2026 Smart Girls Rock!
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (8:00 AM - 3:00 PM) (CST)
Description
Science is cool. So is technology, engineering, arts, and math. And when our community rallies around getting girls excited about STEAM, the results really rock. This day-long, interactive mentoring event, hosted within the walls of a regional STEAM employer, connects the Fox Cities science and tech community with girls in area high schools. Smart Girls Rock! is designed to inspire students' interest in STEAM careers and provide them the academic and career planning guidance they need to get where they want to go.
Student Registration: Schools will be provided with information in the fall of 2026.
What to Expect:
The event will bring together mentors and students for a full day of learning, inspiration, and connection. Students will start the morning with a welcome and mentor introductions before rotating through three interactive exploration sessions, each featuring hands-on experiences with different STEAM-focused booths. Along the way, they’ll enjoy lunch, hear from the host, and have the chance to win raffle prizes. The day will close with a group photo and a final thank you, leaving students inspired and empowered by the opportunities ahead.
Check out this year's activities below:
| STEAM Category | Company | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Science | Encapsys | Sodium Alginate Capsules - students make solid "capsules" out of two liquids |
| Science | Nutritional Healing | Sugar & Fat Shock Lab |
| Science | Amcor | From Concept to Cup: A Food Packaging Challenge |
| Technology | Plexus Corp. | Robotics Build |
| Technology | Jewelers Mutual Group | Spot the Scam: Cyber Detective in the Age of AI |
| Technology | The Boldt Company | Coinage Build |
| Engineering | Miller Electric | Live Plasma Cutting |
| Engineering | Gulfstream Aerospacee | Weight and Balance Exercise |
| Engineering | Walbec Group | Simulators - Finish designing a "model" of a road project. |
| Art | the wandering table | Design Your Own Food Truck |
| Art | Appleton Police Department | Photography - Capturing close-up photos of fingerprints to scale and the importance of injury photography. |
| Art | Menasha Corporation | Frito Lay Chip Display - How we designed it and how to assemble it |
| Math | Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) | Students will estimate how long it will take to charge an EV Vehicle using various charging scenarios |
| Math | Galloway Company | Ice Cream Shop Owner |
| Math | Miron Consruction Co., Inc. | Mock-Bid for a new School Gym. |
Interested in sponsoring? Please reach out to Eric Broten at ebroten@foxcc.net to see what is available and ask any questions.
Please be advised that photo or video may be taken at this event for use on the Chamber website, social media, and/or other promotional materials. Your attendance at this event gives consent to the Fox Cities Chamber to use your image and likeness for educational, archival, or promotional purposes. Please note that any unauthorized video recording of this event is not permitted. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Sponsors
Host Sponsor
Bag Sponsor
T-Shirt Sponsor
Station Sponsor
Student Sponsor
Raffle Sponsor
Talent Titan
Supporting Sponsor
In-Kind Partner
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