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THE SE MA STEM DIRECTORY
Continues to Grow!
Make the SE MA STEM Directory YOUR one-stop site for finding educational, recreational, curriculum, and workforce alignment resources to support your STEM goals!
New Directory entries include The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Aerospace Education Services Project (AESP), Learning Games Network, and the Museum of Science's Gateway Project.
Agencies and organizations offering STEM resources can add their information in just a few minutes. This searchable directory is well on its way to becoming a comprehensive inventory of STEM resources in Southeastern Massachusetts. Don't get left out of future SE MA STEM events--add your directory listing today!
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News from the State
Lt. Gov. Murray Announces New @Scale Awards
On Dec. 13, 2012, Lt. Governor Timothy Murray, Chair of the Governor's STEM Advisory Council, announced five new @Scale awards totaling approximately $428,000 and targeting workforce development and STEM college student retention and graduation. Said Lt. Gov. Murray, "By expanding these five programs today, we are partnering with stakeholders in the public and private sectors to help more students and workers achieve opportunities in STEM education, jobs, and workforce development." The five new @Scale programs are:
Broadening Advanced Technological Education Connections (BATEC): UMass Boston will work with Bunker Hill and three other community colleges to address workforce gaps in Information Technologyy, data and analytics through a Fast Track Certificate Program in Data Management.
ABLE 4 STEM: The UMass system will join with the state's community colleges to double the number of STEM degrees awarded to underrepresented minority students. Also, a weeklong summer program will support 25 community college STEM majors through introductory course lectures and team research projects, reinforcing readiness for baccalaureate programs.
STEM Power Network: The Central MA Workforce Investment Board (WIB) will expand the STEM Power Network with a goal of reaching all 16 WIBs across the state, developing a multi-regional STEM pathway to reach employers to support training in health care, advanced manufacturing, IT, biotech and life sciences, clean energy, and financial services.
Western Regional Partnership: 400 advanced manufacturing job vacancies are anticipated in the Berkshires and Pioneer Valley in the next three years. Four regional vocational technical high schools and three community colleges will partner to recruit and prepare youth for careers in advanced manufacturing; increase the percentage of associate's and bachelor's degrees in the field; and enhance teacher professional development in manufacturing-related STEM areas.
STEM Pathways Project: MA College of Liberal Arts will add supplemental instruction, tutoring, and expanded internship oppportunities to build upon its successful STEM Pathways Project and share these best practices with the nine other state universities with the goal of developing a system-wide STEM best practice retention and graduation rate program. |
MA 8th Graders Are World Leaders in Math and Science
MA eighth graders outperformed most countries on a highly regarded international math and science exam. In the science part of the test, only Singapore outscored MA. In math, the Commonwealth trailed only South Korea, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, and Japan; 63 countries took the test.
The impressive showing on the Trends in International Math and Science Study (TIMSS) bodes well for MA as it tries to build a larger and more sophisticated workforce in the sciences and emerging technologies. "I am tremendously proud of our students for once again performing as global leaders in math and science," said Gov. Deval Patrick. "Our record of leadership in student achievement isn't by accident--it's because we have chosen to invest deeply in education." Read the full story. |
News and Events from the Region
New Curriculum Frameworks in Mathematics
Bridgewater Sstate University, Rondileau Campus Center
January 14, 2013, 9AM-4PM
Early education and care administrators, K-12 teachers, principals and curriculum directors, and higher education faculty and administrators in Math and Educator Preparation are invited to attend this information session presented by the SE MA Readiness Center on the new Mathematics Common Core Standards. There will be breakout sessions for higher education; early education; elementary, middle, and high school grades; and special education. The day will close with a presentation on PARCC, the new national assessment of K-12 learning being developed by the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers. Free; lunch included. To register, send an email to RRegistration@scecoll.org.. |
Next Generation Science Standards
January 14, 2013, 9-11AM
Bridgewater State University, Crimson Hall
The SE MA Readiness Center is sponsoring a session that will orient participants to the next public draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and solicit input to inform a state decision on whether to adopt the NGSS in Massachusetts. The session will review the development of the standards and key implications they could have for students and educators, as well as related policy initiatives that will impact science education across the state. The event is free; register here. |
Dept. of Higher Ed STEM College Scholarships
Deadline: January 15, 2013
Students working toward careers in high-demand STEM fields (including healthcare) are eligible for a new scholarship program. The Massachusetts High-Demand Professions Scholarship, created by the MA Legislature in FY13, will provide grants up to $6,500 per year for UMass students, up to $5,500 for state university students, and up to $4,000 per year for community college students. For more information, visit the website. |
MassMVP Medical Technology Training for Veterans
Application deadline: January 15, 2013
Through the Massachusetts Medical Technology Veterans Program, up to 50 MA veterans will be provided with training and networking opportunities within the medical device and diagnostics industry sectors. The goal of the program is to provide vets with access to employment opportunities in the medical device sector--the state's number-one export. The program will kick off with a one-day training on Feb. 14, 2013, at UMass Boston. Participants will receive one year of support using the MVP's online social media tool and mentoring portal. Veterans of all ages and education levels are encouraged to apply and participation is free. For more information, to dowload a program flyer, and to access the online application, click here. Contact Beth Nicklas for more information.
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Animal Tracking in Winter
Freetown/Fall River State Forest HQ, Assonet
January 26, 2013, 9AM
The forests might appear uninhabited in winter, but they are in fact full of life. At the State Forest Bioreserve, mammals are out and about, foraging for food and leaving their tracks in the snow. Rabbit, deer, fox, coyote, turkey, and fisher are just some of the animals whose tracks may be found. Join Bill Sampson, senior keeper at Buttonwood Park, to learn the art of tracking animals in winter. FREE; Call 508.636.4693 x13 for more information or visit the website.
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Engineering PD from MITS
Clark University, Worcester
First Session of Three: January 31, 2013, 9:30AM-3:30PM
The Museum Institute for Teaching Science announces the 2013 Professional Development Seminar Series. January's Seminar will feature Dr. Beryl Rosenthal of the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum discussing the great scientific and engineering feats required to bring an ample supply of fresh water to the communities of Massachusetts. Also featured: Dr. Chris Rogers, Director of the Center of Engineering Education at Tufts University, discussing "Building a Strong STEM Program Brick by Brick: Using LEGOS to Teach STEM." Subsequent sessions Feb. 28 and April 4. Cost is $30/session or $75 for the series. To register or for more information visit www.mits.org or call (617) 328-1515. |
Siemens STEM Institute for Teachers
Deadline to Apply: February 5, 2013
The Siemens STEM Institute promotes hands-on, real-world integration of science, technology, engineering, and math in the classroom. Fifty educators will be selected as STEM fellows to attend this all-expenses-paid, weeklong professional development experience, hosted at the world headquarters of Discovery Communications outside of Washington, DC. Fellows will be exposed to leaders, personalities, and innovators whose work across the STEM disciplines shapes and defines our world today. Click HERE for more information. |
Project WET and Project WILD
Bridgewater State University Watershed Access Lab
Project WET: February 5, 2013 or May 7, 2013, 9AM-3PM
Project WILD/Aquatic WILD: February 11, 2013, 9AM-3PM These fun, hands-on workshops offer interactive, science-based activities for students K-12 correlated with national standards including NAAEE. Participants will recieve copies of guides, access to lending materials, and certificates of completion for use toward PDPs. Project WET addresses both the most pressing contemporary water issues, such as water-related disasters and conservation, and classic water science topics like watersheds and the chemistry of water. Project WILD /Aquatic WILD are interdisciplinary environmental education programs that emphasize wildlife, aquatic ecosystems, and people and the environment. Project WET is FREE; Project WILD is $30/person. To register or for more information, go to Watershed Access Lab. |
Municipal Wind Energy Seminar
UMass Dartmouth Woodland Commons
February 7, 2013, 8:30AM-1PM
MA has seen a 20-fold increase in installed wind energy generation since 2007. With abundant wind resources offshore, along the coast, and in the higher elevations of Central and Western MA, wind energy presents an opportunity to reclaim much of the approximately $18 billion we send out of state to purchase energy each year. This session will address zoning bylaw development and other stumbling blocks, with time to discuss regional initiatives and opportunities to interact with Green Communities officials and Energy Savings Companies. Contact UMass Dartmouth's Sustainability Office for more information. |
MA Life Sciences Accelerator Loan Program
Applications Due: February 8, 2013 , noon
The Accelerator Loan Program provides working capital to promising early-stage life sciences companies with a high potential for technology commercialization, rapid growth, and private equity financing. Loans are capped at $1 million per company. For more information and to submit an application, visit the Center's website. Questions? Contact accelerator@masslifesciences.com. |
Hall At Patriot Place Seeks STEM Teacher of the Year
Deadline: February 15, 2013
The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon will honor a Massachusetts STEM teacher next spring as its first STEM Teacher of the Year. The winner will receive a $5,000 grant for his/her school and will be honored at The Hall at Patriot Place, and in a pregame ceremony at a New England Patriots game. All full-time certified K-12 classroom STEM teachers in MA public or private schools are eligible. Nominations must be submitted by someone with a direct knowledge of the teacher's impact. For more information or to access the nomination form, visit: www.thehallatpatriotplace.com.
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Our mission is to connect southeastern Massachusetts students, educators, employers, and STEM advocates to resources and to each other. |
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