Deerfield Students Recognized As STEAM Scholars, Get Lab Tour

DEERFIELD, IL — Representing 14 different high schools in the 10th Congressional District, 36 local high school students, including four from Deerfield, recently kicked off the STEAM scholar program with a tour of Abbot Laboratories. The students were guests of Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10).

The 10th Congressional District students from Deerfield, who are STEAM scholars for the 2024-2025 school year, include:

• Charlie Marks, Deerfield High School
• Jesse Feldman, Deerfield High School
• Ella Gil, Deerfield High School
• Sarah Holzman, Deerfield High School

According to Schneider's office, the students were part of a wide-ranging conversation with several of the company’s scientists and got a tour of a virology lab in Abbott Park.

"The 10th district is home to many world-class industries and institutions that offer exceptional career opportunities," Schneider said. "Our first stop at Abbott Laboratories gave students a chance to see scientists working in the virology lab researching infectious diseases and hear how they are working to prevent the next pandemic."

Schneider's STEAM scholar program began in 2018 for students in the 10th congressional district. The program "aims to connect highly motivated students interested in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) careers with hands-on learning experiences throughout the district," officials said. In all, students will visit four STEAM-related businesses and facilities.