Discovery Night is the culminating celebration of our students' and mentors' learning and accomplishments, when students will present the new skills and projects they've created during their apprenticeships.

At Shedd Aquarium, our mission is to connect people to the living world and inspire them to make a difference, and our public relations team is dedicated to supporting this mission. During a special workshop in the Teen Learning Lab, Shedd’s public relations team will share insight on what it’s like to be a part of their fast paced, media-loving environment.

Come out and let your voice be hear with FLOW @ YOUmedia Wednesday, June 11th @5:30pm Harold Washington Library

We are recruiting students in grades 9-12 to participate. Students will be asked to fill out a brief anonymous demographic survey, then play Lucidity. Following gameplay, students will be invited to participate in a short focus group composed of 6-10 participants. Participants will then be asked to play Lucidity once again own their own and complete a phone interview lasting no more than 15 minutes. The session may last up to two hours. Students will receive $30 total for their participation.

Intuit proudly presents the work of students participating in Intuit’s 2013-2014 Teacher Fellowship Program.

Southside students will be coming to Ukrainian Village to present their overall project including photographs, writing poems and conducting interviews to give a voice to the voiceless and tell the “Real Stories” of the people in their community. These High school freshmen have been exploring the ideas of stereotypes of people in our Chicago neighborhoods.

Fab Lab Camp at MSI this summer for middle and high-school age students.

Participants will walk away with simple tools for creating and facilitating educational game structures and the ability to use games to promote enjoyment, personal investment, and deep critical inquiry among students.

Whether you’re telling your story or giving your read on someone’s story, it will be a great way to discover and connect our causes in the community. Delicious nibbles and refreshing beverages complete this unique experience.

Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) is a leadership development opportunity where students can contribute to a better future for our region. Participants in this new program will learn more about the northeastern region and share their thoughts with other teens from Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties. Participants will also meet and interact with selected regional leaders who make key planning decisions in our communities.