STEM

Events

2025 Chick It Out for At-Home Learners

April 17, 2025

County

McLean

OpenSciEd High School Launch | Cook County

June 16, 2025 - June 19, 2025

County

Cook

Will

DuPage

Lake

OpenSciEd Middle School Launch | Cook County

June 16, 2025 - June 19, 2025

County

Cook

Will

Lake

DuPage

OpenSciEd Elementary School Launch | Cook County

June 23, 2025 - June 26, 2025

County

Cook

Will

Lake

DuPage

Blog Posts

In her own words: ISPP Scholar Shreya Joshi

December 10, 2024

As an ISPP Scholar, Shreya Joshi is appointed to the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology. Her work focuses on business analytics for...

Two teen students work on science project with adult giving instructions

Local Extension staff and volunteers inspire young people in pursuit of STEM careers

November 19, 2024

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related careers in the environmental sciences were included in Bradley University's Detroit...

2023 DOIT Scholar Yu Tian standing at the Grand Canyon

In his own words: Yu Tian

December 7, 2022

As an ISPP Scholar, Yu Tian is appointed with the Illinois Department of...

Instructor showing student how to intubate a training mannequin

4G STEM Camp provides opportunities for youth to see STEM careers in action

October 3, 2022

Career exploration is a big part of the 4-H world. Sometimes...

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News Releases

February 28, 2025

Marvel the total lunar eclipse with Star Lab
Bloomington, Ill. – A total lunar eclipse is a spectacular celestial event that occurs every few years. During a lunar eclipse, the sun, Earth, and moon are aligned, and the Earth prevents the sun’s light from reaching the moon. As a result, the moon takes on a reddish hue. To get excited for...

Master Gardener working on project with two teenage girls

December 18, 2024

Local Extension staff and volunteers inspire young people in pursuit of STEM careers
PEORIA, Ill. - Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related careers in the environmental sciences were included in Bradley University's Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) classes thanks to University of Illinois Extension horticulture and natural resources...

class room of students wearing virtual goggles

May 2, 2024

STEM Academy engages youth with virtual reality this year
STEM Academy has done some pretty amazing projects starting with building a secret lock box, calling the International Space Station, and programming autonomous cars. This year is no different with an amazing opportunity for youth to dive into the world of augmented and virtual reality. ...

April 19, 2024

4-H STEM Career Exploration Camp opens doors for youth
Have you ever wondered what it's like to embark on a journey in the exciting world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)? The annual 4-H STEM Career Exploration Camp (formerly known as 4G STEM Camp) is back - and this year, it's open to all youth entering 6th-8th grade!...

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