This symposium brings together speakers who showcase innovative approaches for engaging students in experiential science learning experiences. Specifically, we focus on three high-impact practices that allow students to take their learning outside of the classroom for increased relevance and authenticity: 1) Course-Based Undergraduate Research (CUREs), 2) Digital Fabrication in Makerspaces, and 3) Service or Community-based Learning Opportunities. Although each topic is unique, all provide an alternative approach to the traditional lecture and have proven effective at appealing to diverse groups of students who are traditionally underrepresented in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce. Speakers from a wide range of institutions will share pedagogical best practices as well as current research investigating the efficacy of their approach for enhancing student learning and success.