The Nevada County STEAM Expo 2026 proudly showcased the creativity, curiosity, and innovation of students from across Nevada County through hands-on scientific inquiry, engineering design, visual arts, media arts, and project-based learning experiences.

Science & Engineering Showcase

This year’s Science & Engineering Expo featured:

  • 31 student projects
  • 45 student participants
  • 15 collaborative teams

Students from Mount Saint Mary Academy, Magnolia Intermediate School, Cottage Hill Elementary School, Deer Creek Elementary School, Clear Creek School, and Nevada Union High School explored topics connected to chemistry, environmental science, medicine, renewable energy, behavioral science, and engineering design.

Highlighted projects included:

  • Nature’s Filtration Station
  • Why Don’t Birds Get Shocked on Power Lines?
  • Milk into Plastic
  • The Heart of the Matter
  • Carbohydrates and Blood Sugar
  • Positive Vibes Only

Arts Showcase

The 2026 Arts Showcase featured:

  • 24 student projects
  • 24 student artists
  • Participation from schools across Nevada County including Nevada City School of the Arts, Nevada Union High School, Mount Saint Mary Academy, and Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning.

Student artists showcased work across drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, digital media, printmaking, animation, and performing arts.

Highlighted projects included:

  • Self Portrait Broccoli Man
  • A Quiet Calm in Nature
  • Animation
  • Tessa Character Design
  • Blue Eyes
  • For Grammy
  • The Convenient Closet
  • Raven Canopic Jar

Many projects across both showcases reflected strong alignment to California State Standards through inquiry, creative expression, engineering practices, design thinking, communication, and real-world problem solving.

The Nevada County STEAM Expo continues to inspire students to think critically, create boldly, and connect their learning to the world around them through science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

We extend our gratitude to our students, educators, families, sponsors, and community partners who continue to make this event possible.

Special thanks to:

  • Ben Franklin Crafts
  • Beads Galore