Below are a list of some of the many STEM events that occur at the College of DuPage. Click on each of the events for more information.
DuPage County Regional Science Fair
Designed to promote authentic and experiential STEM learning, students selected by their teachers from grades five through eight can compete in the Middle School Science Fair.
Engineering Olympics
This annual event, sponsored by the Engineering Club, is designed to engage the young generation to seek interest in the field of engineering and in the College of DuPage.
Explore Engineering Night
This yearly event welcomes students to COD to explore careers in engineering. The program includes presentations from industry representatives and is designed for both incoming COD students as well as COD students looking to transfer into a four-year university engineering program.
STEMCON
Get Your Geek On! with this annual event designed to celebrate the wide variety of innovation in the STEM fields. The day long extravaganza offers an interactive and stimulating fair celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and includes something for all ages and interests. Come for the knowledge. Stay for the fun.
STEMinar Series
This series of expert talks focuses on the topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Talks are held in the Fall and Spring semesters.
STEM Professional Development
These events are designs specifically for STEM educators and target specific areas of need, including content development and teaching skills enhancements, outreach opportunities, and more.
STEM Spotlight
We know you have a lot of choices for STEM. Come explore why COD should be at the top of your list. The event is targeted to juniors and seniors in high school but is open to all.
Women in STEM Career Day
This event celebrates women in STEM careers and is designed for 8th-12th grade girls. It provides them with the opportunity to interact with positive role models and participate in hands-on activities in order to encourage more women to have positive experiences with STEM and to pursue STEM careers.
Contact Information
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Division
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2E06, (630) 942-3210
STEM Outreach Coordinator
Institutional Resource Center (IRC), Room 1062, (630) 942-3021
For College of DuPage Admissions inquiries, call (630) 942-2626 or email admissions@cod.edu.