Rochester Schools invite the community to the 8th Annual Central Illinois STEM Fair.  The event will showcase the latest innovations in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics from organizations in the region.  Attendees will have opportunities to engage with local experts, educators, and industry professionals.

There will be exhibits from area schools and universities, military divisions, state institutions, healthcare providers, and STEM organizations.  Organizers hope to spark interest in STEM fields in young people. 

Volunteers from Rochester and Taylorville are helping organize the fair.  STEM programs from the two towns’ districts will be on hand, along with those from Ball-Chatham, Pana, Lincoln, Pleasant Plains, and Springfield.  Universities displaying their research include the University of Illinois, University of Wisconsin, University of Illinois-Springfield, Millikin, and Illinois College. 

The fair takes place Wednesday, April 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Rochester Athletic Complex.  It is free to attend, but tickets are required.  Those who would like to attend can register at centralillinoisstemfair.eventbrite.com.