The New England Sci-Tech (NEST), a non-profit STEM education center (16 Tech Circle, off Route 9 in Natick), will have a Yard Sale on November 20, 8AM-Noon. Proceeds will support the development of NEST’s youth programs and curriculum. Items to be sold include about 800 pounds of surplus electronics plus STEM education kits, books, one-of-a-kind antique/historic items, and all sorts of other stuff.
Monthly Archives: November 2021
MIT Edgerton Center: “Do-It-Yourself” STEM Project Guides
MIT’s Edgerton Center offers “do-it-yourself” STEM instructional guides for teachers and parents to use for STEM projects, available for free use under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Projects are available in these areas:
- Amplifier with Piezo Pickup
- Arduino Garden
- Arduino Particle Meter
- Copper Pipe Glockenspiel
- Kinetic Sculpture
- Light-Up Tiles
Summer Research Science Institute at MIT: Apply by Jan. 14
The Research Science Institute hosts 80 accomplished high-school students in a rigorous, 6-week summer STEM research program in-person at MIT, June 26 to August 6, combining on-campus coursework in scientific theory and off-campus work in STEM research. Students first participate in a week of intensive STEM classes, then conduct individual research projects with mentors, and finally prepare written and oral presentations of their results. The program is designed for students entering senior year in the fall, but exceptions for younger students will be considered. Except for a $65 application fee (which may be waived upon request), the program is free to students. Applications are due January 14. For more information, email RSI.
HMSC Online: Free Public Lecture: Biogeography Across Broken Continents and Sunken Islands, Nov. 10
Harvard Museums of Science and Culture will host a free, online, public lecture, Biogeography Across Broken Continents and Sunken Islands, on November 10 from 6PM to 7:15PM, as part of its Evolution Matters series. Register here.
Grades 9-12: First-Come/First-Served Registration Nov. 11-15 for Virtual MIT Splash, Nov. 20-21
MIT Splash will be held virtually November 20-21, during which students in Grades 9-12 take mini-courses taught by MIT undergraduates (9AM-9PM on Saturday and 9AM-6PM on Sunday). The initial course lottery registration has closed, and now remaining spaces will be filled first-come/first-served for those registering November 11-15. The cost is $40 regardless of the number of courses taken, and financial aid is available. This year’s catalog includes over 160 courses in Computers and Programming, Engineering, Mathematics, Science, and other subjects. For more information, email splash@mit.edu.
FAA Airport Design Challenge, Nov. 15 – Jan. 14
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is again hosting its Airport Design Challenge for individuals or teams of up to five students in Grades K-12, from November 15 through January 14. Participants use the free version of Minecraft to design virtual airports based on guidance from FAA aerospace and engineering experts. Participating students meet aviation professionals, engage with other designers, and learn about the aerospace industry. Parents/guardians of students register here.
Tufts University Summer STEM Courses for High School Students: Virtual Open House, Nov. 17
Tufts University offers a wide range of pre-college summer courses for high-school students and will host a one-hour “virtual open house” webinar about the program on November 17 at 7PM. Register here. Applications for the summer program open on December 1. For more information, email precollege@tufts.edu or call 617-627-2926. The program’s STEM-related courses include:
MassRobotics JumpStart Fellowship Program: Now Includes Grade 10 and Application Deadline Extended to Nov. 19
MassRobotics will soon launch the second year of its paid JumpStart Fellowships and is now extending the program to include Grade 10 and also extending the application deadline to November 19. JumpStart Fellowships provide high-school girls with training (3D Modeling/CAD, programming, fabrication and prototyping), industry exposure and networking, and opportunities leading to a career in engineering. The program is open to female students in Massachusetts schools in Grades 10-12 with a passion for robotics and technology — and especially those who are Black/Latinx living in Boston. The program will meet on Saturdays, January 8 to May 14, as well as 9AM-4PM daily during the school break February 21-25. Fellows will be eligible to apply for paid internships for summer of 2022. The deadline to apply (including a short essay and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or other trusted adult) has been extended to November 19 (although the application form still says November 1).
FSU Christa McAuliffe Center: Virtual Mission Simulations (Family Events)
The Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University will host these “virtual mission simulations” as family events during upcoming school breaks. The cost is $10 per individual or $15 per team of two on one device. Register here.
- Destination Moon: Individuals ages 10+ (under 10 years with an adult). November 26 at 3:30PM, December 27 at 10AM, December 28 at 11AM
- Mars Sample Return: Individuals ages 13+ (under 13 years with an adult). December 27 at 3:30PM, December 28 at 3PM
- Exoplanets: December 29 at 7PM
Computer Science Scholarship Award for High School Seniors: Apply by Jan. 10
The Computer Science Teachers Association will award up to four ACM Cutler-Bell Prize scholarships to high-school seniors pursuing computer-science studies in college. Each award will be $10,000 of financial aid administered by the colleges. Applications are due 10AM Eastern time on January 10. Review the application questions here and this story about one of last year’s winners. For more information, email awards@csteachers.org.