This seminar kicks off the Sustainability Center's fall calendar of lectures and movies focused on Carbon--how its growing concentration in our atmosphere is impacting our environment and health and the variety of political, economic, and scientific solutions that are being offered to limit our emissions and their impact. Join SMAST (School for Marine Science and Technology) Professor Mark Altabet to gain a comprehensive understanding of Climate Science.

This roundtable discussion, sponsored by The U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau and The Construction Institute, will bring together leaders in the Metro Boston area to discuss potential pathways for women to become involved in careers related to STEM, green, and non traditional careers. Some of the questions to be considered are: How can women qualify for STEM, non-traditional, and green careers? What opportunities are available for women in "green" jobs and STEM? How can we help women transition from traditional occupations to non-traditional ones? Attendance is free but registration is required: contact Angela Rizzolo at: rizzolo.angela@dol.gov or at 617-565-1988 before September 18. 

Are you looking for ways to help young people connect with real people, real places, and real science issues in their own communities? Are you interested in learning more about local environmental issues yourself? The Massachusetts Envirothon is a fun, challenging environmental program for high-school-aged youth and their advisors. More than 500 young people in over 40 Massachusetts communities participate in some way each year. An introduction webinar for new coaches will be held September 24th, 5-6PM. The first of three team workshops will be October 25th at UMass Amherst. For more information click here or contact massenvirothon@gmail.com. 

Educators can attend one or a pair of workshops: We Dig Dirt  and Wonder Filled Beginnings. Fees are $40 for one workshop; $70 for both workshops. At the We Dig Dirt workshop, gain ideas for helping infants and toddlers explore the natural world and grow up with a sense of wonder. At the Wonder Filled Beginnings workshop, experience effective and engaging ways to document infant and toddler learning with nature. For additional information or to register, click here.

International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) is having their 22nd Annual Product Show. This year's conference includes educational sessions related to the biotechnology industry, a career fair, vendor showcases, an entertainment zone, and an after party. Reserve your space today and help bring ISPE members, educators, and customers together. Learn more and register on the Event Website.

This conference is open to all K-12 schools and other interested parties. Additional conference details will be available by late September on the WPI website. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a leading provider of innovative STEM education curricular programs used in middle and high schools. In this past academic year, more than 4,700 schools offered PLTW courses to their students. For more information about the Project Lead The Way programs, please visit the PLTW website.