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Upcoming San Diego STEM Events for Students and Professionals This Fall

Fall in San Diego is packed with exciting opportunities for students and professionals to dive deeper into STEM. Whether you’re a high school student exploring future career paths, a college scholar looking to connect with mentors, or a professional eager to grow your network and stay current on innovations, there’s something for everyone. From hands-on experiences at local institutions to industry networking events and high-impact conferences, these upcoming events are shaping the future of STEM in our region. Here’s a roundup of can’t-miss STEM happenings this fall.

 

While we’re not hosting these events, they’re happening in our community soon – and you might just find a Fellow or Mentor there!

2025 Great Minds in STEM Conference

October 2-4, 2025 | Downtown San Diego

National diversity-focused STEM conference with professional development, career fairs, and the HENAAC Awards Show.

Perfect for: Students in STEM

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2025 Sanford Stem Cell Institute Symposium

October 16-17, 2025 | UC San Diego

Annual conference on translational stem cell medicine featuring leading experts, interactive panels, and keynote presentations, with virtual and in-person attendance options.

Perfect for: Researchers, scientists, and the public interested in stem cell medicine

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SeaWorld STEM Day

November 13, 2025 | Downtown San Diego

Hands-on STEM day at SeaWorld San Diego featuring interactive exhibits, real-world STEM applications, and marine life exploration for students of all ages. Every station is tailored to the student’s age group to ensure appropriate content and challenges.a

Perfect for: Students and families with children in grades 1-12

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Neuroscience 2025

November 15-17, 2025 | San Diego Convention Center

Scientists from around the world sharing research, discussing new ideas, and attending sessions together. There will be networking events, awards, exhibits, and more experiences!

Perfect for: Students and professionals

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AVID National Conference

December 11-13, 2025 | San Diego Bay

Celebrating 45 years of the AVID program, the AVID National Conference will have over 80 concurrent sessions to share educational research and how to engage in best practices.

Perfect for: Students and educators

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