The impact of the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) continues to create uncertainty and concern both globally and here in our community. Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, campus leadership has implemented social-distancing protocols that impact all university events. Illinois Extension, as the outreach program of the university, aligns with all policies related to public health and safety.
Effective immediately, ALL face-to-face events organized by Illinois Extension have been cancelled, suspended, or transitioned to online delivery. This means at this time all 4-H club face-to-face meetings and events are suspended through May 31, 2020.
The Society of Women Engineer's (SWE) STEM Bootcamp is a fun and educational Saturday workshop focusing on careers in engineering, hands-on experiments, and peer interaction to promote problem-solving and self-esteem. This event will feature engineering speakers and an interactive experiment. Resources for career exploration will also be shared and girls will participate in mock interviews to help prepare them for future internship and job interviews.
WHO: STEM Bootcamp is for girls in 8th grade through high school.
WHERE: Olin Hall, Bradley University
WHEN: April 4, 10am-4pm, lunch and snacks are included
Students will learn about:
- engineering design process
- local STEM Careers
- problem-solving
- important resume components
- interview tips
The cost of the STEM Bootcamp is $5.00 per youth. This includes snacks and lunch during the event and all supplies. The camp is provided through a partnership with Society of Women Engineers - Central Illinois Chapter (SWE), University of Illinois Extension, and Bradley University. Fee waivers are available if youth are unable to pay the registration fee.
Parents will be invited to a panel discussion including an engineer, a Bradley faculty member and a college student at the end of the day and also to a closing event with the girls. Parents are welcome to arrive at 3:00 p.m. for this special parent event!
To complete your registration, please print the REQUIRED FORMS and mail to the University of Illinois Extension office, 4810 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61614
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