Education & Outreach

Outreach Programs for K-12 Students

I-MRSEC Creative Materials Program

The I-MRSEC has an annual outreach program at local pubic middle school Franklin STEAM Academy.

Magnetic Fields Web Series

The I-MRSEC has created online content aimed at engaging many audiences in materials science.

Middle School Outreach: Create Your Own Speaker Kit

We developed a special kit that aims to help middle-school aged students learn about applications of magnetism and the physics of sound by building speakers.

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Outreach Programs to public

I-MRSEC at Annual Franklin Block Party

The I‑MRSEC at the Annual Franklin School Block Party. Join us for fun activities!

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I-MRSEC at State Farm Center: Field Trip Day- Illinois' Women Basketball

The I-MRSEC provides interactive activities annually to public members.

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2026 C-U STEAMM Fair

Integrate art into science- 6-12 grades learned about the power of light with materials while creating unique, UV-lit art designs.

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Want to be part of our amazing volunteer group? Please send an email to mrsec-info@illinois.edu.

MRL Field Trip Day

The I‑MRSEC & MRL host Field Trip Day in March annually to Franklin STEAM Academy. Pack with tons learning of materials science from the experts and scientists!

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I-MRSEC at EOH

The I-MRSEC provides hands-on and interactive activities to the community members annually.

This year, EOH (4/10-11, 2026) was a blast! 🎉 Hundreds of people stopped by our exhibits. We loved seeing visitors learn new concepts, ask questions, and have fun all at once!

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STEM Saturdays with Principal's Scholars Program for 9-12 grade

Learn about the relevance of light and how its properties are particularly important in materials science and engineering, electronics, and computing. Use knowledge about light's reflection, refraction, and absorption to design and program a laser light show, and to construct and test a solar cell.

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Want to be part of our amazing volunteer group? Please send an email to mrsec-info@illinois.edu.