Fermilab’s Family Open House is a chance for the whole family to spend an afternoon learning about science in a hands-on way and have fun doing it. This year’s event runs from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11.
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The workshop encouraged educators to interact with each other as learner, teacher and professional development provider.
From ChicagoInno, May 23, 2017: As part of the UChicago Innovation Fest, a panel of female scientists from UChicago, Fermilab and Argonne discussed the future of women in STEM.
Fermilab’s free annual STEM Career Expo puts high school students face to face with professionals in science, technology, engineering and math fields.
From The Doings/Chicago Tribune, Feb. 3, 2017: STEM events in LaGrange included a visit from Fermilab’s Jerry Zimmerman, better known as Mr. Freeze, and his demonstrations of cryogenics.
From Chicago Tribune/Beacon-News, April 21, 2016: Fermilab’s annual STEM Career Expo brought together Fermilab scientists and engineers as well as local companies and research organizations in order for teens to learn about careers in math and science.
Fermilab and the Dare to Dream organization host a conference encouraging young Latinas to pursue careers in STEM.
On Wednesday, April 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fermilab will offer high school students a valuable opportunity to interact one on one with professionals in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.
A high school science class participates in CMS data analysis through QuarkNet.
The annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Career Expo, held in the atrium of Wilson Hall, puts students face to face with people actually doing the jobs they will be applying for in the coming years.