Schneider Invites Students to Participate in 2021-2022 STEAM Scholars Program

DEERFIELD, Ill – Congressman Brad Schneider encourages Tenth District students to participate in the 2021-2022 Tenth District STEAM Scholars program, an educational opportunity for local high school students to learn about science, technology, education, art, and math through hands-on learning experiences.

STEAM Scholars will join Schneider on visits to four local STEAM-related businesses and facilities during the 2021-2022 school year. On these visits, students will have the chance to participate in discussions with local employees, business owners, and educators, and learn more about the STEAM career opportunities in our backyard. In previous classes, students visited Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Clorox Manufacturing, Chicago Executive Airport, the chemistry and photonics labs at College of Lake County, the Lake County Sheriff's Office, and Jessup Manufacturing. Visits have also taken place virtually during the Covid-19 pandemic.

"STEAM education is critical for preparing our next generation for the jobs of the future. The COVID-19 pandemic has only emphasized how important the STEAM fields are to our future, from developing vaccines to rolling out remote work software and finding creative solutions to new problems. I'm looking forward to joining this year's class of STEAM Scholars on visits to STEAM facilities and businesses around the district in the upcoming school year," said Schneider.

This will be the fourth class of STEAM Scholars following the inaugural 2018-2019 class. The program was previously known as STEM Scholars but has changed to incorporate the arts and humanities fields as well. This program is open to all rising sophomores and juniors who live in or attend high schools located within Illinois's Tenth Congressional District. Due to space constraints, only two applicants from each high school will be selected for participation in this competitive program.

Students can apply online at /STEAMscholars by Wednesday, September 1.

Schneider is currently planning to host the 2021-2022 STEAM Scholar program in person, but the program may adjust to a virtual format in case conditions change. Following CDC guidelines and advice of the local health department, participants are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19. All attendees, especially those who are not vaccinated, are encouraged to wear a face mask for their own safety during the program.