U Illinois Expands STEM Mentorship Program

The University of Illinois is expanding a mentorship program, Tech Wizards, designed to teach local students aged 8-17 about STEM topics.

A collaborative effort with 4-H, Tech Wizards Aims to encourage students to complete high school, become community resources through service projects and consider careers in STEM fields through experiential learning activities.

"Youth will learn about robotics, aerospace, wind energy, GPS, digital video, 3D printing and other project areas through after-school hands-on activities, along with summer capstone camps and service learning projects," according to information released by the university.

As a result of the expansion, the program will now take place four afternoons each week in two different locations, adding Monday and Wednesday sessions to the previously existing Tuesday and Thursday meetings.

More information is available on the Tech Wizards page.

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Joshua Bolkan is contributing editor for Campus Technology, THE Journal and STEAM Universe. He can be reached at [email protected].

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