Check out Outreach’s reoccurring events, which happen weekly and allow volunteers for form long-term relationships with students.

Step-Up

Step-Up involves monthly visits to local middle schools to discuss various topics pertaining to STEM fields. Through activities and lesson plans built around different engineering disciplines, our SWEOutreach volunteers help build problem-solving and teamwork skills. We show how engineers can impact the world. Our main partner for this program is St. Matthews Middle School.

For more information, please contact our Step Up chair at katracy2@illinois.edu.

For Kids Only (FKO)

FKO volunteers visit local elementary school classrooms weekly. During these visits, we lead classroom activities and execute lesson plans to educate students on various topics in science and engineering. Although the material learned is important, the primary goal is to increase interest and excitement in the engineering fields while building a strong bond with the class! Our main partner for this program is Leal School in Urbana.

For more information, please contact our FKO chairs at yinshuo2@illinois.edu or mfm3@illinois.edu

Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation

Outside the classroom, SWEOutreach strives to share a love of science and engineering within the community. In partnership with the Champaign Urbana Special Recreation Center, this monthly program aims to engage young scientists in fun activities!

For more information, please contact our CUSR chair at methoms2@illinois.edu