July 20 - 24, 2015

Envision the Future is a five-day residential science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program for girls age 11-13.  The program models effective practices and is designed to foster interest in the STEM fields.

Participants will engage in challenging STEM activities, explore career options with STEM professionals, meet women role models in STEM fields, and connect with peers with similar interests and aspirations.

The program is open to communities in the SE MA STEM Network region with five openings for Massachusetts communities outside the Network's region. Click here for a map of the SE MA STEM Network's communities.

For information on how you can help send a young woman to this innovative STEM program, please contact Katherine Honey, SE MA STEM Network Coordinator, at khoney@comcast.net. To access applications or to learn more about the program visit the SE MA STEM website.

"With a firm commitment to innovation and opportunity, Easton has set the bar for STEM programming in Massachusetts.  

-Congressman

Joseph Kennedy III 

On December 19, 2014, Easton Public Schools hosted an event which was attended by Congressman Joseph Kennedy and Marcy Read, National Grid president, educators, students and representatives of local business, government, and community organizations. 

While touring Oliver Ames High School, Congressman Kennedy and Ms.Read observed a demonstration by the Robotics Team, the Iron Tigers, and learned about the Science Team and Science Olympiad programs and how juniors and seniors work with 5th grade students and are committed to hands-on learning in Science. 

During panel discussions, Congressman Kennedy shared that he has made Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education a cornerstone of his first term in office, in order to ensure students are prepared for the jobs of tomorrow.  Ms. Read provided information on National Grid's partnerships with community organizations across New England including Engineering Our Future, an initiative to inspire young people to pursue science, technology, engineering and math fields. 

Read more about the visit here.

Massachusetts Green Student Leadership Council Meeting 

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

3:00 - 5:30 p.m.

EPA Region 1 Headquarters

5 Post Office Square, Boston 

Green Schools and National Green Schools Society are pleased to announce the first Massachusetts Green Student Leadership Council meeting. 

The Council is open to one high school student (grades 9-12) per Massachusetts municipality.  Space is limited and Green Schools and National Green Schools Society will accept the first 100 students who register.  

The theme of this inaugural meeting revolves around challenges facing Massachusetts Green Students: climate change, zero waste, greening schools, environment and STEM, and youth environmental leadership.  Visit www.ngss.org for more information.

For more information, email Maureen Aylward,

director of students and schools at maureen.aylward@projectgreenschools.org, or call

978-290-1507. 

Museum of Science 2015 Gateway Project:

Technology to Engineering

July Summer Institutes Scheduled in

Boston and North Adams

The Gateway Project will be hosting their summer institute sessions this July as part of its goal to engage educators in the process of designing and implementing individualized action plans for their district's STEM programs.

A yearlong project, participating teams gather for a three day summer institute session, followed by meetings during the school year, and on site visits. These meetings are supplemented by online support resources; all geared to providing the necessary tools educators need to implement effective, standards based curriculum and assessments.  
 

For more information, call 617-589-3100, email  gateway@mos.org or visit their website here.

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Sustainable Communities

and Campuses Conferences

Thursday, April 16, 2015

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Devens Common Center, Devens, MA

As communities and campuses work toward sustainability, Green Workforce Training is offering its Fifth Massachusetts Sustainable Communities Conference and its Fourth Massachusetts Sustainable Campuses Conference on April 16, 2015.

The conferences bring together municipalities, college campuses, government, businesses and nonprofits to network, learn more about best practices and current trends, and empower individual entities to incorporate change within their own communities.  For more information click here or contact Jen Boudrie, Conference Director at 508.481.0569 or email JenBoudriw@gmail.com.

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Earth Science Week Updates

National Fossil Day Artwork Winners 

The National Park Service recently announced the winners of the 2014 National Fossil Day Art Contest.  Winners ranged from ages 5 to 19 and up and hailed from cities across the nation. Get inspired for next year's contest by viewing the list of winners and their artwork here.  It's never too early to start!  Get a jump on this year's contest to be held on October 14, 2015, by clicking here.

"True" Engineering Academy 

Winter Science Academy

February 17 - February 20

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Conant Science & Mathematics Center

Bridgewater State University

The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education (CASE) at Bridgewater State University is excited to offer a Winter Science Academy, a 4-day program for students in grades 6-8.

Middle school students attending the Forensics Institute of Bridgewater will participate in a crime scene analysis class. Students will learn how to collect and analyze fingerprints from a simulated crime scene, perform blood type analysis and get closer to solving the mystery using the cutting edge technique, DNA fingerprinting.
 

The program fee of $325 covers all course expenses including lab supplies and materials but does not include lunch or transportation.  Students who have already completed the Forensics Institute of Bridgewater in the Summer Science Academy are not eligible to participate. 
 

For more information, please contact Maura Whittemore at 508.531.2575  

CASE Conference 2015:

Teaching STEM with Biomimicry 

Registration is now open!

Thursday, February 26, 2015

3:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Conant Science and Mathematics Center

Bridgewater State University

The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education at Bridgewater State University and Biomimicry New England are pleased to present a conference for K-12 educators on biomimicry, the process of emulating nature's strategies to solve complex human problems.  This conference will provide teachers with the opportunity to enhance science and mathematics teaching and learning by engaging students with nature's lessons.  For conference schedules and workshops, click here.
 

For questions and more information, please contact Maura Whittemore, Administrative Assistant for CASE at mwhittemore@bridgew.edu or Kim McCoy, Assistant Director for CASE at kmccoy@bridgew.edu .

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