Opportunities From: Argonne National Laboratory

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The Joliet Public Library has invited Argonne to take part in their upcoming Family STEM Fair, and we’re looking for a staff member to facilitate a hands-on activity with students and families. All materials and training will be provided by the STEM Outreach team — this is a great opportunity to connect with the community and share your enthusiasm for science and engineering in a fun, low-pressure setting.

This summer, Argonne’s Educational Programs is hosting a five-day coding camp for high school students, Coding for Science (June 15-19, 2026) and we are seeking coding volunteers. Sessions will be held at the Learning Center in Building 360. Students learn the basics of Python and delve into computational thinking in an engaging environment that allows them to work together and with Argonne staff and scientists to solve problems and explore potential careers in this growing field. Volunteers help students understand and debug their code. Argonne’s coding camps help us inspire and build skills in the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) problem solvers.

No prior experience in Python or teaching is required, but coding experience is helpful. Our education staff will provide guidance on facilitating interactions with students. Time commitment can be as little as 2 hours, or more depending on your interest and availability.

The IEEE Women in Engineering, Devry University is requesting a career day speaker from Argonne National Laboratory to deliver a presentation on  cybersecurity awareness, critical infrastructure protection, or careers in national laboratory research and STEM.

This can be a virtual or in-person presentation.

Carson elementary school in Chicago is requesting a career day speaker from Argonne National Laboratory to deliver a presentation on a staff member's personal and professional career path to their current work at Argonne.

This can be a virtual or in-person presentation.

The Joliet YMCA has invited Argonne to take part in their upcoming STEM Fair, and we’re looking for a staff member to facilitate a hands-on activity with students and families. All materials and training will be provided by the STEM Outreach team — this is a great opportunity to connect with the community and share your enthusiasm for science and engineering in a fun, low-pressure setting.

Power & Light Evangelistic Church in South Holland has invited Argonne to take part in their upcoming Community Expo, and is requesting a staff member to facilitate a hands-on activity with students and families. All materials and training will be provided by the STEM Outreach team — this is a great opportunity to connect with the community and share your enthusiasm for science and engineering in a fun, low-pressure setting.