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STEM Saturday Spring 2027 Series Presenter Application Form

If you are interested in becoming a teen presenter for STEM Saturdays at the Sammamish Library, please submit this application form by November 7th, 2026.

What do I need to know to be a presenter?
  • Presenters must be 14 years of age or older.
  • Each presenter or group can host a maximum of 2 workshops. Proposals can contain content for up to 1 or 2 workshops.
  • Workshops must include a detailed, hands-on activity.
  • The Sammamish Library will cover workshop costs up to $200 in total, courtesy of the Friends of the Sammamish Library.
  • Audience size is between 20 and 30 students, and usually between 8-12 years old.

What kinds of workshops are we looking for?
  • Focus on teaching scientific concepts and include hands-on reinforcement.
  • Build skills and knowledge from the ground up.
  • Introduce complicated scientific concepts in a simplified manner without becoming inaccurate.

For these reasons, we will not consider workshops that include the use of AI.

Workshops cannot:
  • Provide advice of any kind (i.e. health, legal, financial, etc.).
  • Produce anything edible or consumable (i.e. making ice cream or rock candy)
  • Use or teach the use of AI.
Workshops CAN:
  • Use edible ingredients to make something not edible (i.e. using candy to make models).
  • Include discussion of AI, how it works, and its current applications in the relevant scientific field.
What support will I get from the library?
  • The library will cover all costs of the workshop.
  • The library will publicize the workshop. You are welcome to do some promotion on your own as well.
  • Librarian Jess will provide guidance and mentorship on working with younger age groups and constructing and designing your workshop.
  • If you are looking to build skills, this is a great place to do so!

What dates are available for STEM Saturday Workshops?
- January 9th
- January 23rd
- February 13th
- February 27th
- March 13th
- March 27th
- April 10th
- April 24th

What will happen next?
1. Submit your proposal. Deadline is November 7th.
2. Librarian Jess will notify you by mid-November whether you've been selected.
3. If selected, you will need to complete volunteer paperwork and attend regular check-in meetings with Librarian Jess before your scheduled workshop date.
4. If not selected, you will receive feedback on how to improve your proposal for the next application cycle.

Submissions for the Fall Series typically open around June, and the Spring series opens around September. By submitting an application, you are automatically placed on a mailing list to be notified when the next application cycle opens. If you would not like to be placed on this list, please notify Librarian Jess when submitting your application.

For any questions, please contact Librarian Jess at jldewitz@kcls.org.
1.Contact Information (Name and Email)(Required.)
2.Are you:(Required.)
3.Proposed Workshop Titles(s):
If you do not have a title in mind, please list your topics of focus.(Required.)
4.Description of Workshop(s):
Include information on the planned structure of each workshop, the topic you would like to focus on, and the hands-on activity.(Required.)
5.Learning Outcomes:
What will participants learn from this workshop? Provide at least two.(Required.)
6.What materials are needed for your workshop?
Include a cost estimate.(Required.)
7.What is your experience as a presenter or workshop leader/organizer?
Please include subject matter experience as well as teaching. It is okay if you are still building these skills!(Required.)
8.What are your personal goals in leading a STEM Saturday workshop?
Examples include: Volunteering, CAS Projects, personal interest or passion, future career goals(Required.)
9.Please check all workshop dates you would be available to lead:
Each presenter/group only gets two workshops maximum, but please check all dates you would be able to present a workshop on.(Required.)