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The University of Illinois Extension is offering a Holiday Mash-Up Mini-Camp for kids aged eight through 12. It’s through 4-H, but Carroll County 4-H…
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The Discovery Center is a children's science museum in Rockford. Because of the pandemic, the museum has been closed to the public for several weeks, but…
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Congressman Adam Kinzinger toured parts of his northern Illinois district on Tuesday. Tour stops included Rockford and Morris, and regional events for…
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A team at Northern Illinois University has created a remote lab for high school students to learn about energy efficiency.The lab looks like a toy house…
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Schools are putting more emphasis on STEM education, but that doesn't mean they're leaving the liberal arts or interpersonal skills behind.STEM stands for…
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At FONA International in Geneva, Illinois, scientists develop the next generation of flavors used by companies around the globe. In this week's Friday…
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Northern Illinois University’s STEMfest is working to be more inclusive this year.The annual event takes place at NIU's Convocation Center. It features…
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Jill Tarter is an astronomer and Chair Emeritus for SETI Research at the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California. SETI stands for "Search for…
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Northern Illinois University held a series STEM Divas workshops this summer to empower young women through science, crafts and robotics. Participants had…
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Teams of girls will race solar-powered go-karts converted from recycled refrigerators this Saturday in Chicago. They got help from students at Northern…