Miami Marlins Host S.T.E.A.M. Day for Local Students

Ballpark transformed into interactive hub for hands-on learning activities and robotics demos.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:06pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting students engaged with various technology exhibits and robotic demonstrations inside a baseball stadium, conceptually representing the hands-on learning opportunities provided at the Marlins' S.T.E.A.M. Day event.A vibrant, interactive STEM learning experience takes over the home of the Miami Marlins, sparking students' interest in future careers in science and technology.Today in Miami

The home of the Miami Marlins, loanDepot Park, was transformed into an interactive hub focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) for a special event on Thursday. Children from schools across South Florida participated in a range of hands-on activities and robotic demonstrations, with the goal of connecting education to real-world career opportunities.

Why it matters

The Marlins' S.T.E.A.M. Day event aims to inspire and engage local students in STEM-related fields, providing them with unique, hands-on experiences that can help spark their interest in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and other innovative industries.

The details

The Marlins partnered with Florida Power & Light to host the S.T.E.A.M. Day event, which featured a variety of interactive exhibits and demonstrations for the participating students. In addition to the educational activities, some students also had the opportunity to take part in pre-game festivities on the field and to watch the Marlins' game against the Cincinnati Reds.

  • The S.T.E.A.M. Day event took place on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Miami Marlins

The professional baseball team that plays its home games at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida.

Florida Power & Light

The electric utility company that partnered with the Marlins to host the S.T.E.A.M. Day event.

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The takeaway

The Marlins' S.T.E.A.M. Day event demonstrates the team's commitment to supporting STEM education and inspiring the next generation of innovators in the local community.