NASCAR STEAM Fest Engages 550 CPS Students in Motorsports Careers

The 2nd Annual STEAM FEST took place at the Field Museum (Photo courtesy of NASCAR). Students from nearly 50 Chicago Public Schools gathered for the Second Annual STEAM Fest at The Field Museum.& The event, which aims to engage and inspire students while highlighting career opportunities in motorsports, was hosted by NASCAR IMPACT, The Chicago Street Race and CPS. In all, about 550 students from 46 STEM and STEAM CPS schools took part.& “The goal of STEAM Fest is to engage and inspire students from across Chicago by introducing them to the excitement and career opportunities that the world of motorsports can provide,” said Julie Giese, Chicago Street Race President. “STEAM Fest has come to represent the pinnacle of our ongoing partnership with Chicago Public Schools, so we’re thrilled to welcome these brilliant students back for the second year here at the Field Museum.” NASCAR drivers, industry experts, and representatives joined forces with 550 students from 46 CPS STEM and STEAM schools for an exciting design challenge. Among them was Lavar Scott, a Black driver for Rev Racing, who shared his enthusiasm for the event and its impact on him and the students. “I think there were like 600 kids...