STEM Expo

Exhibitors

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

Presentations & Experiences

• Midnight Science Club – "Search for the Next Star" (Presentation)
• 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.

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

  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.

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

  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.

USC & Campus Tours

• 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. 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 will be released at a later date. Limited to 500 participants.

• Office of Undergraduate Admissions – USC Application and Financial Aid Presentation

  Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC) 202
  1:30 – 2:30 PM

  Learn about the USC application process from the USC Office of Undergraduate Admissions! The presentation will cover 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.

• 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.