Lemont High School Hosts National STEM Day Event

LEMONT, IL — On Oct. 30, Lemont High School’s CITGO Innovation Academy and Science National Honor Society chapter will team up to celebrate National STEM Day. This event, held form noon to 2 p.m., is open to all ages and will include a variety of STEM “tricks” and giveaways, the school said.

Attendees will have the opportunity to see several experiments, including an “exploding pumpkin” demonstration, according to the school. Additional fun will include the opportunity to make your own slime, as well as a tie-dye station. Younger participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes.

The school’s Science Club, Health Occupations Student Association and Mu Alpha Theta chapter will host STEM stations ranging from coding to chromatography to the science of music, and the Tri-M Music Honor Society will entertain with spooky music, the school said.

Joliet Junior College will provide support for the MakerLab, while CITGO will supply giveaways for attendees.

The National STEM Day event will be held in the north parking lot at the school, 800 Porter St., which is located directly in front of the main entrance to the building on Porter.

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