Central College invites college-bound high school students with an interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields to visit the Central campus in Pella, on Thursday, June 28 and Friday, June 29 for a get-acquainted session.

The free event is a chance for students to meet Central’s faculty, tour the college’s Vermeer Science Center, learn about Central students’ research projects and preview the college’s latest major offering: a degree in engineering. Students may bring a friend or their parents. Participating students and their guests will also get a campus tour, an opportunity to meet Central students and alumni and complimentary lunch and dinner. In addition, students will have the ability to participate in hands-on STEM workshop sessions in the college’s classrooms, laboratories and out in the field. Participants can choose to attend on either or both days.

Those students who participate both days can opt to stay overnight in one of Central’s residence halls. The event is open to all high school students who register in advance by calling 641-628-7616 or signing up online at www.central.edu/visit.