WYSE at Illinois

The Worldwide Youth in Science & Engineering Program in @uofigrainger provides STEM engagement opportunities to pre-college students.

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

2023-24 applications are open for the Catalyzing Inclusive STEM Experiences All-Year Round (CISTEME365) project! Find out more, including How to apply at:
https://t.co/IumpTbHs8i

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

Engineering Open House 2023 is Friday, March 31 - Saturday, April 1! The 2023 theme is ‘The Future, Today.’

In addition, schools can register for field trips up until March 20, 11:59pm. Learn more at @IllinoisEOH & https://t.co/c1OwgPzTNO

#GraingerEngineering #EOH2023

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

Happy International Women’s Day! IWD (Mar 8) celebrates women’s achievements & brings attention to gender disparities. The 2023 theme is #EmbraceEquity.

Learn more at https://t.co/KDdfhaJVkm

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2023 #WomenInSTEM

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

Happy Engineers Week! EWeek celebrates engineers & encourages students to learn more about engineering. The EWeek 2023 theme is Creating the Future, and takes place Feb 19-25, 2023. Learn more at https://t.co/6VlwzUACcW and https://t.co/HDKRKp32Pv
#EWeek2023 #CreatingTheFuture

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

Happy World Radio Day!

The theme of World Radio Day 2023 is ‘Radio and Peace,’ highlighting the use of radio in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. You can learn more about radio and World Radio Day at https://t.co/5LxayB3ugX

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today (February 11) centers around recognizing the critical role women & girls play in science. Learn more at https://t.co/h6WhlYzZGB and https://t.co/zz5dYDjhXl
#WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM #EqualityInSTEM #DiversityInSTEM

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

Incoming 2023-2024 Grainger Engineer first years, if you have participated in one or more WYSE programs, we encourage you to apply for a WYSE scholarship! The deadline is March 17, 2023. Learn more about requirements & apply at https://t.co/Xdp9QALQKD
#GraingerEngineering #WYSE

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

Thank you to our keynote speaker Dr. James Holly, Jr. and all who attended the CISTEME365 Winter 2023 Conference!

To learn more about the event, see https://t.co/nUojrVvhUr

#EquityInSTEM #stemeducation

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

It’s that time again!

WYSE Summer Camp schedules are out now! See camp descriptions and schedules at https://t.co/7SFrEbsXhq

Want to keep up with summer camp news? Make sure to sign up for program notifications at https://t.co/zsK5lLuI6i

#WYSE #summercamp #GraingerEngineering

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

Congratulations to the IMAGINE Robotics Coach Ethan Moore for receiving the Outstanding Coach/Mentor award, and the IMAGINE Robotics Club teams on their hard work and strong performance at the Dec 17 competition!

IMAGINE Robotics Club is led by WYSE in partnership with DREAAM

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

The CISTEME365 Winter 2023 Conference is for Pre-college school teachers, counselors, & administrators interested in developing equitable & socially-just STEM classrooms, afterschool settings, & engineering-centered experiences! Learn more & register at https://t.co/uKAEYr65OD

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

Happy holidays from all of us here at WYSE!

The WYSE Office will be closed for the holidays and will re-open January 2nd.

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

This week (Dec 5-11) is Computer Science Education Week! The 2022 theme is “Celebrating Progress,” focusing on celebrating and continuing to make CS education more equitable & accessible. Learn more by visiting https://t.co/fpajRFl5Pz
#CSEdWeek #CelebratingProgress

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

Dec 3 is International Day of People with Disabilities! The theme is “Transformative solutions for inclusive development.” Learn more at https://t.co/3ZZNDbtMpy
Wanda Díaz-Merced is a blind astronomer who studies space through sound. Watch her TED Talk at https://t.co/ItuwUFaIYG

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

The FIRST LEGO League Regional Qualifier is on Dec 3! Teams will complete SUPERPOWERED themed challenges with an autonomous robot & present projects for judges focused on learning about energy and innovating for a better energy future. Learn more at https://t.co/XxCz1YriUi

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High school & college students: expand your ~Naval~ Horizons with the #NavalSTEM essay contest!
https://t.co/L2DA3EIeVs

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

Today is #AmericaRecyclesDay which focuses on educating and encouraging individuals to recycle properly. Keep America Beautiful is an organization that inspires people to reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle in every aspect of their life. Learn more at https://t.co/mnWmifu0Qg

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

Looking for volunteering or mentorship opportunities? Then check out the new WYSE LEADers Instagram page! STEM volunteering opportunities will be posted there, so follow @ wyse_leaders on Instagram for more!
#WYSE #leadership #stemeducation

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

Do you love robots? Spectators are welcome at the FIRST Tech Challenge Regional Meet, Sat, 11/12/22, 10am- end of meet at Siebel Center for Design. Teams complete challenges using an autonomous robot they designed, built, and programmed. Learn more at https://t.co/TBFPqWql9m

[WYSE at Illinois @WYSE_IL]

November 8 is National STEM/STEAM Day! On this day, students are encouraged to explore their interests and passion for innovation in STEM/STEAM. To learn more about the importance of STEAM and online resources for activities, visit https://t.co/f5BsBGd4jl