A Tour of STEM Fest 2025
STEM Fest 2025 is coming on Sept. 20! Start planning your day with this preview of the different spaces to explore on campus.
You can find all these spaces on our interactive campus map.
Founders Memorial Library
Book Lab, Fourth Floor
The NIU Book Lab, on the fourth floor of Founders Memorial Library, is an interactive, hands-on space exploring the history, technology and future of books. Don’t miss the chance to try out our replica Common Press and other historical equipment!
71 North Partnership Studio, Basement
In the basement of NIU’s Founders Memorial Library, our 71 North Partnership Studio is dedicated to entrepreneurship and innovation. Don’t miss this interactive space… and watch our upcoming blogs for more details about the activities!
Outdoors on MLK Commons and Normal Road
The annual weather balloon launch is a highlight every year. (This year it’s scheduled for 10:30 a.m.) We also have many outdoors booths with hands-on activities, food trucks on Normal Road and the Be Pro, Be Proud truck sponsored by Meta.
The NIU STEAM Studio in Swen Parson Hall
Swen Parson Hall, just across Normal Road from the MLK Commons, is the home of our very own STEAM Studio space. Every year we host a craft or activity in this smaller space that’s a little calmer and quieter. We hope you’ll stop by to see us!
Holmes Student Center Exhibition Halls
Experience hundreds of hands-on activities in the life sciences, chemistry, physics, engineering and more.
STEM Fest Stage
Follow the signs to the STEM Fest Stage in the Holmes Student Center Sandburg Auditorium for fun, interactive performances and demonstrations throughout the day. We’ll share the stage schedule in September!
