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STEM Resource Fair for Educators Attracts 300
More than 300 attendees and exhibitors came together at the SE MA STEM Network's first Resource Fair for Educators on May 23, 2013 at Bridgewater State University. Participants attended workshops such as "Using Marine Animal Rehabilitation to Support STEM Goals" and "Sports and Engineering" to walk away with inspiring STEM lessons to incorporate into the classroom. Attendees also learned about STEM resource providers such as the Green Schools Project, National Institutes for Health, and NOVA Education. Resource materials available from the SE MA STEM Network included our Corporate Partners program, our SE MA STEM Directory, how to establish a STEM Education in your community, and our STEM Career Exploration website. Learn about these resources and more on our website: www.connectsemass.org/stem. |
News from the State
Massachusetts' STEM Teacher of the Year Annou nced
The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon announced that Kelly Powers, a computer science teacher and department chair at the Advanced Math and Science Academy in Marlborough, has been named The Hall's Massachusetts STEM Teacher of the Year. Powers is the inaugural winner of the award, which recognizes a MA teacher who is making significant contributions to STEM education. She will receive a $5000 grant for STEM education and will be honored at the 2013 MA STEM Summit and at a pregame ceremony at a 2013 New England Patriots Game. Read more here. |
Internship Challenge Program
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center's Internship Challenge is a workforce development program focused on enhancing the talent pipeline for Massachusetts companies engaged in life sciences. The program facilitates the placement of students and recent graduates, who are considering career opportunities in the life sciences, in paid internships across the state. Consistent with the Center's role as a catalyst in growing the talent needed by the life sciences industry, the program is designed to provide students and companies with the tools to connect, and the Center will reimburse eligible companies for intern stipends. Internship opportunities are available year-round! Click here for more information. |
@Scale RFP Targets Academic Achievement and Educator Effectiveness
The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education and the Governor's STEM Advisory Council announce the final phase of @Scale Initiative Request for Proposals targeting student academic achievement and educator effectiveness with a focus on mathematics, science, or technology/engineering in elementary and middle grade levels and/or student interest and educator effectiveness in pre-K education programs. The RFP commits $250K of state funds targeting $750K in matching, non-state funds to support projects that replicate or scale up successful initiatives to benefit more students. A call-in information session is Thursday, June 13, from 1 - 2 p.m. Email Keith Connors for dial-in instructions. The deadline for proposals is Friday, July 19. |
2013 MassDevice Big 100 East
July 16, 2013, 4 - 8 p.m., The Westin Waltham Boston
On July 16th, MassDevice takes you inside the corner office for a front row seat on how decisions are made at the highest level of the medical device industry. Meet an incredible panel of leaders for our 2013 MassDevice Big 100 East and a look inside some of the companies, which have made headlines over the past two years. The MassDevice Big 100 is a conversation among leaders - an unforgettable exchange of insight, ideas and contacts with the most prominent pioneers in the field. Learn more and register on the event website.
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News and Events from the Region
Ocean Explorium Kicks Off Campaign with a Challenge
The Ocean Explorium is kicking off a community-wide fundraising campaign to 'Save Your Ocean Explorium, Build Your Future'. According to Executive Director Abbey Spargo, "An anonymous donor has issued the Ocean Explorium a challenge match of $50,000 if the Ocean Explorium can raise $100,000 by July 1." Ms. Spargo added that "The Ocean Explorium has become a valuable asset for the SouthCoast region, providing educational programs for learners of all ages. We are proud of what we have achieved in the past five years and we intend to build on that foundation. Gifts received before July 1 will count toward the match and bring us closer to our fundraising goal." Click here for additional information. |
Learn to Quahog
June 8, Noon - 2, Round Cove, West Island, Fairhaven
Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition on West Island to learn to harvest your own quahogs. Representatives from the town of Fairhaven and Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries will teach you the basics of local quahogging -- what you need, how to do it, and where to go. This will be a fun and educational event for the whole family. FREE Event. Reservations Required. Contact Margo Connolly, Senior Educator at (508) 999-6363 x224 or EMail for more information. Learn More Here.
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STEM Course Available for Middle School Educators Integrating STEM in the Middle Schools
June 13, Aug. 5 - 9, Nov. 12, The Hall at Patriot Place
Expand your own content knowledge and your professional expertise in a supportive, creative team environment. Explore engineering and technology content and how it fits with real-world challenges as well as current, standards-based mathematics and science content. In addition to hands-on, in-depth integrated STEM experiences that are drawn from nationally recognized exemplar materials, the course will include readings and discussions, visits from STEM field experts, and opportunities to look at student work for insights into STEM pedagogical issues. An implementation project in your classroom will also be included so that you can gain supported practice in integrated STEM experiences. Pending approval, this course will offer an option to earn 3 graduate credits. $500 per district. Email Peg Myers, education director, for additional information. |
MITS Summer Professional Development Institutes for Upper & Middle School Educators
Investigating Interdisciplinary Pathways through Engineering Design and the Natural World
June 17 - July 30, MITS, 1354 Hancock St., Quincy
After registering, participants will receive enrollment forms for optional graduate credit which must be completed prior to the first day of the Institute. This hybrid course combines ten hours of online instruction with a one-week, on-site component. During the on-site component, spend a day at each partner institution's site participating in hands-on inquiry investigations combined with content sessions. "Science, Technology and Engineering Meet Literacy and Social Science." Learn more and register here. |
Build 21st Century Skills with Nature
June 29-July 30, 9AM, Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove Street, Sandwich
The natural world is filled with "moving parts" that engage students in critical and creative problem-solving. Join Heritage's team and local educators who aspire to enrich their classroom with connections to nature. The following programs are being held at For a full schedule of 2013 workshops and information on how to register, click here. For additional information, email Tobey Eugenio at or call 508.888.3300 x159.
We Dig Dirt: Supporting Infants and Toddlers in Outdoor Classrooms
9am - 12pm, Saturday, June 29, 2013, Fee: $40
Using Your Outdoor Classroom
9am - 12pm, Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Documenting Children's Learning with Nature, 1pm - 4pm
Using Nature to Engage Preschoolers in Authentic STEM and Literacy Experiences
9am - 4pm, Thursday, July 11, 2013, Fee: $55
Splish, Splash, Buzz: Teaching in the Outdoors
9am - 4pm, Tuesday, July 30, 2013, Fee: $55
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Seining in the River
July 6, 10 a.m. - Noon, Lloyd Center, Dartmouth
Discover all of the creatures that are living in the estuary. During this action packed program you will use nets to find animals hidden in the water, learn about common species in this area and how animals from the tropics wind up in Massachusetts. Bring shoes and clothing you don't mind getting wet! All Ages Welcome. Price: Individual : Members: $5 Non-members: $7 Family of Four: Members:$15 Non-members:$20. Pre-registration required by 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 5. Pre-register online, or call the Center's Event line at 508-558-2918. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please call Jen Wimmer at 508-990-0505 x 14, or via E-Mail. Learn more here. |
Put Computing in Your Summer -
Opportunities for Students and Teachers
Computer Game Developers! Level 1
July 10 - 12, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Upper Cape Cod Regional Tech, Grades 6-8, Program cost: $175
Computer Game Developers! Advanced
July 10 - 12, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Cape Cod Regional Tech
Grades 6-8, Program cost: $165
To register for either or both programs click here or call 774-994-2097
Sponsored by: Jr.Tech
Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Annual Conference
July 15 - 16, Quincy, MA, K-12 computer science and I.T. teachers
Registration fee: $60 for the conference, workshops $60/each or 2 for $100. Registration deadline: June 16, Housing deadline: June 10
Click here to register. Click here for more information. Sponsored by: CSTA
2013 MMSI Advanced Placement Summer Institute
July 29 - August 2, Bridgewater State University
Priority registration for MMSI AP program teachers (no fee).
Registration fee: $1,000-$1,150 - Click here for more information and to register. Sponsored by Mass Math + Science Initiative and Thermo Fisher Scientific |
Sustainability Summer Camp Offered at UMD
July 15 - 19, 2013, UMASS Dartmouth
The UMASS Dartmouth Center for Sustainability is running its Fifth Annual Sustainability Summer Camp for Middle-school students from July 15th-19th at UMass Dartmouth. Area teachers will lead hands-on sessions in many sustainability areas, including food and renewable energies, under the broad umbrella of the Lorax, or Becoming a Speaker for the Trees. The camp includes field trips to a local beach, Share the Harvest Farm, and conservation areas. Students entering 6-8th grade are encouraged to attend. The fee is $80/child, with scholarships available for anyone who inquires. Busing is available from New Bedford and Dartmouth. Click here for additional information. |
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