -76.67231
- **full address**: Duke University Marine Lab, 125 Duke Marine Lab Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516-8648, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Growing Exploration in Science and Technology (https://allevents.in/org/growing-exploration-in-science-and-technology/27644862)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Duke University Marine Lab, 125 Duke Marine Lab Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516-8648, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Growing Exploration in Science and Technology
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, nonprofit, business
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Growing Exploration in Science and Technology (GEST) 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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