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Kissimmee Today
By the People, for the People
NeoCity Hosts Annual Community STEM Day
Interactive demos and hands-on activities showcase science, technology, engineering, and math for hundreds of children and parents.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:50am
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The second annual NeoCity STEM Day in Kissimmee, Florida drew hundreds of children and parents to celebrate science, technology, engineering, and math through interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and demonstrations from local companies, agencies, and academic institutions.
Why it matters
The NeoCity STEM Day event aims to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and technologists by exposing young people to the practical applications of STEM fields in their community. As a growing tech hub, NeoCity is positioning itself as a hub for STEM education and workforce development.
The details
The event featured booths and activities from a variety of organizations including the Florida Semiconductor Engine, LocatorX, Plug and Play Tech Center, SkyWater Technology, Smart Radar System, and Weather STEM. Government agencies like the Osceola County Emergency Management, Fire Rescue, and Sheriff's Office also participated to demonstrate how STEM is vital to their work. One highlight was a 13-year-old boy, Nathaniel Gray, who earned his FCC Technician License by demonstrating his knowledge of electromagnetic waves, electronics, and mathematics used in HAM radio.
- The second annual NeoCity STEM Day took place on Saturday, April 2, 2026.
- Last year's inaugural STEM Day event in 2025 had an estimated attendance of 1,200 participants.
The players
NeoCity
A technology-focused development in Kissimmee, Florida that is positioning itself as a hub for STEM education and workforce development.
Nathaniel Gray
A 13-year-old boy from Kissimmee who earned his FCC Technician License by demonstrating his knowledge of the science behind HAM radio.
Osceola County Emergency Management
A government agency that participated in the NeoCity STEM Day event to showcase how STEM is vital to their work.
What they’re saying
“I was really influenced by my grandfather, who was a HAM radio operator.”
— Nathaniel Gray, 13-year-old student
What’s next
The NeoCity STEM Day event is expected to return in 2027, building on the growing success and attendance of the annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math.
The takeaway
The NeoCity STEM Day showcases how a community can come together to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and technologists through hands-on learning and exposure to real-world STEM applications. As a tech hub, NeoCity is positioning itself as a leader in STEM education and workforce development.
