Office of Civic Engagement

Chicago youth explore science on-campus with Space Explorers

Since 1991, UChicago’s Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics has connected students from Chicago Public Schools with world-class astronomers and physicists

Largest-ever South Side Science Festival puts UChicago STEM in kids’ hands

Annual event draws 700 UChicago scientists, 200 volunteers to share science demonstrations on campus

UChicago students help support young migrants at South Side schools

Neighborhood Schools Program volunteers help new students academically and emotionally

South Side Science Festival brings community to campus

Kids learn to see themselves in STEM at annual event, which drew more than 4,500 attendees

South Side Science Festival returns after successful debut last year

Free, daylong event for all ages will feature interactive demonstrations, scientific panels, games, food, music