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 for them to explore. GEMS hosted several stations, including poison dart frogs, UV light friendship bracelets, coffee filter chromatography, symbiosis matching game, microscope station, and leaf printing. Overall, the event was a major success, and the students were curious and excited to participate. Hope to see you next year!