College of DuPage is thrilled to invite students, parents, educators and members of the community to attend its inaugural STEM-CON, a free interactive fair celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Featuring internationally-recognized former rocket scientist and STEM advocate and educator Olympia LePoint with her keynote talk “Reprogramming Your Brain to Master STEM," this stimulating science extravaganza will celebrate the wide variety of innovation and progress in the STEM fields and offer information and entertainment for all ages and interests.

From a cryogenics demonstration by Fermilab’s Mr. Freeze to the physics of flight with a real airplane on hand to a weather balloon launch, exclusive “STEMinars” and dozens of interactive displays and booths, COD STEM-CON will provide loads of opportunities for hands-on interaction with STEM exhibits and products.

What’s more, COD staff and industry experts will be on hand to provide an inside view into STEM education, as well as information on some of the most in-demand and cutting-edge careers of today and the future. Food will be available for purchase on-site so come and make a day of it.

Come for the knowledge; stay for the fun. 

While STEM-CON is open to everyone and sure to thrill attendees of all ages, the convention and activities are primarily geared toward high school and middle school students. Please keep in mind, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Do I need to register for STEM-CON?

No. While you don’t need to register for the event, certain activities, including the coding classes and prairie tour have limited space and will require you to sign up for them on the day of the convention. Please see the Schedule tab for more information on activities requiring sign-up.

What is the price of admission to STEM-CON?

STEM-CON is free and open to the public.

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