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Cleveland Cavaliers Meets Science with “Score with STEM” Event
An Interactive Day of STEM Discovery with the NEOSTEM Ecosystem and NBA Basketball Coming March 16
CLEVELAND, OH – March 13, 2025 – The Northeast Ohio STEM Ecosystem – NEOSTEM – the region’s leading collaborative network for STEM education and workforce development, is partnering with the Cleveland Cavaliers to present “Score with STEM.”
This interactive educational event combines the excitement of professional basketball with hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The special event will take place on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Tower City in downtown Cleveland.
Score with STEM offers hundreds of students and families a unique opportunity to explore real-world STEM application through the lens of professional sports. With a record number of 55+ exhibitors participating this year, attendees will engage in immersive activities showcasing how STEM principles power basketball and other aspects of our world.
“This event creates a powerful connection between STEM education and the real-world applications students can see on the basketball court,” said Alyssa Briggs, Director of NEOSTEM. “By combining hands-on learning with the excitement of NBA basketball, we’re inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals in Northeast Ohio.”
The day-long event features hands-on experiments, sports analytics workshops, and valuable mentorship opportunities with industry leaders, demonstrating how STEM powers the games students love to watch and play. From ASM Materials Foundation, Eaton Corporation, Oatey Company, Horizons Inc., Timken and Covelli to Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio, event partners will offer families learning opportunities that extend beyond the event.
Among the event’s key sponsors is STEM Playbook, an innovative program that bridges the gap between sports and STEM education for students in grades 1-12. STEM Playbook combines the excitement of athletics with hands-on learning experiences to show students how technology drives athletic performance, data analysis, equipment innovation, and more.
“At STEM Playbook, we believe that connecting students’ passion for sports with career-connected learning creates powerful pathways to future STEM opportunities,” said Katie Grootegoed, President of STEM Playbook. “Score with STEM perfectly aligns with our mission to prepare students for 21st-century careers while demonstrating how STEM powers the games these students are passionate about.”
Event Schedule:
- 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Score with STEM Event at Tower City Center
- 1:00 PM: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic
About NEOSTEM
NEOSTEM is dedicated to advancing STEM education and career opportunities throughout Northeast Ohio. Through innovative programs, partnerships with industry leaders, and community engagement, NEOSTEM works to ensure all students have access to high-quality STEM learning experiences. Part of the global STEM Learning Ecosystems initiative, NEOSTEM connects stakeholders to identify regional needs and develop innovative solutions through collaborative partnerships. As a catalyst for transformation, NEOSTEM aims to elevate Northeast Ohio into a nationally recognized hub of STEM excellence where all learners realize their full potential. Visit neostem.org to learn more.
About Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers, founded in 1970, are a professional basketball team in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Championship in 2016 while also taking the Eastern Conference crown in 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Known for their community support, workplace diversity and local economic impact, the team plays at Rocket Arena in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Both the Cavaliers and Rocket Arena are part of Rock Entertainment Group, the umbrella entity of sports and entertainment properties under the Dan Gilbert ROCK Family of Companies. The Cavaliers and Rocket Arena provide fans with the best experience in the NBA with an extensive and stunning array of amenities, technology and signature, electrifying game presentation. Dan Gilbert is Chairman of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Nic Barlage is the Cavaliers, Rocket Arena and Rock Entertainment Group CEO, and the Cavaliers team is led by President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman, General Manager Mike Gansey and Head Coach Kenny Atkinson.
ABOUT ROCKET ARENA
Rocket Arena is Northeast Ohio’s premier sports and entertainment facility. Home of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Monsters and the annual MAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament, the Rocket Arena also hosts major attractions, top-tier concert tours, family shows and signature events to the greater Cleveland area. Each year, Rocket Arena hosts more than 175 diverse ticketed events and 1,400 private events that draw nearly 1.5 million patrons to downtown Cleveland. These events have a lasting and significant cultural and economic impact on the city, the county and the broader Northeast Ohio region. Visit rocketareana.com to learn more.