Health & Fitness
Glen Ellyn Public Library Set to Host STEAM Fair
The Glen Ellyn Public Library is set to host the Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Fair on Saturday, March 8th from 10:30am to 2:30pm.
The Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Fair is a family-friendly event featuring 18 interactive exhibits showcasing the latest innovations in science, technology, engineering, arts and math designed and operated by leading industry pioneers including: FermiLab, SciTech Museum, RobotCity Workshop and the DuPage Children’s Museum. Additionally, families can enjoy a variety of attractions including an active wind tunnel, a papermaking demonstration and a chemistry magic show performed by Chemical Reaction.
“We designed our Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Fair to support the outstanding initiatives established by Glen Ellyn School District 41,” says Library Director Dawn Bussey. “The Glen Ellyn Public Library hopes our S.T.E.A.M. fair will introduce children to rewarding careers in science, technology, engineering, arts and math while igniting a passion for these fields among our community.”
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District 41’s S.T.E.A.M. initiative was developed in response to the US Department of Education’s “Educate to Innovate” campaign designed to move American students from the middle to the top of the pack in science and math over the next decade.
In addition to the fair, the Glen Ellyn Public Library has packed their entire spring quarter with S.T.E.A.M. programs for all ages. Further details for all S.T.E.A.M. related programming can be found at gepl.org.
