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STEAM’D Fest 2026 | May 14-16

STEAM'D Fest

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, and Design

Three-day public event highlighting graduating students’ work throughout ×îÐÂÂé¶¹Ó°ÒôÊÓÆµâ€™s Bill & Leila Cilker School Art and Design and the School of Science and Math.

Location/Buildings: Cilker School of Art and Design, Science and Math, Planetarium, Visual Arts Building, and WVC Performing Arts Building.

Dates: May 14-16, 2026

Thursday, May 14
Event Time Location
Jazz Under the Stars
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6:00-7:00 p.m. Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
Digital Music Center Grand Opening 7:00-9:00 p.m. Learning Resource Commons
Cilker Student Film Fest 8:00-10:00 p.m. Learning Resource Commons 156

 

Friday, May 15
Event Time Location
Open Studio Figure Drawing Workshop 3:00-4:30 p.m. Cilker 115
Vocal Workshop
A workshop for the (non)singer with emphasis on breathing, pronunciation, and intonation.
3:00-4:00 p.m. Cilker 135
Monoprinting Workshop 3:00-6:00 p.m. Cilker 126
Chamber Music Concert 5:00-6:00 p.m. Cilker Lounge
Screen Printing with Oaxacali Studios 5:00-8:00 p.m. Cilker Lobby
Art Gallery Opening 6:30-8:00 p.m. Visual Art Building VAB 100
Portfolio Reviews 6:30-8:00 p.m. Cilker Building
Student Art Sale 6:30-8:00 p.m. CHE 126 & 124
Content Pick-Up Party 18.3 "Perform" 6:30-10:00 p.m. Cilker Building
Makerspace Open Hours 6:30-10:00 p.m. Cilker 127
Applied Music Concert 6:45-7:15 p.m. Cilker Lounge
Musical Theater Performance 7:15-7:45 p.m. Cilker Lounge
Annual Graduating Fashion Design Student Fashion Show 8:00-9:00 p.m. Cilker Building (Front Lawn)
Live Band Performance 9:00-10:00 p.m. Cilker Main Stage

 

Saturday, May 16
Event Time Location
Dance Caravan 3:00-4:00 p.m. Cilker Main Stage
Dance Caravan 7:30-9:00 p.m. Cilker Main Stage
 

 

Thursday, May 14

Experience an unforgettable evening of music and ambiance at Jazz Under the Stars in the Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium. Set beneath the simulated night sky, this unique event combines the smooth sounds of live jazz with a breathtaking backdrop. This special performance promises a perfect blend of art and science in an immersive setting.

EventTimeLocation
Jazz Under the Stars
Tickets are available on .
6:00-7:00 p.m. Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium

 

Saturday, May 16
The Main Stage Events Time Location
The Physics of the Force
Light saber sword demonstrations and physics talk.
Noon-1:30 p.m. Science and Math Quad Area, Left of Stairs
Science Comedian Brian Malow
Laugh while you learn with the nation's premier science funnyman!
4-5 p.m. SM 36
The Highlight Events Time Location
Student Showcase
Biology: Blood Typing
Physics: UV Color Changing Beads
Math: Origami
Chemistry: TBA
Computer Information Systems (CIS): TBA
11 a.m.-Noon Biology: SM 8
Physics: SM 10
Math: SM 9
Chemistry: SM 7
CIS: SM 6
Student Research Posters
Explore the innovative projects from our own rising stars.
First round: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Second round: 1-2 p.m.
MESA Center NWP 4 and 5
Climate Carnival
Games, booths, and sustainability fun for all ages.
1-2 p.m. Science and Math Quad Area, Left of SM 7
The Future of Tech
Drone flight demos by ×îÐÂÂé¶¹Ó°ÒôÊÓÆµ & robotics with the SJSU Robotics Club.
1:30-2 p.m. Outside of NWP 1-3
Nature in Action
"Silent Hunters" – An intimate look at the California Owl Program.
2-3 p.m. Science and Math Quad Area, Left of Stairs
The Path to Success Events Time Location
Stanford University Graduate Student Panel
Hear about the STEM journey of Stanford graduate students.
12:30-1:30 p.m. SM 35
Stanford University Community College Outreach/
Learn about elite internship opportunities 
Throughout the day Math Resource Center