GEMS participated in the 2024 STEM Day, hosted by the Champaign Park District at the Martens Center on November 9, 2024. This free event was in partnership with other local organizations including X-time and University of Illinois Science Explorers. Approximately 100 students of all ages attended the event, and there were many different science activities […]
The University of Illinois News Bureau recently published a story featuring Ed Hsieh, Adam Dolezal, and their research on how good nutrition helps honey bees better withstand pesticides and viruses. The article, written by Life Sciences Editor Diana Yates, highlights the benefits of high-quality habitats near agricultural areas to boost bee resilience.
GEMS trainees and faculty are teaming up with community partners to bring fun science-themed activities to children of all ages. Our partner Illinois Science Explorers works with the Don Moyer Girls and Boys Club at the Martens Center in Champaign, Illinois. We will provide hands-on activities related to GEMS science such as plants, pollinators, microbes, […]
The GEMS education team hosted a science teaching professional development event on June 17-20, 2024. This event marked a week of learning for local and regional K-12 science teachers, science and education university faculty, and GEMS graduate and undergraduate students. Over 25 people gathered at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus to discuss topics in […]