This popular fall event will take place throughout the month of October this year. 

Celebrate STEM all October long with STEM Fest 2020 – delivered online with a mix of in-person events at NIU Naperville, NIU Hoffman Estates and NIU Rockford, and a live virtual celebration on Halloween. There will be something for everyone, kids through adults, experts and educators, to STEMulate curiosity and help you find your spark!

The events include:

• STEM Saturdays - Free online or in-person activities every Saturday in October.
• Maker Mondays - Make your own STEM projects with household objects each Monday.
• STEMFest Cafés - Join lively and educational discussions with STEM experts every Wednesday.

STEM Fest 2020 ends with a live virtual celebration on October 31, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., hosted in partnership with NIU’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

This final event takes place in an assortment of online rooms, which you can visit throughout the day for live interactive talks and demonstrations.

Chat with presenters and experts about fun STEAM topics.

Explore virtual exhibits created by NIU STEM departments, student groups and our STEM community partners.

Participate in STEM challenges.