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Cranbrook Institute of Science’s ninth annual Women Rock Science fundraiser takes place Oct. 14, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. The women-led event celebrates women in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM), while raising support for educational programs serving Michigan students.
What to expect at Women Rock Science
The evening combines STEAM-themed activities, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with after-hours access to the museum. Visitors can also see the new exhibit Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine. Cranbrook’s event page has the current details for attendance and registration: Women Rock Science at Cranbrook Institute of Science.
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Who is being honored
Three women are being recognized for leadership in STEAM: Kim Kocsis, Amy Peterson and Rhonda Walker. Kocsis, the MiSTEM region director at Oakland Schools, will receive the Outstanding Educator Award. The published event information names Peterson and Walker as honorees but does not specify their award categories.
Where the fundraiser goes
Proceeds support expanded STEAM programming for Pre-K–12 students in underserved Michigan communities, including Detroit, Pontiac, Flint and Southfield. The fundraiser also supports She LEADS STEAM Camp, a free program for girls in grades 7–9.
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By 2026, the event had raised more than $1.9 million and funded over 7,900 outreach programs that reached more than 267,000 Michigan students. The 2025 event surpassed its fundraising goal, bringing in more than $333,000.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Why the event focuses on women in STEAM
Women Rock Science pairs recognition of women’s leadership with opportunities to introduce students to STEAM and its many possible pathways. Co-chair Yesenia Venegas has described the aim as showing that many different paths can lead to science. The event’s education funding puts that message into practice through outreach and the She LEADS camp.
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