This year, in response to concerns about the spread of the virus, Northern Illinois University will celebrate STEM the entire month of October, bringing a brand-new virtual experience! STEM Fest 2020 will be delivered online with a mix of live events at our regional centers and a blowout expo on October 31. There will be something for everyone, kids through adults, experts, and educators to STEMmulate curiosity and help our youth and community members of all ages find their spark. Our theme is Find Your Spark! This FREE family event was designed in response to the growing need for highly trained and talented individuals to pursue STEM careers. Through STEM Fest, NIU STEAM’s goal is to increase awareness of the critical role science, technology, engineering, and math play in our world every day. More information is available on the STEM Fest website https://www.niu.edu/stemfest/index.shtml
As part of STEM Fest, NIU STEAM has scheduled a STEM Café/STEMFest Café each week during the month of October. Find information about the line-up in the attached flyer.
October 7, Not-So Creepy Critters: Exploring Reptiles and Amphibians with
Dr.John Vanek;
October 14, The Secret Lives of Rare Elements: Finding Critical Materials for
Green Energy with Dr. Mark Frank;
October 21, Fear of First Contact: How Science and Fiction Inform Our Search for
Alien Life with Daniel Kraus, Patrick Tomlinson, and Dr. Clarence Chang;
October 28, The Science Behind Haunted Houses with Dean Paul Kassel and Dr.
William (Jim) Langley, Jr. on Wednesdays starting at 6 p.m. online.
Learn more and register at go.niu.edu/StemFestWeekly For those who would like more specific directions about how to connect, see the attached. The talk will begin promptly at 6 p.m. followed by discussion at 7 p.m. On a computer, the Chrome browser works best, and you will be asked to download the Adobe Connect app. For tablets and mobile phones, go to your app store and download the Adobe Connect mobile app before attending. You will be able to listen to the speakers and will have a chance to type in your questions.
Questions or need more information? Contact me at jdymond@niu.edu or 815-753-4751.
