industry. Field trips to the center are encouraged for students in middle school, high school and even college. Exhibits inside the Center will include hands-on activities, videos, demonstrations and simulations, as well as interac- tive, engaging activities resulting in small prizes for correct answers. As in 2008 and 2010, the Student Skills Center will feature a daily raffl e for various exhibitor-provided prizes, career profi les, and a resume drop box. Upon arrival to the Student Skills Center, visitors will be welcomed by a Skills Center Greeter who will personally guide attendees to the check-in location and ultimately to the Ori- entation Theater. Here a 10–15 minute program will provide an overview of what to expect at the Center and at IMTS and where to go, and show a brief video connecting advanced manufacturing, STEM education, and everyday life. This free, week-long event is an opportunity for students, educators, school administrators and guidance counselors to gain a glimpse into the world’s most cutting-edge technology
for the purpose of reinforcing a nationwide increase of STEM education at the secondary and post-secondary level.
Basic Information
The cost of attending IMTS is $30 per person through August 10 and $50 per person from August 11 through September 15. For groups of fi ve or more who register at the same time the cost is $15 per person through August 10 and $30 per person August 11 through September 15. Conference registration runs from $195 per person to $695 per person, depending on the conference. It includes exhibit hall admittance for all six days of the show. For more information, visit www.www.imts.com/show/exhibits.html. Visitor hotel information is available at www.imts.com/ show/HotelTravel/index.html. Staying within the offi cial hotel block is the only way to ensure your housing preferences. Staying within the block also gives you access to the free daily shuttle bus service to and from McCormick Place. ME
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