DuPage Area STEM Expo
Date and Time
Saturday Feb 24, 2018
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM CST
Saturday, February 24, 2018
10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location
IIT Rice Campus
201 East Loop Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
Fees/Admission
Complimentary admission and parking
Description
Inspire the next generation of STEM professionals
Join us at the DuPage Area STEM Expo (formerly known as DuPage Area Engineers Week) for an interactive exploration into science, technology, engineering and math. Over 50 displays, presentations, projects to take home and activities for school age children, grades K – 12.
The DuPage Area STEM Expo, in conjunction with national Engineers Week, is a specialized event designed to promote the awareness of professional and educational opportunities provided among engineering and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields.
Some things to do at the Expo:
- Explore the explosive power of Nitrogen and cryogenics at the infamous Mr. Freeze show
- Visit this hands-on shake table and construct an “earthquake resistant” LEGO® skyscraper
- NEW! Construct a Nakamura Lock Paper Airplane with Engineering for Kids
- Experience a hands-on modern fire detection and alarm simulation
- Join Engineering for Kids, DuPage Children’s Museum, Zoom into Engineering, LEGO® Robotics , SPARK and more for hands-on STEM exploration activities!