Celebrate National STEM Day with us at an exciting open house event filled with interactive science activities for the whole family!
Kids of all ages engaged with hands-on exhibits from various science outreach groups in the community, including Illinois Science Explorers! Community Engagement Specialist Paige Duncan attended with graduate student Carolyn McDonald, demonstrating a fun science matching game, an interactive survey, handing out stickers, and more.
The purpose of the day was to inspire students to explore careers in STEM or STEAM fields while acknowledging the impact of scientists, engineers, and researchers. STEM represents Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, while STEAM includes the Arts. Together, these disciplines equip students for the future. The Arts introduce an additional layer of reasoning, addressing the “who and why” alongside STEM’s focus on the “what and how.” Students discover they can be both analytical and creative, learning how to ask thoughtful questions and approach situations with curiosity.
November 9, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Martens Center
1515 N Market Street
Champaign, IL 61820