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FIRST LEGO League (FLL) 3rd Annual Kickoff Saturday, September 26 from 8:30 A.M. until 12:05 P.M. at the Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Quad City area FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams from Iowa & Illinois including students, coaches and mentors are cordially invited to attend the 3rd Annual FLL Kickoff free of charge.
The Kickoff is a fun way to meet other teams, learn and share FLL information including opportunities to talk with trash experts, FLL judges and referees. In addition, several returning teams from last year who won awards and participated at State Championships and International Tournaments will be on hand to share their experiences. At the kickoff, we will also be sharing the plans for FLL qualifiers for Iowa & Illinois teams including dates, locations, and the registration process.
Nov. 7 Quad Cities STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Festival.
Interactive style conference for youth in grades 3-8 from 8:00 AM - Noon at Western Illinois University Quad City Campus.
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Sept. 30 STEM Teachers Night Out Event at Moline High School.
Free event for area STEM Teachers, School Administration & key STEM Stakeholders to collaborate and share information & ideas and see local STEM education facilities. Pizza and pop provided by the QCESC at6:00 PM with an optional tour after the meeting. Pre-registration is required.
Saturday, October 3rd "CORNcon" 8am-6pm at St. Ambrose University, McCarthy Hall, Davenport, Iowa
Link to flyer
For Adults and Kids
Adults: QC Security Conference
Kids: Kids Hacker Camp for ages 7-17
REGISTER at: www.corncon.net- Nov. 7 Quad Cities STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Festival.
Interactive style conference for youth in grades 3-8 from 8:00 AM - Noon at Western Illinois University Quad City Campus.
Link to further information
- Reminder - Applications for John Deere grants are still be accepted for new and returning FIRST Robotic Teams for Junior FIRST LEGO League (K-3 graders), FIRST Tech Challenge (7-12), and FIRST Robotics Competition (9-12) teams.
Upcoming Events with Volunteer Needs and Reminders:
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