SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Science Fair Foundation (SMSFF) announced that ten high schools have already expressed preliminary interest in participating in Science Week 2027. The event will take place from March 8 to 13, with the awards ceremony scheduled for March 20, 2027.
Science Week 2027 will carry the theme Turning Curiosity into Change and the subtheme Young Minds. Bold Ideas. A Better Future. Schools have expressed interest in activities including the art competition, National Science Fair, STEAM field trips, robotics program, and planned Science Ambassador Program.
The announcement was made during the Foundation’s Sponsor Appreciation Happy Hour on October 29, which honored the businesses and organizations that made Science Week 2026 possible. The evening featured a presentation on the impact of sponsors’ contributions, followed by an awards ceremony.
“The growth we are seeing, from the introduction of new programs to increasing school participation, demonstrates that our mission to inspire interest in STEAM and innovation is making an impact. We are deeply grateful to every sponsor, participating school, business, volunteer, student, and parent. None of this would be possible without their support, and we look forward to what 2027 will bring,” said Dr. Rolinda Carter, President.
Held March 9 to 21, Science Week 2026 reached more than 1,200 people. Highlights included:
*700+ visitors to the National Science Fair, including 500+ primary school students along with guests from St. Eustatius, Saint Martin, Anguilla, and the USA; 47 students presented 26 projects;
*61 students from six schools on field trips to seven host organizations, up 15% from 2025;
*A second-place finish and two special awards for SXM Tech Tides at the regional robotics challenge in St. Kitts.
The Foundation thanked its Elite sponsors, BTP, NAGICO Insurances, and The Setai St. Maarten, and all Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsors, and acknowledged Foresee Foundation’s donation of robotics kits and accessories after Science Week. The presentation also recognized contributors and community partners Aleeze Convention Center, Anguilla Robotics Association, Islandpreneur, Marine Management & Consulting, Meteorological Department St. Maarten, Philipsburg Broadcasting, SLS, The Druggist St. Maarten, and TRAKX, along with participating schools, teachers, mentors, parents, and volunteers.
2026 Science Week Sponsors
Elite: BTP, NAGICO Insurances, The Setai St. Maarten. Gold: AUC, Driven Media, Foresee Foundation, GEBE, SZV, Tropical Shipping, UNESCO Sint Maarten, WIB. Silver: APS, Dynaf, Grant Thornton, HBN Law & Tax, Hill’s Event Hall, ICE, Port of St. Maarten Group, Simpson Bay Resort, Smart Electronics, SMMC, The Park Foundation, Viva Signs. Bronze: Caribbean Palms, Compass Insurances, IGY Marinas, Klass Electronics, SOL.
About the Foundation: Established in 1994, the St. Maarten Science Fair Foundation inspires young people through STEAM. Its initiatives include the National Science Fair, STEAM field trips, and a robotics program. Follow the foundation on Facebook and @sxm_sciencefairfoundation on Instagram.
