The Homewood Science Center started its free PopUp Science program in 2016 as a way to share science concepts with the community. Now the ideas behind PopUp Science are being learned by science enthusiasts around the world, thanks to the Homewood Science Center’s membership in the STEM Learning Ecosystem, a national[Read More…]
Tag: STEAM
Girls STEAM Ahead scheduled for March 2
Nearly 150 girls will come together March 2 for the third annual Girls Steam Ahead 2019 program at Idlewild Country Club. This year’s theme is “Major Decisions.” You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
HF Robotics hosting tourney Saturday at Parker Junior High
HF Robotics is hosting a robotics tournament on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Parker Junior High in Flossmoor. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will continue until about 6 p.m. The award presentation is expected to begin between 4 and 4:30 p.m.Organizers expect 28 teams to compete this year, double[Read More…]
STEAM lab made possible by donor is up, running at Serena Hills
Students are learning in a brand new space at Serena Hills Elementary School with the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Lab opened for instruction since the beginning of this school year. Made possible by a donation of more than $275,000 from Serena Hills alum Allan DiCastro, the lab features[Read More…]
3rd annual Walk Walton fundraiser makes science fun in Homewood
The third annual Walk Walton PopUp Science Fundraiser Oct. 21 at the Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve featured about 20 junior high students from Homewood and Flossmoor schools sharing what they learned during the internship’s first run. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a[Read More…]
International STEM Learning Ecosystems awards Homewood Science Center membership
The Homewood Science Center is now part of STEM Learning Ecosystems, a national and international network working to change how students learn, educators teach and how businesses develop a workforce with 21st century skills. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center programs drawing participants from throughout the Chicago area
The participation numbers keep growing at the Homewood Science Center. Executive Director Edie Dobrez told village board members one program drew participants from 25 ZIP Codes. She presented the science center’s 2017 annual report to the board at its meeting Aug. 14. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to[Read More…]
Giant Block Party on Aug. 18 celebrates Homewood’s 125th anniversary
Homewood’s 13th annual Giant Block Party on Aug. 18 will help celebrate its neighborhoods in recognition of the village’s 125th anniversary. The event downtown from noon until 9 p.m. will be on Martin Avenue between Ridge and Hickory roads. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day[Read More…]
Creativity abounds in STEAM Camp at James Hart School
The first District 153 STEAM Camp gave one student a chance to create replicas of Chicago’s downtown buildings, a team the opportunity to build a robot and another to produce a movie. It’s all part of STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and math. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center presents documentaries by Colton, D’Astici on Wednesday
Homewood Science Center’s “HF Women in Documentary Filmmaking” program on Wednesday, June 20, will premier Eliana D’Astici’s documentary film, “March through Generations,” a look at three generations and their stand on women’s issues. The film’s title describes not only the story she tells, but how the Homewood-Flossmoor High School student’s film[Read More…]
