College of DuPage to host STEM Spotlight Oct. 25

Discover educational and career opportunities in a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math areas during the STEM Spotlight from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, in the Student Resource Center on the College of DuPage Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd.

Presented as part of the College's STEM Week, the event is free and open to the public.

Attendees can tour specialized labs, meet with COD faculty and explore careers and salaries in a variety of fields, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering and Physics. COD's STEM Division provides a broad selection of programs and courses to students who are interested in learning more about how natural systems work on our planet and in the universe.

For more information, or to register, visit cod.edu/stem.

COD's STEM programs offer an academic foundation for careers in STEM, as well as hands-on training to succeed in pursuing an advanced degree or career. Students learn in interactive STEM classrooms and high-quality lab spaces, including a state-of-the-art cadaver lab. Natural environmental areas on campus contain more than 40 acres of prairie and greenhouse facilities.

College of DuPage is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Serving more than 22,000 students each term, College of DuPage is the largest public community college in the state of Illinois. The College grants seven associate degrees and offers more than 170 career and technical certificates in over 50 areas of study.