STEM Showcase

STEM Showcase is a science fair event for students in New Brunswick who love Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

The one-day event will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the downtown Fredericton Convention Centre. Anglophone sector students will display projects demonstrating learning in STEM. Tour through the student exhibits and visit booths from some of our provincial partners!

STEM Showcase is also a chance to celebrate students selected to participate in the Youth Science Canada-Wide Science Fair. 

When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Where: Fredericton Convention Centre, 670 Queen Street

Cost: Free

If you would like to participate as a student, or contribute as a volunteer or exhibitor, please email Ryan Jones at [email protected].

Visitors: Will be required to sign-in at the main doors.

Parking: The East End Parking Garage located next door offers more than 500 covered parking spaces. Note the license plate number and pay at a payment station nearby including one located near the Fredericton Convention Centre reception area (no need to return the receipt to the vehicle).

Parking meters line streets adjacent to the Fredericton Convention Centre, e.g., Queen St., King St., St. John St. 

At the end of Carleton St., behind Officer’s Square next to the river—a block from the event venue—another 70 spots of surface, metered parking are available.

Search for HotSpot Parking in the app launcher on a mobile device and pay or top-up remotely.

Wi-Fi: Wireless network is available for free at the Fredericton Convention Centre, visitors will use the “FCC-Visitor” option and must agree to the terms and conditions.

Venue: The Fredericton Convention Centre is an accessible venue, with gender-neutral washroom options available. Please consult the general floor plan  in advance.

2025: A lot of smart young people from New Brunswick gathered at the Fredericton Convention Centre on April 2, 2025 for the annual STEM Showcase, where students shared their work in science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun and exciting way.

Ryan Jones, who helps students learn about math and science for the Department of Education, said, "It was a great day; it went even better than we expected." He worked closely with Winnie Hsu and many others to make sure students had a positive experience.

“We had so much buy-in and engagement from students, and the school districts,” Jones said. “More people participated than we thought, and everyone seemed to leave feeling appreciated and excited. We challenged everyone to meet someone from a different school district, and many did — that was really meaningful."

About 130 students took part, presenting around 75 projects. There were also 25 judges and 19 booths from colleges, companies, and science groups.