University of Illinois Extension

Events (8)

It's Robotics Time!

Mon, 10/10/2022 - 12:00

Marshall-Putnam Extension Office

robotic guy

4-H Teen Teacher Fall Kickoff

Mon, 10/10/2022 - 12:00

Hike Haven at Forrest Park 1813 Springfield Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701

Parent Informational Meeting 4-H Robotics Club (Edgar County)

Wed, 10/12/2022 - 12:00

Crestwood School, Room 25

youth with Lego Mindstorms robot

Explorers of the Deep 4-H STEM Challenge | Ballast

Mon, 10/17/2022 - 12:00

Macon County Extension Office

Dark blue background with text "Explorers of the Deep 4H STEM Challenge", ocean scene

Tech Explorers SPIN Club (Yorkville)

Thu, 10/20/2022 - 12:00

Kendall County Extension Office

blue circuit board with 4-H Clover

Explorers of the Deep 4-H STEM Challenge | Ocean Advocacy

Mon, 10/24/2022 - 12:00

Macon County Extension Office

Dark blue background with text "Explorers of the Deep 4H STEM Challenge", ocean scene

4-H Teen Science Ambassadors: Info & Training Session

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Sat, 10/29/2022 - 12:00

7775B IL Route 47, Yorkville IL 60560

4-H Teen Science Ambassador receiving an award

4-H Rocket Launch | Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam Counties

Sat, 11/05/2022 - 12:00

Rocket launching off into space

Blog Posts (21)

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

Instructor showing student how to intubate a training mannequin

A colorful experiment with Halloween candy

skittles candy on a bright yellow background

2022: A new year: Continued progress and promise

2022 Scholar Cohort

Try these spooky STEM activities with your little goblins

line of pumpkins with words Spooky STEM activities

Create fireworks with STEM

create fireworks with stem info graphic

Storybook Engineering Kits created to provide lessons and connections for youth at home

Teen working with a project from Storybook Engineering program

ISP Fellow Allison Wheeler: In her own words

Allison Wheeler in the field

Extension programs continue through a variety of online venues

Teacher engagement in 4G STEM Camp provides more vibrant STEM opportunities for students

teacher helping girl use a microscope

Next Generation Science Standards training held for educational leaders

teaching a group of school teachers and administrators

Students learn computer science skills critical to future careers during annual STEM Academy

young boy holding AWS robotic car shell

STEM Bootcamp connects high school girls with professional women in local STEM careers

two girls wearing lab coats and safety goggles

4-H programming exposes young women to new technology and related careers

girls using virtual reality goggles

See STEM in action this weekend at State Robotics Competition

What does it mean to be a Techno Ferret?

Macon County youth get lesson on food and life during embryology study

Illinois youth to lead ‘Fish Farm Challenge’ at 4-H Memorial Camp

Solving the mystery: a story of collaboration and imagination

Chicago 4-H members meet the president at White House science fair

Failures don't have to be failures

Google and 4-H ... and Russell

News Releases (46)

PCHS ag teacher partners with Illinois Extension for free resources

Teacher Tuesdays offers STEAM Resource Fair for educators

Addressing inequities to create a vital STEM workforce in Illinois

Extension Brings STEM Activities to the Pearl City Middle School

Girls inspired at 4G STEM Camp

Marshall-Putnam 4-H Sends Robotics Team to State Competition

STEM Academy is back in person

FIRST LEGO League 4-H robotics team receives highest award

U of I Physics Van takes the mystery out of science

4-H teaches budding scientists about cover crops

Educators learn about mentoring in the classroom at Teacher Tuesdays

Illinois 4-H members take lead on feeding planet

Teacher Tuesdays offers virtual STEAM resource fair for educators

Illinois teen wins national 4-H award for local, global STEM education activism

Explore 4-H opportunities with free event offering hands-on activities

Marshall-Putnam 4-H STEM announces Fall Activity Days Series

Kick off 4-H Week with family friendly event at Tractor Supply

Jackson County 4-H member shares love of STEM and AI with local youth

4-H Spark Camp provided interactive, skill-building activities virtually

Extension Brings STEM Activities to the Classroom

Children will explore energy at 4-H C.L.U.E. Camp

4-H and Yorkville Public Library Offer STEM Camp in June

4G STEM Camp introduces girls to STEM careers

Youth invited to learn computer programming at STEM Academy

You belong here. Diverse STEM professionals share about the STEM field

Build skills or try something new with 4-H Spring Break Samplers

It’s full STEAM ahead with LaSalle County 4-H!

4-H At Home STEM kits at local libraries

Hatch chicks to explore science, math and more with your students

Marshall-Putnam 4-H offer 4-H At Home

4-H provides teachers with positive youth development skills & resources, virtually

Two Illinois teens top finalists in national 4-H contest

Scientists bring the Great Lakes to students learning from home

Teacher Tuesdays provide STEAM resources for educators

Extension provides youth activities on rain gardens, watersheds, wetlands

Virtual STEAM career exploration for middle schoolers

Summer STEM professional development for educators

4-H offers STEM challenges that can be done from home

Mentor Matching Engine Is Focus of Next Teacher Tuesdays Virtual Event

Michelle Wang to Serve on Space Mission Control Team

Follow a Passion or Find Something New this Spring Break

8th Annual Bridge Bust Breaks Records

Youth can Explore Rocket Science and Aviation in February

Teacher engagement in 4G STEM Camp provides more vibrant STEM opportunities for students

Next Generation Science Standards Training for Educational Leaders

4-H ROBOTICS SPIN CLUB TO FORM IN PARIS

Staff (17)

Shelby Carlson

Shelby Carlson

4-H Youth Development Educator

Danielle Gapinski

Bureau County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Susan Gasper

Susan Gasper

STEM Educator

Maria E. Gutiérrez Juntos 4-H Program Coordinator

Maria E Gutierrez

4-H Youth Development and Metro Educator

Tanya Hetelle picture

Tanya L. Hetelle

4-H and Youth Development Program Coordinator

Laura Holland

Laura Holland

McLean County STEAM 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Keith Jacobs Jr.

Extension Specialist, STEM

aaron lindstrom

Aaron Lindstrom

Marshall-Putnam Counties 4-H STEM/STEAM Support

April Littig

April Littig

4-H Youth Development Educator

Sara Marten

Sara Marten

4-H Youth Development Educator

Meghan McCleary

Meghan McCleary

STEM Educator

Katie McFarland

Katie McFarland

4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator - Education Enrichment

Donna Nuger

Donna Nuger

4-H Youth Development Educator

Anne Scheel

Anne Scheel

Marshall-Putnam Counties 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

staff photo of Emily Schoenfelder

Emily Schoenfelder

4-H Youth Development Educator

Kristi J Stout

Kristi J Stout

4-H Youth Development Educator

Vickie Taylor

Vickie Taylor

Johnson & Massac counties 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator