Monthly Archives: November 2016

Cambridge Science Festival: Call for Entries by Dec. 2

Events, Opportunities

The 11th annual Cambridge Science Festival, to be held April 14-23, 2017, seeks exhibitors with audience appeal and technical feasibility(!).  Scientists, educators, STEM enthusiasts, and others are invited to propose lectures, performances, activities, exhibits, workshops, debates, and other creative ideas.  Apply by December 2 and provide all needed follow-up information for the print program by December 30.

But if you want to be part of the Science Carnival & Robot Zoo on April 15, then fill out this application instead.

Yale Young Global Scholars: Apply by Jan. 31

Opportunities

The Yale Young Global Scholars program invites outstanding students to Yale for intensive, two-week educational sessions in the summer.  Applications are due January 31.  Financial aid is available.  Sessions this year:

  • Frontiers of Math & Science (June 19 – July 2)
  • Sustainable Development & Social Entrepreneurship (June 19 – July 2)
  • Applied Science & Engineering (July 9 – July 22)
  • Biological & Biomedical Science (July 27 – August 9)
  • Politics, Law & Economics (July 27 – August 9)
  • International Affairs & Security (July 9 – July 22)

MassBay Offers One- and Two-Semester STEM Certificates

Resources

MassBay Community College in Wellesley offers one-semester certificates in central processing technologies, emergency medical technician, phlebotomy, cyber security analyst and certified nursing assistant.  It offers two-semester certificates in practical nursing, advanced manufacturing, computer-aided design, web design, technology support, cyber security, automotive technology, medical coding, surgical technology, paramedicine, business information technology, and high tech sales.

Teachers: Register Now for BSCES Model Bridge Competition, Feb. 4

Events, Opportunities

The Model Bridge Competition is open to middle- and high-school students, in teams of up to three students supervised by a faculty advisor and mentored by practicing engineers.  The challenge is to design and build a bridge of popsicle sticks and hot glue.  Teams work with their advisor and mentors at school a minimum of two hours a week before Competition Day on February 4 at the MassDOT Headquarters (10 Park Plaza in Boston), where bridges will be tested and judged.  Faculty advisors should register their teams now.  The Model Bridge Competition is sponsored by Boston Society of Civil Engineers, the Massachusetts Pre-Engineering Program, and the Massachusetts Highway Department.  For information, email BSCESModelBridge@gmail.com.

LigerBots to Host FLL Regional Qualifying Tournament at NNHS, Nov. 19

Events

The Newton LigerBots high-school robotics team invites everyone to attend the FIRST LEGO League Regional Qualifying Tournament they will host at Newton North HS on Saturday, November 19, 9AM-3PM.  Admission is free, and all are invited to experience this exciting event.  Thirty-six FLL teams of students in Grades 4-8 from across Massachusetts will compete — not only in robot games, but in solving real-world scientific/technical challenges through research, design, and presentation.  Newton teams include the ‘Botanists, 201504340, the Atomic-bots, Baker Bots, Block Party, Chili Dogs, and maybe more.  There will also be a maker fair with demonstrations and hands-on exhibits.  The LigerBots have been strong supporters of local FLL teams.  See the LigerBots blog post on this event and a Newton TAB article about last year’s tournament.

Teachers: Register for Edison Invention Challenge by Nov. 15

Opportunities

K-12 teachers have until November 15 to register teams for this year’s Edison Invention Challenge.  During the next few months, teams of up to four students each will create prototypes of inventions related to alternative energy and complete accompanying videos and design portfolio documentation.  Deadlines in the schedule are December 20 and March 15.  Stipends of $250 (up to one per school) are awarded to all teams that complete the assignments.  Winners receive Maker prizes and 3D printers. Register here. For more information, email edisoninventionchallenge@gmail.com.

WITI Panel: Tackling the STEM Skills Gap in Boston, Nov. 16

Events

Women in Technology International will present a panel discussion and networking event, Tackling the STEM Skills Gap in Boston, on November 16, 5:30-8:30PM at Regis College (Fine Arts Center, 235 Wellesley Street in Weston).  STEM enthusiasts, educators, business leaders and strategists, and those in talent development and recruitment are invited to explore best practices in corporate/educational collaboration and workforce training. $25 ($15 for WITI members).  Register online. Speakers include:

  • Chandana Gopal, Research Manager for IDC Business Analytics software;
  • Parna Sarkar-Basu, head of marketing for all-flash storage company Kaminario, Boston Network Executive Advisor for WITI, and co-founder of South Shore Science Festival;
  • Brandy Freitas, Teen Program Manager at Science Club for Girls and former James Mills Pierce Fellow in biophysics at Harvard; and
  • Anne M. Powers, Associate Dean of STEM and Education and Professor of Biology at Regis College.

Framingham State University: Free Planetarium Show, Nov. 18

Events

The Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University opens its planetarium for free public presentations on the third Friday of each month (except April), with two one-hour shows:  5:30PM and 6:30PM.  This month, on November 18, the show will be Back to the Moon for Good.  The 5:30PM family-oriented show is sold out, but you can still register for the 6:30PM show for the general public.  For future shows, registration opens two weeks prior to each event via links on this page listing upcoming events.