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Girls Build! Day 2022: Women Building Chicago

March 12, 2022 - March 12, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Photo Credit: Anna Munzesheimer

Location

Chicago Architecture Center

111 E. Wacker Dr.

Chicago, IL 60601

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Description

This STEM festival is designed for girls ages 11-16. The girls will learn, build and network with professionals from more than 15 different STEM organizations. This year’s festival is all about the women (past and present) who have shaped the Chicago we know today. There will also be opportunity for them to make and test solutions at STEM activity stations. Registration required.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 12, 2022

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 312-922-3432

Website: https://www.architecture.org/programs-events/detail/girls-build-day-2022-women-building-chicago/

Age recommendation: Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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