Family Science Expo at Des Plaines Library

Come out to the Destination ImagiNation (DI) booth to learn more about this exemplary program and try an Instant Challenge!  See the DI Challenges for 2010-11:  from mechanical engineering to structural engineering and more, DI integrates science with fine arts along with plenty of FUN!  See attachment below for sneak peak at this year's Challenges and get ready to present your team's solution at our March tournaments.  Find out how easy it is to form a team of 2 to 7 students and join in the fun (and learning, of course) preparing for our March tournament.  See www.idodi.org for Start A Team details.

Also find out more about our workforce development initiative, the AEM Construction Challenge sponsored by Volvo Equipment, for teams of 5 to 7 high school students.  Form a team to compete at the Chicago Regional Rally on January 15th.  Teams of 5 to 7 high school students can register NOW for $125 at http://www.shopdi.org/index.php?main_page=events_product_info&cPath=109&products_id=881.

The AEM Construction Challenge sponsored by Volvo Equipment competition is designed so that with 6 to 8 hours of preparation, any team from tech ed to pre-engineering and anyone in between can be successful the day of the Regional Rally.  Advancing teams will receive a travel stipend and all materials needed for the project to be presented at the Construction Challenge Finals in Las Vegas March 21-25th.  The Finals take place at ConExpo/ConAGG, one of the largest conventions in the world.  Meet the sponsors, see the equipment, and get the experience of a lifetime!

Chicago Regional Rally is limited to 50 teams, so reserve your spot on the roster NOW!

For more information, contact Diana Baldi at diana@innovationtrainer.com.

Time:  noon to 4 pm

Where:  Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016

www.dppl.org