NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher moves annual Femme in STEM to Independence Mall

Femme in STEM 2026 — New location, more excitement

WILMINGTON — Femme in STEM will go on even as the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF) is closed for a yearslong renovation and expansion. NCAFF is calling for exhibitors for the 8th Annual Femme in STEM Saturday, Sept. 26,…

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher moves annual Femme in STEM to Independence Mall

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher will host its annual Femme in STEM event at a new location this year as the aquarium undergoes renovations and expansion. The 8th Annual Femme in STEM is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Independence Mall Center Court in Wilmington. The free community event is designed to introduce children and families to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics…

Fort Fisher aquarium seeks exhibitors for 'Femme in STEM'

A past Femme in STEM event held at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. The annual daylong program offers immersive experiences and opportunities to engage with leaders in their fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Photo: N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is “looking for out-of-the-box exhibits that inspire wonder and curiosity” to take part in its annual daylong program that highlight…