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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.

Featured Websites
Science on the Go
Local Programs
Cable Show: Helping You Put Knowledge to Work

Cable Show: Helping You Put Knowledge to Work
Watch us Thursday's at 6:30pm on Comcast Cable's channel 19!

Educational Technology

Educational Technology
The University of Illinois Extension develops and delivers high-impact EdTech workshops that promote 21st century learning skills.

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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.

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