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NSHS Seeks Furniture and Tools for a New Maker Space

Resources

The Newton South HS Science Department is creating a “maker-space” for science classes and related student activities.  They are seeking donations of (and can arrange transportation for) the following:

  • One or more full-height storage cabinets (wood, metal, or heavy plastic) that either have locks or to which a hasp and padlock could be attached;
  • Work stools, fire-compliant chairs, or a small sofa;
  • Hand tools and small power tools of any type.

Check out this catalog of school furniture to start creating a supportive modern learning environment.

To donate any of these, please contact Jordan Krause at dr.ljkraus@gmail.com.

Marine Genomics & Career Workshop for Girls in Nahant, Feb. 20-21

Opportunities

Girls in Grades 10-12 are invited Northeastern University’s free Marine Genomics and Career Workshop at the university’s Marine Science Center in Nahant, February 20-21.  It’s an opportunity to explore the ocean, science, and math while meeting scientists, educators, and new friends. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until February 2 or until the workshop is filled. Preference will be given to girls from economically disadvantaged families. There’s a daily shuttle from Boston to the Center. For more information, contact Val Perini at v.perini@northeastern.edu or 781-581-7370 x373.

NSHS Biomedical Research Club Seeks Hosts for Internships

Opportunities, Summer

The Newton South Biomedical Research Club seeks adults in local academic or commercial science research institutions to sponsor one or ore Newton South HS students in their labs for summer or school-year internships. Alternatively, the club welcomes such individuals to visit the school to speak about their research with students.  Interested individuals are invited to email name/title/contact info, area of research, specific interest in this program (research intern/lecture), and availability (summer intern/school year intern/other) to NSHS parent Rhoda Alani alani@bu.edu.

Application Open for PROMYS: BU’s Summer Math Program for Young (Motivated) Scientists

Summer

Applications are now available for PROMYS, a six-week (July 1-August 11) residential summer program at Boston University for strongly motivated high-school students (ages 15-19) to explore in-depth the creative world of mathematics.  About 80 students are selected from a nationwide/worldwide pool based on online applications consisting of solutions to challenging problem sets, school transcripts, teacher recommendations, and short essays explaining their interest in the program.  Financial aid is available as necessary to ensure all who are selected may attend.  Applications are due March 31.  For more information, see the FAQs and then contact promys@bu.edu.

Mass. Life Sciences Center: Summer Apprenticeship Internships

Summer

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center is facilitating and funding summer internships for Massachusetts high-school students who are at least 16 years old and currently in Grades 10-12. The Summer Apprenticeship Challenge program connects these students with employers throughout the state and subsidizes intern stipends (up to $12 per hour, for a total of up to $2,880 for six weeks) so that life sciences companies and academic researchers can hire interns. Employers do the interviewing and selection, then provide a mentor and a hands-on learning experience. Employers sign up here and students sign up here. For more information, email internship@masslifesciences.com.

Apply Now for ‘Girls Who Code’ Summer Immersion Program

Summer

Girls Who Code offers its free, 7-week Summer Immersion Program for girls currently in Grades 10-11 to learn computer science and get exposure to technology jobs. No previous experience is required — just an interest in technology and willingness to learn. It will be held in 14 cities, including Boston (July 9 – August 24). The application has one question and does not require grades or recommendations. Apply by February 16 for early acceptance or by March 16 for the regular deadline.

Girls Who Build Music Tech Workshop at MIT, Feb. 3

Events

The Girls Who Build Music Tech workshop for high-school girls is a one-day, hands-on introduction to music technology on February 3, 8:30AM-4:30PM, at the MIT Lincoln Laboratory Beaverworks Center in Cambridge. It will include learning how pop stars use autotuning to be on pitch,  tearing down old headphones and speakers, designing your own speaker, and programming a synthesizer guitar — as well as keynote speakers from the music technology industry, including female engineers from Bose and MIT. The $50 fee includes lunch and materials. Register here. For more information, leave a message on the Girls Who Build contact page.

MIT Edgerton’s ‘Science on Saturday’ for Grades K-12, Feb. 3: Materials with Magical Properties

Events

MIT’s Edgerton Center holds free Science on Saturday programs approximately monthly during the school year for elementary, middle, and high school students — as well as their parents and teachers.  Each is a fun, one-hour, interactive presentation beginning at 10AM in MIT’s Kresge Auditorium, 48 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge.  Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Attendees also receive same-day admission to the MIT Museum at half-price. No pre-registration is necessary but seating is limited and first-come, first-seated.  The next program will be February 3: Materials with Magical Properties. For more information, contact Dr. Todd H. Rider, Mad Scientist in Residence, at thor@mit.edu.

Register for Science on Saturday (The Rise & Fall of Pluto: How Science Progresses) at MIT Lincoln Labs, Feb. 24

Events

Registration is now open for two Saturday-morning sessions of Science on Saturday, on February 24 at MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory (244 Wood Street in Lexington).   The topic will be The Rise & Fall of Pluto: How Science Progresses, presented by Jane Luu of Lincoln Laboratory. All children (5-17 years) must be escorted by an adult, and every adult must be escorted by a child or children.  Children under 5 are not admitted.  Admission is free but each person attending must be registered.  Space is limited, so register online soon for either Session 1 (9AM to 10:30AM) or Session 2: 10:45AM to 12:15PM). Register an adult first, then a child, then others. Adults must bring government photo identification.  See other rules on the registration pages. Due to construction, this event will be held in the cafeteria, accessed via the garage stairs instead of the main lobby.

Register for DynamiQueST World Climate Simulation at WPI, Mar. 16

Events

DynamiQueST is an annual, day-long showcase of the power of simulations and critical thinking for analyzing complex systems (see brochure). This year, it takes place on March 16, 9AM-2PM, at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, sponsored by Creative Learning Exchange.  Students (ages 12-18), teachers, and parents will participate in a large scale climate simulation and present their own work in system dynamics. No experience is needed. The cost of $25 per person (or $100 for five) includes lunch. Teachers can register themselves and their students here. Students wishing to present a project should email Lees Stuntz at stuntzln@clexchange.org.