STEM Fest at Northern Illinois University

Put down that beer stein and grab a few capacitors; October is all about STEM celebrations in the upper third of Illinois. I already told you about OSMOCES, now a little bird with a new book passed along details of STEM Fest at Northern Illinois University.

Scheduled for October 20, 2012, the same day as the Morton Grove Library's Tech Fest, where The Maker Mom will be hosting a kid-friendly display about circuits. Because I've not been cloned yet, it sounds like I'll have to pass on STEM Fest.

But you don't have to miss it. 

NIU's STEM Fest is free and it looks really fun. They're hosting a science video contest for K-12 students, a Sci-Fi Teen Read contest for aspiring writers grades 8-12, and a variety of STEM activities.

It appears they are still accepting exhibitors and it looks like they have some mini-grants to assist student groups.

Although there's no cost for admission, the organizers would appreciate advanced notice in order to accommodate school groups. Click for FAQs and driving directions.

If any Maker Mom readers would like provide reportage on the event, let me know!


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