NIU STEAM

Scholarships Big ideas belong to everyone. NIU STEAM offers scholarships to help more students experience an unforgettable summer camp. Don’t miss your chance – our scholarship application deadline is May 1st! niusteamcamps.com/sponsorship-ca…

Join us for our 4th annual STEAM & Dream at Welsh Park! 651 Russell Rd, DeKalb, IL Thursday, May 7 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. brought to you by NIU STEAM, Barb City STEAM Team and Opportunity DeKalb! There’s community fun for all ages! See you at the park!

There's still time to sign up for Black History and Culture with T. Ajewole Duckett, PhD., NIU Center for Black Studies! The residential camp runs from July 12 - 17. Learn more niusteam.niu.edu/black-history-… and listen to Dr. Duckett's podcast here rss.com/podcasts/steam…

NIU STEAM on behalf of the NIU Northern Illinois University Alumni Association would like to thank our generous hosts at White Pines Golf Club for a wonderful STEAM Cafe on the Science of the Swing with presenters Kody Anderson and Seth Terpstra at SMART Golf & Fitness.

NIU STEAM celebrates our CURE Conference undergraduate researchers!Congratulations to Thai Villafane, Stephanie Nosal, Ozod Abdumanonov, Kirah Neilson, Danielle Cooper (pictured) and our very own NIU STEAM employee, Madeline Johnson (pictured), who presented at CURE today!

Receive a $2,250 stipend AND full compensation for travel, room and board! Applications to join NIU STEAM and NIU's Edible Campus program for an immersive professional development community are due by MAY 1! Apply now! niusteam.niu.edu/niu-edible-cam…

Revolution From the Scientific Revolution to the disco era, explore how bold ideas sparked global change. Dive into hands-on activities, real historical sources, and interactive discussions. Join us this summer and Spark Change. niusteamcamps.com/camp/sparking-…

Check out our latest STEAM Studio Podcast, where we talk with Dr. Bill Martin, assistant professor at NIU, about authentic undergraduate research, learning through uncertainty, and using the campus itself as a living laboratory. rss.com/podcasts/steam…

Attend a premiere screening for Life Unearthed with Ariel Waldman. Watch two unaired episodes filmed right in your backyard at the Nachusa Grasslands, followed by a Q&A. April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm; Faranda's Banquets in DeKalb calendar.niu.edu/event/sneak-pe…

Come out visit the NIU STEAM booth this Thursday! The fun begins at 3:30 - come by, grab yourself a free T-shirt (while supplies last) and get an exclusive code for $50 off our summer camps. Learn more about our camp offerings at niusteamcamps.com

Check out the different options! Whether it’s chemistry experiments, exploring kinesiology, mastering speech & debate, or making your own film—NIU STEAM Summer Camps are built for every kind of curiosity and built for YOU! Find what excites you. niusteamcamps.com/all-camps/

Last Day for Early Bird! It's your last chance! Early Bird Pricing ends TODAY—don’t miss your chance to save your spot at an amazing NIU STEAM Summer Camp. Register before these prices are gone! Your Future. Our Camps. niusteamcamps.com

Black History Camp Explore powerful history, engage in meaningful conversations, and shape your path forward. Plus—experience hands-on culture through a drum-making workshop and vibrant song and dance sessions. Celebrate the past. Build what’s next. niusteamcamps.com/camp/black-his…

Don't forget EARLY BIRD IS ALOMST OVER! Early Bird Pricing for NIU STEAM Summer Camps is ending April 15th—don’t miss your chance to save and secure your spot for a summer full of creativity, innovation, and fun. Your Future. Our Camps. niusteamcamps.com/all-camps/

Third Annual DeKalb County Earth Fest DeCarbon DeKalb and NIJ Present a day of free, festive, family-friendly fun! Saturday April 11, 2026 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. NIU Founders Memorial Library (Parking is Free, ample and accessible!) For more information: decarbondekalb.com/earth-fest

We are preparing for YOU! (ACA blog) The NIU STEAM team attended and presented at the National American Camp Association Conference in San Diego—bringing back fresh ideas, new inspiration, and even more ways to make camp unforgettable. niusteam.niu.edu/niu-steam-at-t…

Don't forget EARLY BIRD IS ALOMST OVER! Early Bird Pricing for NIU STEAM Summer Camps is ending April 15th—don’t miss your chance to save and secure your spot for a summer full of creativity, innovation, and fun. Register today! niusteamcamps.com/all-camps/

History Explore how bold ideas and brave people reshaped the world. Dive into interactive games and walk away with college-level research skills and a whole new perspective. Join us this summer. Your Future. Our Camps. niusteamcamps.com/camp/sparking-…

STEAM Explorers STEAM Explorers: Wonder Workshop is our half-day STEAM camp designed just for elementary explorers! Campers will build, create, experiment, and discover through hands-on activities. Spots fill fast—join the fun this summer! niusteamcamps.com/camp/steam-exp…

HS Black History Join our Black History & Culture: Learning From the Past, Shaping the Future residential camp and explore powerful stories, bold ideas, and hands-on projects that bring history to life. Your Future. Our Camps. Camp: niusteamcamps.com/camp/black-his…