STEM spotlight

Students ages 8-10 work with their guardians to discover STEM careers and get hands-on with Fermilab science. Each class is themed to highlight physics, life science, or engineering. Additionally, each class features unique activities and opportunities for participants.

Program activities

  • Participants meet with a Fermilab expert.
  • Participants get hands-on with science experiments.
  • Participants experience the engineering design process through make and take-home activities.
Students build a doodlebot with the help of their guardians.

Program details

  • Guardians are expected to stay for the duration of the program and to assist their students in the activities.
  • All program materials and supplies are provided for each student.
  • All classes take place at Lederman Science Center. The center is open to the public, and program participants are welcome to enjoy the exhibits before or after their program during the center’s open hours. 
  • All participants 18 years of age and older will be required to show a REAL ID-compliant document, such as a passport or enhanced driver’s license, before they are granted access to the site. Learn more about site access guidelines here.
Students build an accelerator using magnets and upcycled materials.

Details

Dates
Future dates coming soon.
Contact Information

Education office registrar at edreg@fnal.gov or 630-840-8258

 
Additional Details

STEM Spotlight is for students ages 8-10 and their guardians.

The Lederman Science Center will be closed on Monday, September 1st for the holiday. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, September 2nd.

The Pine Street gate at the Batavia site will be closed to outbound traffic beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2. Members of the public will still be able to enter Fermilab through the Pine Street gate but must exit via the Batavia Road gate. The closure to outbound traffic is expected to be in effect until Sept.10. Fermilab’s Batavia site is open to the public with proper identification.

Related Events

Student programs
Visualizing STEM

Students ages 11-14 spend four days getting hands-on with physics through MakerSpace projects inspired by science.