Gaining STEAM on STEM

Teacher Tuesday – Make, Play, Connect -a networking event to spur ideas that teachers can test in their classrooms Hosted by Washington High School and Illinois Science & Technology Institute...

University of Illinois Extension staff in the Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit are collaborating with River City Labs, Caterpillar STEM Outreach, Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, and Champaign-Urbana Fab Lab to provide engaging and interactive events and discussions focused around STEM...

ProjectNext Generation Grant The Brimfield Public Library has been awarded the Project Next Generation Grant by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White for the second year in a row. Project Next Generation (PNG) is an initiative that strives to empower young people ages 10-18 by giving them access...

Few trends in K-12 ed tech are as hot—or as under-researched—as "Maker" education. The term generally refers to using a wide variety of hands-on activities (such as building, computer programming, and sewing) to support academic learning and the development of a mindset that values playfulness and...

Midwest Makerfest - Peoria Civic Center-August 8,2015 The Midwest Makerfest is a family friendly celebration of the art of making, tinkering, and inventing. We're inviting people who are passionate about science, technology, arts, craft, music and food to join us at the...