Free learning events for middle and high school students

In addition to classroom outreach and campus tours, we hold annual signature events to get youth excited about careers in science, technology, engineering, and math, with an emphasis on their application to the health sciences. 

These events are FREE opportunities for students to meet health care providers and students, explore the many different career paths in health care, and learn more about health literacy topics.

Students must attend with a parent, teacher, or guardian present for the duration of the program. Learning opportunities for adults in attendance cover relevant topics like the medical school application process, teen mental health, and more.

Kids Go STEM

Fun, interactive activities for students in grades 6 through 8 led by University of Iowa health care professionals, scientists, and students.

A health care provider and a middle school student participate in an activity involving caring for a simulated infant.

Teens Go STEM

Advanced medical simulation activities and tours of medical and research facilities designed to help high school students explore career options in the health sciences.

A group of high school students tour the AirCare helicopter.

I liked seeing people who are successful in what I might want to do.

10th grade student from Alleman, Iowa