STEM Expo

Exhibitors will be at Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg Human-Centered Computation Hall (GCS) on the 1st floor. You are welcome to drop by at any time throughout the STEM Expo to check out their booths.

Ward's Science – Science Olympiad kits, classroom science activities, and supplies

Empowerly – college admissions guidance for excelling students

Cambridge Centre for International Research (CCIR) – supports early-career researchers

Prequel – programs to help students find their passions

InGenius Prep – college admissions counseling for high-achieving students

American Red Cross Los Angeles Region – Provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education

Midnight Science Club – "Search for the Next Star"

Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg Human-Centered Computation Hall (GCS) 1st Floor
9 AM – 3 PM

National Free Flight Society (NFFS) – Flight Clinic

Test your flight devices alongside experts from the National Free Flight Society (NFFS). Their team will be on hand to offer guidance and share tips for flight events.

Kaprielian Hall (KAP) 147
9 AM – 3 PM

Empowerly – "How to Build a Competitive Profile for Computer Science, AI & Engineering" (Presentation)

Kaprielian Hall (KAP) 148
10 – 11 AM

Join Brennan Bowen, former UC Berkeley admissions officer, to learn how to build a standout STEM profile through academics, research, coding, leadership, and experiences like hackathons and internships. Get expert tips on essays, recommendations, and positioning yourself as a top applicant—plus a clear roadmap to succeed in competitive Computer Science and Engineering programs.

Prequel – "Last Minute Tournament Prep Ideas" (Presentation)

Kaprielian Hall (KAP) 148
11 AM – 12 PM

You've spent months preparing. Tomorrow is the day. This session shows you exactly how to pick up easy points, avoid mistakes, and outperform teams that "know more" than you. If you want a real edge before you compete, you should be in this room.

Cambridge Centre for International Research – "Built Different: The STEM Profile Top Universities Remember" (Presentation)

Kaprielian Hall (KAP) 148
12 – 1 PM

Most students wait for universities to decide whether their stats are "good enough." The strongest students work toward becoming serious learners: developing research questions they care about, engaging in mathematical inquisition, and a cultivating the learning spirit. See how Cambridge Centre for International Research and Princeton STEM Initiative help students turn simple performance into a STEM profile with direction, depth, and confidence. Presented by Julia Liang, University of Pennsylvania double master's graduate and Stanford doctoral candidate.

InGenius Prep – "Academic & Extracurricular Strategies: How Competitive STEM Applicants Get Into Top Schools" (Presentation)

Kaprielian Hall (KAP) 148
1 – 2 PM

Join former admissions officers from Harvard and the University of Chicago as they share how competitive STEM applicants stand out through academics, leadership, research, and extracurriculars in the college admissions process. Register for this session here.

CodeHS – "Code Craze Year 1 Results & Year 2 Plans" (Presentation)

Kaprielian Hall (KAP) 148
3 – 4 PM

Looking to learn more about the computer science, artificial intelligence, and the quantum Code Craze event? Attend this session to hear about Code Craze's first-year success and learn how to prepare your competitors for next year's Code Craze competitions. We will share event topics, test examples, year 1 feedback and plans for the 2026–2027 academic year. Presented by David Kleinhans.

USC Campus Tours

Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC) 202
9 AM – 3 PM (Hourly)

Join a 30-minute presentation followed by a guided 50-minute walking tour led by a USC student tour guide. During the presentation you will learn about admission requirements, important deadlines, and what the admissions team looks for in prospective students. This session will also provide an overview of financial aid, scholarships, and resources available to help support your USC educational journey. During the walking tour, you will explore key areas of campus, including residence halls, academic buildings, and research facilities, while gaining insight into student life, traditions, and resources. Tours provide a firsthand look at what it's like to be part of the USC community.

Reservations are required and limited to competitors. The registration link has been sent to each school's head coach. To comply with Youth Protection policies, registration must be completed by the attending coach or chaperone for each school group, rather than by individual students or families. Limited to 500 participants.

USC Dornsife Office of Admissions – Natural Sciences and Pre-Health (Presentation)

Taper Hall (THH) 101
4 – 5 PM

Explore the wide range of natural science majors offered through USC's famous Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, such as astronomy, physics, chemistry, geological sciences, and more. This session also includes information on academic pathways, research opportunities, and additional resources supporting students pursuing pre-health tracks such as medicine, dentistry, and other health professions. Seats will be first come, first serve in the auditorium.

USC Viterbi Office of Admissions – Engineering and Computer Science (Presentation)

Taper Hall (THH) 201
4 – 5 PM

Learn about the top engineering and computer science programs at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. This session will cover available majors, academic expectations, and opportunities for hands-on learning, research, and internships. Attendees will gain insight into career pathways and the resources available to support student success in engineering and technology fields. Seats will be first come, first serve in the auditorium.