Past Events

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  Sun, Mar 22

  TEDx Youth - speaker Alyssa Huang (AspireED) / 

  Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

  Details

  Mar 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM

  Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, 1100 Ellis Street, San Francisco. (Sister Caroline Theatre)

  "Where the Real STEM Gap Begins." Alyssa Huang will discuss the the current gender and socioeconomic STEM gaps, associated statistics, implications, and potential solutions. Tickets are free, but are limited and must be reserved. Please use the QR code.
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  Wed, Mar 18

  Basic Financial Literacy / 

  The Branson School

  Details

  Mar 18, 2026, 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM

  The Branson School, 39 Fernhill Ave, Ross, CA 94957, USA

  Seminar focused on real-world economics and practical learning offering fun prizes for participants. Open to everyone. Sponsored by the Branson's Women in Finance Club.
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  Sat, Mar 07

  North Bay Science Discovery Day (NBSDD) / 

  Sonoma County Fairgrounds

  Details

  Mar 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA

  NBSDD is a free community science festival with 11,000 attendees/year featuring interactive exhibits for children and families designed to spark curiosity. AspireED will host a STEM education booth with 3 activities, offer educational pamphlets, and give away free 500 STEM kits.
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  Sun, Feb 22

  Create and Assemble 500 STEM kits / 

  AspireED

  Details

  Feb 22, 2026, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

  AspireED, Mill Valley

  High school students from Branson, Novato HS, & San Marin will collectively assemble 500 STEM kits for AspireED's upcoming STEM booth at the North Bay Science Discovery Day. Kits will contain 6 science activities for 4-10yo kids (instructions in both English/Spanish), designed to inspire curiosity.
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  Tue, Feb 03

  AspireED 2026 Scholarship Applications Open (deadline 3/29/26) / 

  San Rafael, Next Generation Scholars

  Details

  Feb 03, 2026, 8:00 AM – Mar 29, 2026, 1:56 AM

  San Rafael, Next Generation Scholars

  AspireED, in partnership with the Branson School, will offer $1,560 of scholarships to 1st generation middle schoolers to attend summer STEM enrichment classes. Applications available at Next Generation Scholars (NGS) Scholar House, or by contacting AspireED.
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  Wed, Jan 07

  Speaker: Jessica Spaly. Partner at Capital Group. (Morgan Stanley/KKR) / 

  Ross

  Details

  Jan 07, 2026, 11:20 AM – 12:00 PM

  Ross, 39 Fernhill Ave, Ross, CA 94957, USA

  Jessica Spaly, partner at Capital Group, began her career at Morgan Stanley, then later became the first women hired at KKR. As a trailblazing leader in finance, she shares her experience and insights with girls interested in pursuing careers in business and STEM.
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  Wed, Nov 05

  Speaker: Dr. Lydia The, PhD. (Eli-Lilly, VP of Strategy and Growth) / 

  Branson School

  Details

  Nov 05, 2025, 11:20 AM – 12:00 PM

  Branson School

  Description of career path from McKinsey consulting to Eli Lilly and discussion of the current pharmaceutical industry landscape
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  Sat, Oct 25

  AspireED attends the UCSF Bay Area Science Festival / 

  San Francisco

  Details

  Oct 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  San Francisco, UCSF Mission Bay Campus
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  Sat, Oct 04

  STEM booth at the Canal Alliance Community Fair / 

  San Rafael

  Details

  Oct 04, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  San Rafael, Canal Alliance

  Six engaging science activities offered for ages 3-11, along with free STEM kit giveaway!
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  Mon, Sep 22

  Fall classroom STEM donations / 

  Next Generation Scholars

  Details

  Sep 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  Next Generation Scholars, San Rafael, CA, USA
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  Mon, Sep 08

  Fall 2025 After School Science Classes (1st-4th grade) Begin / 

  San Rafael

  Details

  Sep 08, 2025, 3:40 PM – 5:00 PM

  San Rafael, San Rafael, CA, USA
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  Mon, Aug 04

  Launch of Student Mentorship Program / 

  San Francisco Bay, California, USA

  Details

  Aug 04, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

  San Francisco Bay, California, USA
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  Wed, Jun 25

  Summer STEM enrichment classroom donations / 

  San Rafael

  Details

  Jun 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

  San Rafael, Next Generation Scholars Program
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  Sun, May 18

  2025 AspireED scholarship winners announced / 

  San Rafael

  Details

  May 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

  San Rafael, San Rafael, CA, USA
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  Sun, Nov 03

  Launch of Free Middle School Mathletes Classes (2024) / 

  San Rafael

  Details

  Nov 03, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  San Rafael, Next Generation Scholars
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  Mon, Jan 16

  Launch of Free Peer Tutoring Program (2023) / 

  Marin County

  Details

  Jan 16, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

  Marin County, Corte Madera