iBIO Institute EDUCATE Center Keeps Waukegan Youth Exploring this Summer through Stellar Girls STEM Summer Camp
78 Girls Set to Participate in Industry-focused STEM Summer Camps
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–More than 70 girls have registered for the first-ever Stellar Girls STEM
Summer Camp hosted by the iBIO Institute’s EDUCATE Center and Waukegan
to College. The Summer Camp, held in Waukegan, will enhance summer STEM
exploration for the 3rd-8th grade participants.
Camp programming consists of fun hands-on activities, sessions with STEM
professionals and field trips. The Summer Camp is made possible through
generous support of the Astellas USA Foundation and lead sponsor Abbott.
Camp activities will focus on how STEM techniques ensure a more
sustainable world and include:
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Making ice cream to explore the science of proteins, enzymes and acids
in action as well as energy transfer and phase changes - Modeling the spread of infection of infectious diseases
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Making new paper from used paper to explore the environmental impacts
of deforestation and paper production vs. recycling paper -
Engineering and design challenges involving water recycling and
reclamation to understand waste water and water pollutants -
A discussion of “banana blight” and DNA extraction activities to
uncover how DNA technology helps to feed the world
“Our mission is to provide high-quality programming that helps diversify
the STEM talent pipeline,” says iBIO Institute President and CEO, Warren
Ribley. “We know 3rd-8th grade is a critical time
where girls decide whether STEM is or is not for them. The Stellar Girls
STEM Summer Camps spark girls’ interest and inspires them to begin
planning a future in the STEM industries.”
More than 60 volunteers from business and industry will assist the
EDUCATE Center throughout the week.
“The Stellar Girls Summer Camp is a wonderful opportunity for girls to
be challenged and inspired by leaders in the STEM industry,” said Jeff
Winton, president of the Astellas USA Foundation. “Astellas USA
Foundation is proud to support the Stellar Girls Camp to encourage more
girls to pursue STEM careers and help maintain our nation’s leadership
in innovation.”
“Abbott employee volunteers are helping out at the summer camp to share
their experiences and help spark an interest in science and
engineering,” said Dennis Gilbert, Ph.D., vice president of diagnostics
research and development at Abbott. “Working with our employees as role
models, girls can see the pathway to a bright future as the inventors
and innovators of tomorrow, right here in their own community.”
Anyone is welcome to register and attend Family Day on the last day of
camp, June 24, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. At Family Day, parents and
siblings join the girls for a fun and informative day. Campers will host
a STEM fair to show what they have learned during their week. Exhibitors
from industry, academia and community organizations will share materials
on STEM careers and opportunities for advanced STEM education with
campers and their families.
Camp Details:
Stellar Girls STEM Summer Camp
June
20-24, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Christ Episcopal Church
410
Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
Family Day Details:
June 24, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
To
register please email mnaleway@ibio.org
or register here: https://sgcampfamilyday.eventbrite.com
About iBIO Institute EDUCATE Center
The iBIO Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that focuses on
orchestrating business leadership in delivery of world-class,
educational programs and job-creating new technology ventures. The
Institute’s EDUCATE Center delivers industry-led science and math
programs for teachers and students, thereby inspiring the next
generation of innovators and helping restore America’s leadership in
technology education. EDUCATE’s hands-on, inquiry-based STEM programs
have impacted over 1000 teachers and 90,000 Illinois students since 2003.
About Astellas USA Foundation
Astellas USA Foundation is a tax-exempt, nonprofit corporate foundation
that awards grants to support charitable, scientific, literary and
educational programs. Learn more at www.astellasusafoundation.org.
Contacts
iBIO Institute
John Conrad, 312-422-1111
jconrad@ibio.org
www.ibioinstitute.org
