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Stellar Girls inspires young women to enter into\u00a0Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics\u00a0(STEM) careers by introducing\u00a0girls in\u00a0Grades 3-8\u00a0to current, interesting, \u201cBig Ideas\u201d in STEM fields. 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Argonne National Laboratory
9700 Cass Ave
Lemont, IL 60439<\/p>\n
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Nutrition Science Workshop: The Skinny on Fats and Oils
<\/a>Decatur, IL | Leighty-Tabor Science Center, Room 224
100-276 N Fairview Ave, Decatur, IL 62522<\/p>\nEducation experts have recognized that real-world connections get kids excited about science and STEM\u00a0careers.\u00a0The iBIO Institute\u2019s EDUCATE Center connects Illinois classrooms with the real world of biotechnology and science-based industry through hands-on biotechnology lab activities, tours of industry research and development facilities and authentic, interdisciplinary problem-centered\u00a0learning experiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>
Nutrition Science Workshop: The Skinny on Fats and Oils
<\/a>Decatur, IL | Leighty-Tabor Science Center, Room 224
100-276 N Fairview Ave, Decatur, IL 62522<\/p>
Argonne National Laboratory
9700 Cass Ave
Lemont, IL 60439<\/p>
Monday, July 17: Feeding Unit
Tuesday, July 18: Healing Unit
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Thursday, July 20: Fueling Unit<\/p>
2015-2016\u00a0Stellar Girls Sites
<\/a>2014-2015 Stellar Girls Sites
<\/a>2013-2014 Stellar Girls Sites
<\/a>2012-2013 Stellar Girls Sites<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_single_image image=\"1039\" img_size=\"medium\" alignment=\"center\"][vc_column_text]STEM Girls Camp is a 5-day STEM Summer camp for 3rd-8th grade girls. \u00a0Programming includes cool hands-on activities, sessions with STEM professionals and a field trip. Campers explore a wide range of careers related to feeding, fueling, healing and saving the world! On the last day of camp, parents are invited to join their children at camp for a picnic and barbecue to share in and celebrate their week of STEM exploration![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"27px\"][vc_tta_accordion active_section=\"\" collapsible_all=\"true\"][vc_tta_section title=\"Learn More\" tab_id=\"1481556253156-72c564e4-f445\"][vc_column_text]Each camp offers five days of fun hands-on STEM activities, field trips and networking sessions with local business and industry partners.\u00a0 The 2016 summer camps were made possible through the generous support of the Astellas USA Foundation and lead sponsor Abbott.<\/p>
Andrew Cooke Magnet School
522 Belvidere Street
Waukegan, IL 60085<\/p>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ibio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/BioGENEiusBLANKVector-300x165.jpg\"){kind=spacer}
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