AeroSTEM Expo & Recruitment event

Are you ready to take flight?!

Want to take control in a flight simulator, explore drones, and learn more about Aerospace, STEM, and Aviation careers. Do you want to learn how to pursue your goals and have your questions answered by colleges and industry professionals? Would you like to network and soar to the sky?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, you should register for the AeroSTEM Expo.

The AeroStar Avion Institute (AAI), in partnership with the Illinois Tech Office of Community Affairs and Outreach Programs, invites you to join us at our 8th Annual AeroSTEM Expo and Luncheon. This exciting and educational event will take place on April 4, 2026, at 10 am at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in Hermann Hall . Doors and registration open at 9:30 AM.

Don't miss the option to upgrade your ticket and join us for a keynote speaker that you don't want to miss.

The AeroSTEM Expo is a one-of-a-kind, hands-on aviation science, technology, engineering, and math immersion for youth and families in the Chicagoland area! Participants in the expo will experience aviation/ space activities, learn about industry careers, hear from colleges and universities regarding post-secondary programs, and meet and receive mentoring from professionals within the aviation and space industries.

We are Excited to see you there!

Our long-standing partnership with the IIT Office of Community Affairs is a model for public-private partnerships and shows a serious commitment to STEM education. This partnership continues to host one of AeroStar's top recruitment events for the AAI Youth Programs we offer year-round.

Sign up for our other programs at the AeroSTEM Expo or check out our website and social media channels.

***Please Note***
-Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a Registered Adult.

-Complete the AAI Waiver online after registering for each attendee.

-IIT's WAIVERS must be completed and signed in advance of the event (preferred), or on-site.

-Groups of 6 or more require coordination with our AAI Team. Please contact Selena Berry at selena.berry@avioninstitute.org to get started.

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