ABOUT US
The STEM Partnership for College Success Program (Opt4STEM) is a partnership between Exelon, Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center, and Illinois Institute of Technology with the mission to prepare Von Steuben students with the foundation to succeed in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degree at four-year research universities. To achieve this mission, the partners are working collaboratively to provide opportunities that focus on: ➢ STEM Enrichment
➢ College and Career
➢ Leadership and Mentorship
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Vinika Porwal
Opt4STEM Director
WHAT WE DO
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OUR TEAMS
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WHAT'S BEING SAID
We are providing our students with the tools and resources necessary to succeed in a 21st century highly-specialized, technology-oriented economy.”
-Rahm Emanuel, City of Chicago Mayor
"[Opt4STEM] is something that really makes my senior year memorable as I continue growing as a student."
-Ehlimana Gutosic, Von Student Class of 2016
"I think that's what makes Opt4STEM so different from other science programs. It's not too classroom or textbook orientated and everything is hands on. At any moment you have freedom to ask questions."
- Ashayla Freeman, Opt4STEM Energy Academy Participant 2016
CONTACT US
Our Address
Illinois Institute of Technology
Academic Affairs
10 W 35th St.
Illinois Tech Tower, 10th Floor, 10C3-1
Chicago, IL 60616
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday 09:00AM – 5:00PM
\\ Tel: 312-567-3814