University of Illinois Extension-Cook County-Science & Technology

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Team offers programs for all ages.

Our educators provide a variety of offerings and assistance including professional development, teaching techniques for the sciences, classroom lessons, and applications.

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Local Programs
	Cable Show: Helping You Put Knowledge to Work Watch us Thursday's at 6:30pm on Comcast Cable's channel 19!
	Educational Technology The University of Illinois Extension develops and delivers high-impact EdTech workshops that promote 21st century learning skills.

Reports

2008 Cook County Programs

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Science & Technology Resources

Choose a category:

Biological Science
Biology is the study of living things. It affects everything in our daily lives from our health to our environment to our pets!
Chemical Sciences
From plants and trees to plastic kitchenware and dishes, from your pair of sneakers to prescription drugs...chemistry is all around you.
Extension Science Volunteers
Thank you for your interest. To become a Science Volunteer, complete the form below and return it to Extension today!
Food Science
Learn more about the physical and chemical composition of foods.
Information Technology
Learn more about acquiring “21st-century learning skills”.
Mathematics
Learners of all ages can effectively use math each day - Extension will show you how.
Physical Science
Physics and the physical sciences are frequently said to be the basis of all sciences.
Small Animal Health
Learn about the health and wellbeing of your pets and other small animals.

Our other program areas....

Volunteer Opportunities
Extension Science Volunteers Become a force for positive change in Cook County by joining the Extension Science Volunteers!

For more information about these programs, please contact:

Oyewole Ajifolokun
Extension Unit Educator, Small Animal Health
Cook County Unit
Enterprise Center
2205 Enterprise Drive, Suite 501
Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: 708-449-4320
FAX: 708-492-1805
aji@uiuc.edu

Leilah McNabb
Extension Unit Educator, Science and Technology
Cook County Unit
5527 Miller Circle Drive
Suite B
Matteson, IL 60443
Phone: 708-720-7500
FAX: 708-720-7549
lmcnabb@uiuc.edu

Karen Meyer
Extension Unit Educator, Science and Technology
Cook County Unit
Enterprise Center
2205 Enterprise Drive, Suite 501
Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: 708-449-4320
FAX: 708-492-1805
meyerk@uiuc.edu

Kenya Thomas
Extension Unit Educator, Science and Technology
Cook County Unit
4801 Southwick Drive
Suite 100
Matteson, IL 60443
Phone: 708-481-0111
FAX: 708-481-4151
krthoma1@uiuc.edu

John Van Horn
Extension Unit Educator, Science and Technology
Cook County Unit
8751 South Greenwood
Suites 112-122
Chicago, IL 60619
Phone: 773-768-7779
FAX: 773-768-4818
jvanhorn@uiuc.edu

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