BATAVIA – High school students who are potentially interested in a career in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) are invited to learn more about opportunities at the STEM Career Expo from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at in the atrium of Fermilab's Wilson Hall, Road a-1, Batavia.

Students will meet with STEM professionals and ask questions about STEM careers. In addition to Fermilab scientists and engineers, the STEM Career Expo will feature more than 100 professionals from more than 30 local companies and research organizations who will explain what they do, according to a news release.

“We hope students come away with a new view of the possibilities of finding careers in these fascinating fields, and a more realistic idea of the individuals working in these very relevant and fascinating jobs,” said Susan Dahl, event organizer, in a statement.

The STEM Career Expo is free and open to all high school students.

For more information, please visit http://ed.fnal.gov/programs/careerfair.