Upcoming Events
Learn more about our upcoming events and how to participate in them.
March Book Drive Volunteering Event
Join the Mission:MathMinds March Book Drive Volunteering Event to get SERVICE HOURS while sorting, packing, and counting donated books! Get ready for blasted MUSIC and to win ICE CREAM GIFT CARDS!
3/3 from 1-3 pm @ Kumon of Rolling Meadows, 2065 Plum Grove Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
January Book Drive Volunteering Event
Join the Mission:MathMinds January Book Drive Volunteering Event to get SERVICE HOURS while sorting, packing, and counting donated books going to children locally and globally! Get ready for blasted MUSIC and to win ICE CREAM GIFT CARDS!
Sun, 1/14 from 1 - 3 pm @ Kumon of Rolling Meadows, 2065 Plum Grove Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Palatine Jaycees STEAM Fair
Join us at this year's Palatine Jaycees STEAM Fair! Kids and families are invited for a variety of stations that will cover science, technology, engineering and math concepts at levels ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade. We would love to see you there!
Address: Lincoln Elementary School at 1021 North Ridgewood Ln, Palatine, IL.
Date: 12/11 @ 5:30-8 PM
November BDVE
Join the Mission:MathMinds September Book Drive Volunteering Event to get SERVICE HOURS while sorting, packing, and counting donated books AND writing cards going to children locally and globally! Get ready for blasted MUSIC, free PIZZA, and to win ICE CREAM GIFT CARDS!
Connect and Color for Ukraine Mission:MathMinds Fundraiser
Mark your calendars for October 15th, from 3 PM to 5 PM, at Kumon of Rolling Meadows, as we present Connect and Color for Ukraine Mission:MathMinds Fundraiser, a captivating family-friendly coloring event!
It’s a time to relax, connect and color art that TRANSFORMS! This event is great for families and especially students, grades 5 through high school. When the event is over, our partner, Connect and Color, will email you a free digital version of the Art Collab as a Keepsake for attending. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 per person. All money raised will be used for shipping the books to Poland. Space is limited, so please RSVP by October 11th. Registration and payment options are below.
Immerse yourself in a world of colors and creativity, enjoying precious moments with family and friends. A small entry fee ensures your participation, and rest assured, every cent raised will directly support Mission: MathMinds' upcoming educational initiatives.
Demanding Diversity Webinar
Attention female STEM students! If you've ever felt that STEM fields are dominated by boys, it's time to shatter that illusion. Join the Mission:MathMinds Demanding Diversity Webinar on Tuesday, October 3 from 6-7 pm CT designed for girls ready to embrace STEM's diversity. Understand why representation matters, how diversity fuels innovation, and why diverse teams excel in tackling major challenges. Gain the confidence to embark on your STEM journey—register now and break down those unseen barriers. Joining us is Female Role Model and diversity and inclusion expert, Rachel Jacobsen!
This webinar is intended for female students in grades 3-12.
September Book Drive Volunteering Event
Join the Mission:MathMinds September Book Drive Volunteering Event to get SERVICE HOURS while sorting, packing, and counting donated books! Get ready for blasted MUSIC, free PIZZA, and to win ICE CREAM GIFT CARDS!
Sun, 9/17 from 1 - 3 pm @ Kumon of Rolling Meadows, 2065 Plum Grove Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Creating Future STEAM Leaders
Join this unique opportunity of working with highly-skilled STEAM mentors as you build your passion project with us!
July Book Drive Volunteering Event
Join the Mission:MathMinds July Book Drive Volunteering Event to get SERVICE HOURS while sorting, packing, and counting donated books AND writing cards going to children locally and globally! Get ready for blasted MUSIC, free PIZZA, and to win ICE CREAM GIFT CARDS!
Sun, 7/16 from 2-5 PM @ Kumon of Rolling Meadows, 2065 Plum Grove Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Diving Into STEAM
Join this immersive experience for students to learn about the different fields of STEM through hands-on activities - Minecraft, building solar-powered machines, and much more!
Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest
Join us at this year's Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest! Get connected with your community and other organizations that are stationed in Palatine. We would love to see you there!
Address: Community Park at 262 E Palatine Road, Palatine IL.
Date: 7/1 @ 12-8 PM, 7/2 @ 12-6 PM
Trivia Fun Fundraiser By Elks Club
We're partnering with Elks Club Des Plaines to host this fundraiser for Mission:MathMinds! All proceeds from the Trivia Night go towards our efforts. Anyone 21+ should stop by for a fun time of trivia!
Global Book Drive Shipping Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate the incredible achievement of collecting over 15,000 books (worth $200,000+) and we'll be shipping the books out to our partners in Ukraine, France, Poland, and more. Supporting us at the event will be several community leaders including Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, and many more.
Line by Line: Decoding Computer Science Webinar
Join us to learn how students can learn to start early in creating a future career in computer science! High-level insight will be shared by Brianne Caplan, UChicago Careers in Comp Sci Program Director as she talks about how female leaders can overcome barriers and stereotypes working against them when it comes to having an executive position in computer science. Learn more and register ASAP (spots are limited).
Microsoft STEAM Fair
Calling students of all ages in Chicago for this unique opportunity! Join us for a STEAM Fair on Saturday, April 15th, at Harper College where students can explore various interactive exhibits and workshops with industry experts, as well as join the Mission:MathMinds special workshop featuring an escape room: Uncovering Math Mysteries! It's FREE and open to all students!
BCGT March Monthly Wisdom Entrepreneur Insight: Future of Work
Hear from young entrepreneurs, featuring Ruby Arun, about what it's like to found organizations and create businesses ground-up as high schoolers AND hear from the VP of US Education at Microsoft and more. Learn more and register ASAP!
Connecting the Dots in Medicine Workshop
Interested in the medical field, but don’t know the difference between practicing and researching medicine? Register for the Mission:MathMinds Connecting the Dots in Medicine Workshop to hear more about exploring the field of medicine from high-achieving and empowering female leaders Dr. Anjali Gera at Northwestern Medicine, and Charukesi Sivakumar, a Ph.D. student at the University of Michigan, on February 6 from 5-6 PM CT, virtually.
January BDVE
Join us at the Mission:MathMinds Jan Book Drive Volunteering Event to get SERVICE HOURS while sorting, packing, and counting donated books going to children locally and globally! Get ready for blasted MUSIC, free PIZZA, and to win ICE CREAM GIFT CARDS!
Sun, 1/29 from 1 - 5 pm @ Kumon of Rolling Meadows, 2065 Plum Grove Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
December Book Drive Volunteering Event
Sunday, Dec 4 from 1-5 PM is the Mission:MathMinds December BDVE *HOLIDAY EDITION* where we have fun wrapping books for kids in need and get free HOT CHOCOLATE ☕ Register here.
Artificial Intelligence Around Us Workshop
Hear from female leaders with first-hand experience working with and applying artificial intelligence to the world around us and beyond.
Register at https://forms.gle/LDiWcxzW6RKz19NH8.
October Book Drive Volunteering Event
Join the Mission:MathMinds Book Drive Volunteering Event to help count books going to Ukrainian refugee children and underprivileged Chicago communities to get SERVICE HOURS! We're going to blast MUSIC, eat PIZZA, and compete to win ICE CREAM GIFT CARDS - bring your siblings, friends, and more!
Sign Up: https://forms.gle/XhDtzf8bSn97FKLd6
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Microsoft BCGT STEM Workshop
Mission:MathMinds attended the Microsoft BCGT STEM Workshop Event on Friday, October 21 - a day full of meeting female role models and learning about the wonderful STEM programs and mentors out there to support middle and high school.
Huge thank you to Lori Kim from Microsoft and BCGT for leading such an amazing event. Lori Kim is a Mission:MathMinds Female Role Model - you can find her interview on our website.
Book Drop-Off at Jahn CPS
The Mission:MathMinds Team will be dropping off books at the Jahn CPS on October 11 for their second and third grade students.
Book Drive at William Fremd High School
Donation boxes are located near the main gym, entrance of the media center, and Social Studies office.
Book Drive Volunteering Event
Join Mission:MathMinds Book Drive volunteering to help count books going to Ukrainian refugee children and underprivileged Chicago communities and get SERVICE HOURS! We're going to blast MUSIC, eat PIZZA, and compete to win ICE CREAM GIFT CARDS! Bring your siblings, friends, and more!
Sun, 9/25 from 1 pm - 4 pm @ Kumon of Rolling Meadows, 2065 Plum Grove Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Sign up: https://forms.gle/x4VUa9KQG7tUDpQWA
Book Drive Counting and Packing Session
Sign Up: https://forms.gle/ZhbgfhHNwUqnTxxaA
Location: Kumon of Rolling Meadows, 2065 Plum Grove Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Ruby Arun's Conversation with Mark Langer, Principal of Fremd High School about Ukraine
Hear from Mr. Mark Langer, Principal of Fremd High School in Palatine, IL about the Ukraine crisis and how our community is working to support the Ukrainian children in Palatine.
Mission:MathMinds Ukraine Book Drive @ Arlington Heights Memorial Library
The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is hosting the Mission:MathMinds Book Drive from Aug 1-15. Please feel free to drop off your books!
Mission:MathMinds Booth @ CPS Back to School Bash (N5/N6)
Join Mission:MathMinds as we partner with CPS and support their families with our services at the booth. We need volunteers to be at the booth with us.
Making Cards for Ukrainian Refugee Children
Join Mission:MathMinds as we make cards for Ukrainian Refugee Children to be hand-delivered, on behalf of Mission:MathMinds, in Poland at several schools during such a difficult time. Bring your siblings, friends, etc - please share! Sign up: https://forms.gle/CjXFct5z9cBXJuyWA
FOOD AND DRINKS ARE PROVIDED.