STEM Gulf Coast (Gulfport) STEM Saturday

HYDRAULICS & SIMPLE MACHINES !!

Build and test your own HYDRAULIC BRIDGE !

K-12 Grade FREE

STEM Gulf Coast to Host STEM Saturday Focused on “Hydraulics and Simple Machines” on September 19, 2026
Hands-On STEM Experience for K-12 Students to discover the science behind hydraulics and simple machines

Gulfport, MS — STEM Gulf Coast, is excited to present STEM Saturday: Hydraulics and Simple Machines on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM at Gaston Point Recreation Center. This free, hands-on STEM experience provides K-12 students with the chance to put engineering concepts into action while building, experimenting and discovering how these technologies are used in the world around them.

As part of STEM Gulf Coast’s ongoing STEM Saturday series, students will explore the fascinating science of fluid mechanics by constructing working models of a hydraulic bridge and hydraulic elevator. Alongside STEM professionals and volunteers, participants will discover how force and pressure are transmitted through liquids to lift and move objects and observe how hydraulic systems function in real-world engineering applications.

Volunteers Needed:

STEM professionals and college students are invited to volunteer and help inspire the next generation of engineers, scientists, and innovators. Undergraduate college student volunteers receive a $50 stipend. To sign up as a volunteer, please visit https://stemnola.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1310913.