# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Rhode Island STEAM Expo
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: As part of the Math Matters RI initiative, RIDE, in partnership with Governor McKee will hold the second Math Matters RI celebration.About this EventAs part of the Math Matters RI initiative, the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), in partnership with Governor Dan McKee's Office, will host a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Expo at the Providence Career & Technical Academy on Saturday, May 9, 2026. This event will be the second Math Matters RI celebration and will include professional learning for PK-12 educators, fun activities and workshops for students and their families, and interactive exhibits for all.The RI STEAM Expo will offer free food and prizes and feature several concurrent programming strands designed to engage learners from early childhood through adulthood:Interactive Exhibit HallThe Expo Hall will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm in the PCTA Field House and will feature more than 40 interactive STEAM exhibits hosted by colleges, community organizations, industry partners, student groups, and government agencies. Exhibitors will offer hands-on activities that connect science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics to real-world applications and career pathways.Family WorkshopsFamilies and students of all ages are invited to participate in family workshops designed to support STEAM learning at home. Sessions will include engaging, age-appropriate activities, strategies for supporting student curiosity and problem-solving, and exploration of STEAM-related academic and career opportunities from pre-kindergarten through high school. Families can register online for workshops.Professional Learning for EducatorsEducators from across Rhode Island are invited to participate in professional learning sessions, which will begin at 7:30am. Sessions will be offered across grade levels and topic areas, with a focus on high-quality STEAM instruction, emerging technologies, and partnerships that support student learning. Educators attending eligible sessions may earn Professional Learning Units (PLUs). Educators can register for professional learning sessions online.Panel Discussion: Preparing Rhode Island’s Future STEAM WorkforceThe Expo will also feature a panel discussion titled “Educating Rhode Island’s Future STEAM Workforce in the Digital Age,” bringing together leaders from Rhode Island higher education and industry. Panelists will discuss the skills, experiences, and collaborations needed to prepare students for future careers in an increasingly digital and innovation-driven economy. The panel will be moderated by Michael Hobin, RIDE’s Director of College & Career Readiness.Panelists include:Katherine Sutton, Workforce Development Specialist at General Dynamics/Electric BoatDavid Marble, President & CEO, OSHEANDr Tim Henry, Associate Professor of Computer Science, RICSemhal Katz, 2026 Cybersecurity degree candidate, RICJulissa Disu, Director of Youth Career Readiness Programs, Governor’s Workforce Board/RIDLTThe RI STEAM Expo is free and open to all, but registration on Eventbrite is required.Families and educators are encouraged to register in advance and review the full program schedule online.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/the-rhode-island-steam-expo/100001985156343061
- **Event Categories**: business, exhibitions, workshops, science-fair, nonprofit, it, art, job-fairs
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: Providence Career & Technical Academy
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Providence
- **state**: RI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Providence Career & Technical Academy
- **lat**: 41.8165188
- **long**: -71.4218319
- **full address**: Providence Career & Technical Academy, 41 Fricker Street, Providence, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Rhode Island STEAM Expo being held?
  - **A:** The Rhode Island STEAM Expo takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Providence Career & Technical Academy, 41 Fricker Street, Providence, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Rhode Island STEAM Expo?
  - **A:** The Rhode Island STEAM Expo is organized by Rhode Island Department of Education.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Rhode Island STEAM Expo is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Providence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Rhode Island STEAM Expo sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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