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Heartland Community College

Challenger Learning Center STEM Experiences

August 25, 2023

Heartland’s Challenger Learning Center (CLC) provides unique opportunities for youth to strengthen their knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and to explore STEM careers. Last year, the CLC supported teachers and schools in meeting Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards by providing more than 4,800 local youth with hands-on, immersive STEM experiences. Additionally, through Kids@Heartland, the College offers local youth more than twenty STEM-focused enrichment and exploration opportunities each summer.

The Heartland Community College Foundation has created a fund to ensure access to these unique STEM experiences for youth from low-income backgrounds.

Written by: Breanne Evans

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Heartland Foundation
CCB 2300
1500 W. Raab Rd.
Normal, IL 61761
Phone: 309-268-8110
Email: foundation@heartland.edu 

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Chris Downing

Associate Vice President, Development and Community Engagement
Phone: 309-268-8587
Email: Chris.Downing@heartland.edu

Melissa Fasig

Director, Development
To make a gift or event questions
Phone: 309-268-8102
Email: Melissa.Fasig@heartland.edu

Bailey Nickerson

Coordinator, Financial Aid
Phone: 309-268-8020
Email: Bailey.Nickerson@heartland.edu