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SUMMARY:IDEA Regional Design Competition - DuPage
DESCRIPTION:Visit www.illinoisdesigneducatorsassociation.org for registration rules\, forms\, sample problems from the past\, and more! \nIf your school resides with a community college district represented by an IDEA regional site\, you must select that site. If you are not sure of the site number for your school\, you should contact a Competition Director for advice. You may also contact regional directors of nearby competition sites for more information. \nFor Regional registration and fees should be submitted and paid for by: February 1\, 2025 \nFor State registration should be submitted by: April 1\, 2025 \n 
URL:https://makers.iltech.org/event/idea-regional-design-competition-dupage/
LOCATION:College of DuPage\, 425 Fawell Blvd\, Glen Ellyn\, IL\, 60137\, United States
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SUMMARY:IDEA Regional Design Competition - Triton
DESCRIPTION:Visit www.illinoisdesigneducatorsassociation.org for registration rules\, forms\, sample problems from the past\, and more! \nIf your school resides with a community college district represented by an IDEA regional site\, you must select that site. If you are not sure of the site number for your school\, you should contact a Competition Director for advice. You may also contact regional directors of nearby competition sites for more information. \nFor Regional registration and fees should be submitted and paid for by: February 1\, 2025 \nFor State registration should be submitted by: April 1\, 2025 \n 
URL:https://makers.iltech.org/event/idea-regional-design-competition-triton/
LOCATION:Triton College Cernan Earth and Space Center\, 2000 5th Ave\, River Grove\, 60171-1907\, United States
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SUMMARY:Career Spark STEAM Expo
DESCRIPTION:Career Spark is a unique opportunity for you to engage with our community’s youth and inspire them to envision a future in your field. We strongly encourage exhibitors to create interactive displays that captivate students’ attention and allow them to explore your industry hands-on. These activities are vital in sparking curiosity and making a lasting impression on students as they begin to think about their career paths. \nBy participating\, you can: \n\nShowcase your organization and its contributions to the community.\nEngage nearly 400 students with hands-on demonstrations or activities that highlight your field.\nInspire the next generation of talent and build awareness of your industry’s opportunities.\n\nParticipation is free\, and we are here to help you develop an engaging exhibit. To secure your spot\, please complete the form by clicking here. \nIf you have questions or need assistance planning your interactive display\, please don’t hesitate to contact Taylor at trakers@jastl.org\, Cole at schwartzc@gredf.org or Lisa at lschwartz@ltcillinois.org. \nWe look forward to seeing you at Career Spark 2025!
URL:https://makers.iltech.org/event/career-spark-steam-expo-2/
LOCATION:Health and Fitness Center at Quincy University\, 1901 Oak Street\, Quincy\, 62301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Central Illinois STEM Fair
DESCRIPTION:The IATP Maker Team is excited to exhibit once again at the Central Illinois STEM Fair at Rochester. \nThe 8th Annual Central Illinois STEM Fair features over 80 exhibits including drones\, robots\, aviation\, e-sports\, meteorology\, physics\, technology\, and many other STEM subjects. Plenty of hands-on activities. Area grade schools\, high schools\, and colleges are featured alongside STEM organizations throughout central Illinois. This year we are extending the STEM Fair by 30 minutes to give attendees more time to enjoy all the exhibits. Click here for more information. \nThis free regional event is open to students grades K-12\, their families\, teachers\, and school administrators from all schools throughout central Illinois. Admission is free\, but tickets are required.
URL:https://makers.iltech.org/event/the-8th-annual-central-illinois-stem-fair/
LOCATION:Rochester Athletic Complex\, 1 Rocket Drive\, Rochester\, IL\, 62563\, United States
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SUMMARY:IDEA State Design Competition
DESCRIPTION:Visit www.illinoisdesigneducatorsassociation.org for registration rules\, forms\, sample problems from the past\, and more! \nIf your school resides with a community college district represented by an IDEA regional site\, you must select that site. If you are not sure of the site number for your school\, you should contact a Competition Director for advice. You may also contact regional directors of nearby competition sites for more information. \nFor Regional registration and fees should be submitted and paid for by: February 1\, 2025 \nFor State registration should be submitted by: April 1\, 2025 \n 
URL:https://makers.iltech.org/event/idea-state-design-competition/
LOCATION:Illinois State University\, 201 Hovey Hall\, Normal\, IL\, 61790\, United States
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SUMMARY:Career Spark STEAM Expo
DESCRIPTION:CareerSpark is a hands-on\, interactive work and career readiness experience designed to spark students’ interest in the exciting careers in the STEAM field. Join us for an exciting event tailored for 8th-grade students\, where the world of Science\, Engineering\, Technology\, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) comes to life!
URL:https://makers.iltech.org/event/career-spark-steam-expo/
LOCATION:Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds\, 66 4 H Rd\, Springfield\, IL\, 62702\, United States
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