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STEM Resource Fair for Educators
May 23, 2013
2:30-5:30PM
Bridgewater State University
Like the 2013 SE MA STEM Expo, but for grown-ups! Early childhood educators, PK-12 teachers and administrators, and community STEM supporters will walk away with inspiring, hands-on STEM lessons to use in their classrooms the very next day. Learn about dozens of STEM resources such as summer science camps for kids, professional development, curriculum, field trips, in-classroom resources and STEM professionals willing to share their love of STEM with your students! Visit our website here to read more about scheduled exhibitors and workshops you can attend. Space is Limited. Click HERE to Register Today!
SE MA STEM Network Regional Meeting
April 11, 2013, 3PM-5:30PM
Westport High School, 19 Main Road- Westport
Our fourth and final spring Network meeting. Listen to and share information about STEM initiatives with representatives of schools, businesses, government & community organizations. Find out what others are doing to support the Massachusetts STEM goals. Identify resources and professional development needed to support STEM plans. RSVP to Katherine Honey at khoney@comcast.net or at (508) 316-1480.
Leading the STEM Way
Advisory Council member from the SE MA STEM Network met with U.S. Congressman Joseph Kennedy III to discuss STEM education and workforce needs in our region. Pictured, left to right: Kathy Podesky, principal of Jordan/Jackson Elementary School in Mansfield; Kathleen Kirby, Administrator of the Network; Congressman Kennedy; and Abbey Spargo, Executive Director of the Ocean Explorium at New Bedford Seaport. |
News and Events from the Region
STEM Entrepreneurship Speaking Series: Sharks!
Cape Cod Community College
April 11, 2013, 11AM-2PM
World renowned marine biologist, author, and shark specialist Dr. Gregory Skomal's study of sharks has spanned habitats from the Arctic Circle to coral reefs in the tropical Central Pacific. In recent years, he has studied sharks off the coast of Cape Cod and is noted for tracking stress levels of the Great White in 2012. Free and open to the public. For more information click
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The CONNECT Colleges Bring More Kids a "Summer of Science"
Over a thousand of the region's school children will engage in enriching science and technology programs this summer, thanks to the public colleges and universities of SE Massachusetts.
Children can learn what it's like to pilot airplanes at Bridgewater State University's ACE aviation camp in New Bedford, or explore robitcs and game design at Bristol Community College's Kids College.
Forensics and crime solving are at the center of Massasoit Community College's "Special Study of Biology." Cape Cod youth are invited to join the "maker movement" to assemble junkbots, build simple circuts, and create batteries out of lemons. Environmental Science is the focus of Umass Dartmouth's "Earth Keepers" Program.
All Programs offer scholarship to families unable to afford regular tuition. More information about the Summer of Science Programs, including program descriptions, dates, and age groups is available on the CONNECT Website. |
STEP to Success Conference in STEM
Mass Bay Community College
April 12, 2013, 8AM-3PM
This conference will provide an opportunity for faculty from community colleges and partnering universities to share innovative programs and strategies supporting STEM pathways. Sessions include: developing interest in STEM among urban students in a first year program, supplementary instruction to increase success in computing/STEM, summer bridge program models, and much more. Click here to register or contact Claire Duggan at c.duggan@neu.edu for more information. |
Important Survey for MA Computer Science Educators
Energy is growing around improving computer science education in Massachusetts. Assist CAITE by providing valuable input: Your responses to this anonymous 10-question survey will help us understand the curricula and professional development needs of MA K-12 educators teaching computing classes. To complete the survey click here or contact Renee Fall at rfall@cs.umass.edu with any questions. |
Cambridge Science Festival
City of Cambridge (Varied Locations)
April 12-21, 2013
The Cambridge Science Festival, the first of its kind in the U.S, is a celebration showcasing the leading edge in STEM. A multifaceted, multicultural event, the festival makes science accessible, interactive and fun. On the very first night participants can join in "Yuri's Night" with student astronomers as they watch the night sky from the observation deck of Harvard University in celebration of some of the most important space launches in NASA's history. This is just one of many events being offered for little to no cost. To get the full list of events click here. |
Exploration Camp
Ocean Explorium, New Bedford
Registration Deadline: April 12, 2013
April 15-19, 2013, 9AM-4PM
In a week of marine discovery this program will include hands-on activities, Science on a Sphere presentations, and live-animal demonstrations for campers ages 6-12. On Wednesday, campers will enjoy a boat trip with the ZEPHYR Marine Education Foundation, participating in on-water field activities and assisting in marine animal collection and examination. The camp cost is $150 for the week (Monday-Friday) or $40 per day, two day minimum. Click here for more information and to register.
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Girls STEM Summit
Massachusetts Maratime Academy, Buzzards Bay
April 13, 2013, 8AM-4PM
This event, sponsored by Jr. Tech, will bring together 100 female students in grades 8-12 who have expressed a stong interest in pursuing higher education careers in STEM. Participants will join female STEM career professionals and educators for a full-day program that features emerging STEM careers with hands-on workshops taught by female role models. The event cost is $40 and includes lunch. Click here or contact Phyllis Russel at phyllis@juniortech.org for more information. |
Jr. Tech ROV Workshop
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
April 15-19, 2013, 9AM-4PM
Remote O perated Vehicles (ROV) are becoming a critically important technology for undersea exploration and research. In this hands-on program, participants from grades 5-8 will work in teams to engineer, build, test, and enter the ROV driving challenges. They will also work with the latest mobile technology apps to record their work and communicate their findings. The cost is $200. For more information and to register click here.
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Teacher Training Workshop: A Whale of a Mystery
Bridgewater State University
April 16, 2013, 11AM-3PM Join us for this free, hands-on workshop in which attendees will become familiar with the basic concepts and biology that underlie the Whale of a Mystery curriculum. Participants will practice some basic laboratory skills used in modern biology and biomedicine, and gain insight into this exciting inquiry based curriculum for the middle school classroom. To register contact Kim McCoy at kmccoy@bridgew.edu or click here for more information. |
2013 Marine Art Contest for K-12 Students
Applications Due: April 25, 2013
This contest is open and free to all students from public, private, and home schools. This year's theme is "Amazing Ocean Creatures of Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary". There are five divisions in the contest-- grades K-4, grades 5-8, grades 9-12, an open scientific division (K-12), and an open computer graphics division (K-12) with a winner, second and third place selected from each division. Winning entries will be posted on the Stellwagen website, will become a part of a traveling art show, and may be used by the sanctuary and their sponsors in their outreach programs. For more information and to enter click here. |
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
Northeastern University, Boston
April 25, 2013, 9AM-2PM
Nitsch Engineering will be hosting its 12th annual event that will show girls how telephones work, from cell phone networks to circuit boards. All girls from grades 6-12 are welcome, as well as an adult chaperone for each girl as needed. For more information or if you have any questions contact event coordinators Christine Breen at cbreen@nitscheng.com, or Anna Luciano at aluciano@nitscheng.com.
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PLTW Information Session
Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School, South Easton
May 1, 2013, 3-4PM Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curricula are collaboratively designed by K-12 teachers, universty educators, engineering and biomedical professionals, and school administrators to promote critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and real-world problem solving skills in students. The hands on, project-based programs engage students on multiple levels, expose them to areas of study that they typically do not encounter, and provide them with a foundation and proven path to college and career success. PLTW currently provides progams for grades 6-12; an elementary program will be released in 2014. This information session will feature students and teachers involved with the PLTW engineering and biomedical science progams who will be available to discuss their projects. If you'd like to attend contact Carolyn Mastrom at cmalstrom@pltw.org. |
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Educator Workshops
Heritage Museum and Gardens, Sandwich
May 11, 2013, 9AM-12PM & 1PM-4PM Join colleagues for these hands-on workshops: "The Importance of Visual-Spacial Learning" in the morning, followed by "The Arts of Nature" in the afternoon. Cost is $40 for one workshop, or $70 for the pair. To register for one or both of these events click here or contact Tobey Eugenio for more information. |
Share your news!
We want to include all the cool stuff happening around our region. Plus, we'd love to share your news, as well as suggestions for things you find interesting. So ... Let us know! Email your news, events, and other interesting tidbits to southeaststemnetwork@connectsemass.org.
Plus, don't forget to register your organization in the SE MA STEM directory so that people seeking your STEM services can find you:
And be sure to check out the network website at :
Our mission is to connect southeastern Massachusetts students, educators, employers, and STEM advocates to resources and to each other. |
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