You’re Invited!
Family and friends are welcome to attend to learn and give support!
We also welcome high school and community college students and educators to explore STEM careers and the role of research experiences in STEM career pathways.
Faculty and other research mentors are also encouraged to attend.
Other community and university visitors are also welcomed.
If you are affiliated with the University of Illinois, please bring your i-Card with you to make checking in go faster.
All visitors — Please register by July 1 to help us plan a successful event. Drop-in visitors are also welcome if registration is not possible, but make sure to check in (see guidance below) when you arrive.
Schedule and Parking
You are welcome to participate in all parts of the event. The full schedule and information about the event location are posted here: Event Schedule and Location. You can find the participating Networking Fair partners here.
Free parking is available. You can find more information here: Parking Information
Check-in
Checking in helps us track attendance and to report back to our generous sponsors — thank you for helping us with this process! We are asking all attendees to check-in, even if you are coming for just a short time.
We are asking all registered visitors (partners, mentors, guests, community members) to check-in at the check-in station on the north side of the Illini Union. Make sure to check in (bring your i-Card/netID if you have one) before picking up your pre-printed name tag and a copy of the short program.
We are asking all student presenters to check-in at the check-in station outside of Illini ABC, which is located on the western side of first floor of the Illini Union. Make sure to check in (bring your i-Card with you to make checking in go faster) and grab a pre-printed name tag and a copy of the short program.
Drop-in attendees: There will be a separate station for same-day check-ins at both the north side and west side check-in areas. Make sure to sign in using your i-Card (if you have one) or the QR code provided at the table (for those who do not have U. of I. credentials), fill out a name tag, and grab a copy of the short program.
K-12 Teachers
ISBE PDHs are available to attend this event. There will be a separate check-in and check-out process so please see the staff at the check-in station on the north side of the Illini Union for information.