Alliance for Experiential Problem-Based Learning (UIS) is partnering with the State Board of Education to offer a free The Night Before: A Trauma-Informed Virtual Experiential Training webinar series.  30 dates available. 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Create an account and register. This is an interactive training. Registration closes 2 days before event but if that date works for you, please contact CAPE@uis.edu and we can add you to a session.

Registration is open!

High School students learn to investigate a crime scene utilizing the Residential Simulation Lab at UIS.  The Criminology, Chemistry and Child Advocacy Studies programs will collaborate to create an experiential crime scene, utilizing interviewing skills and problem-based learning.

When: July 7 & 8, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (students can arrive as early as 8am and be picked up by 4pm).

SU2233 – The Startup Academy – Raising Entrepreneurial Aspirations

Workshop Dates: June 6,7,8,9&10;  9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day. Students can arrive or be dropped off as early as 8:00 a.m. but content will not start until 9:00 a.m. An email will be sent closer to the camp start date with location details and parking information if needed.

SU2232 –  (High School) Relativity: The physics and math behind Einstein’s theory

When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 27 – Wednesday, June 29 via Zoom. (3 days)

Who should attend: High School age Gifted Learners

Topics of workshop: Einstein’s Relativity for Gifted Learners, time dilation and length contraction, relativity and black holes,

Cost: $80

About the instructor: Dr. Hei-Chi Chan.

All courses earn a digital badge.

SU2231 – Math Challenge: Cool math for middle school students

When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 20 and Tuesday, June 21 via Zoom. (2 days)

Who should attend: Talented middle school students who are interested in advanced mathematical problems.

Topics of workshop: Fibonacci numbers, a taste of calculus and the art of estimation.

Cost: $50

Session requirements: No books are required. Learning materials will be provided by the instructor. A digital badge will be received for all participants who complete.