Outreach Events
Outreach Event Volunteering SignupCFSF inspires awareness of the science of food in Illinois’ students through K-12 programs designed to educate and excite. We attend STEM events to share with students how they can learn more about the science of food. This includes providing awards for 4-H Club Food Science competitions.
We also support our mission with ongoing educator engagement and curriculum development.
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Upcoming Events
Scout STEM Spectacular
August 23, 2025
@ 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Naperville VFW
CFSF table with hands-on experiments.Scout Forge On!
September 27, 2025
@ 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Forge at Lemont
Speaker on Food Safety & Nutrition for Camping & Backpacking Food.Vernon Hills Daring Day
October 9, 2025
@ 9:00AM – 12:30AM
Vernon Hills
For Sophomores. CSFS Table with hands-on experiments.Naperville Career Motive – 8
October 17, 2025
@ 8:00AM – 2:30PM
Barrington High School Career Expo
October 23, 2025
@ 10:15AM – 2:15PM
YORK Food Science Day
November 4, 2025
@ 7:40AM – 1:15PM
Elmhurst
Speakers to share about careers in food science: 7:40 – 10:25 or 12:20 – 2:35. Companies for Expo: 10:25 – 1:15pmFood Science Day
November 1, 2025
Technology Center of DuPage County