Get ready for science thrills at our annual Science Spooktacular. This is a no-cost, candy-free event packed with Halloween-themed festivities for the entire family. Enjoy a themed experience at the Science Center as you navigate your way through the different galleries. Make sure to experience a chilling science demonstration down at the Energy Stage.

Join us for the Schlafly Branch Video Games session.

Join us for the Schlafly Branch Video Games session.

Join us for the Barr Branch Friendship Craft Club session.

Illinois State University invites the best that the Midwest and beyond has to offer to compete in a weeklong risk management challenge held at the Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management on the ISU campus from July 7 through July 12, 2024.

Join us to register for volunteer opportunities at The United Way Volunteer Center.

AI Scholars will take a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on research projects, faculty lectures, and industry engagement with leading tech companies around the country.

The School of Science and Engineering STEM Immersion Camp is designed to provide underrepresented students an understanding of STEM fields and education opportunities, practical college readiness information (including application and financial aid information), and opportunities to engage with industry leaders and role models to learn about various STEM career paths. The camp is designed specifically for students seeking to learn more about opportunities in STEM and college readiness. This is a six-day, five-night residential camp for students in the St. Louis area. More details can be found below. If you have any questions, please contact us at sseoutreach@slu.edu.

Learn important elements of acting such as creativity, collaboration, and confidence through theater exercises and games.

Wonder what it takes to work at an aquarium? Learn about the different jobs it takes to take care of aquatic animals!

Learn the basics of handbuilding, sculpture, and texture to create your own work of art!

Explore different methods of engineering, physics concepts, and develop problem solving skills as you collaborate, construct, and topple dominoes!

Learn about the inner workings and possibilities of computers and the internet and take home a refurbished computer at the end of the camp.

Explore what it takes to be a veterinarian and perform a whiskers-to-tail exam on your “adopted” plush cat. Learn about animal body language, how to maintain a healthy and enriching environment for pets, design your own vet clinic and cat toys, and much more!

Explore how to use rhythm, melody, rhyme and movement to bring stories to life and encourage engagement and learning!