The STEAM Conference is an event developed/designed to provide middle school and high school students with the opportunity to attend and participate as practitioners in a conference setting. Founded in 2010, the conference was developed through the collaboration between the TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science program at the Center for College Access and Success from Northeastern Illinois University
and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Scientists for Tomorrow program from the Department of Science and Mathematics at Columbia College Chicago. The STEAM Conference provides activities that foster Science, Technology, Engineering, Art /Architecture/Agriculture and Mathematics (STEAM) learning through project-based and career-oriented workshop sessions led by students. The event is attended by middle and high school students, families, teaching professionals and community organization leaders. This unique student led conference, connects a variety of communities in the region to explore STEAM together as peers in a professional setting. The main goal of the conference is to foster an non-risk environment in which youth and their families will be encouraged to become active participants in the exploration and learning of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/ Architecture/Agriculture and Mathematics (STEAM) and with it become more informed citizens. To learn more visit steamconf.org or contact [email protected]
