CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) -- More than 800 high school students are set to attend SIU Day at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The event aims to showcase the university's academic programs and resources.

Students from 19 area high schools will meet faculty and staff during the event, scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.

After a welcome session, students will participate in academic breakout sessions which will allow students to engage in hands-on experiences.

High schoolers will have the opportunity to visit labs, tour the campus, and experience university technology. They can also view creations by SIU students and choose from a variety of sessions and topics.

The event offers a chance for students to see academic programs in action, providing a glimpse

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