2024 STEM Academy

Step into the future at our annual STEM Academy. You will get to experience cutting edge technology, while exploring virtual and augmented reality! If you are into gaming, tech, or just creating cool stuff, this academy is for you! Learn from industry professionals from Bradley, Pearl Technology, and Caterpillar to develop your own mixed reality projects. Don’t just play the game-change the game!

July 15-19, 2024

8:30-Noon | Goodwill Industries
2319 E War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL 61614

Youth ages 14-16
Registration Deadline - June 30

Cost $25

Fee waivers are available if the cost of the academy is a financial burden.

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Street Address

Street Address 2

City

State

ZIP

Daytime Phone

Evening Phone

E-mail Address

Parent Name

Student Name

What school do you attend?

Age as of June 30. This year's academy is a unique experience involving Meta Quest and therefore requires youth to be 14 years old.

Sign Me Up! I want to be part of the STEM Academy!

I want to register for STEM Academy ($25.00)

Where did you hear about the STEM Academy and what made you sign up?

I would describe my knowledge of computer programming as:

Extensive ( I have done programming on many platforms)

Some (I have done some programming with Scratch)

Minimal ( I know what it is, but have not done much)

None ( I don't know what it is)

I have access to the following: Access to the these platforms/devices is not necessary for the academy-we will be able to use a group log-in if necessary.

Meta Quest account (Facebook or Instagram)

Android or iOS device

What career goals do you have? How can this STEM Academy help your prepare for those career goals?

What classes, extracurricular activities, or camps related to STEM are you currently involved in or have you previously been involved in?

Why are you interested in attending STEM Academy?

How will you share what you will learn at STEM Academy with others?

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Civil Rights Compliance - Participant Info

As part of our commitment to providing equal opportunities in our programming, University of Illinois Extension is required to collect and report overall statistics about the race, ethnicity, and gender of program participants. Your responses are voluntary and appreciated.

Gender

Ethnicity

Race

Total Registration Cost