Master Model Builder Megan Amaral will lead a workshop at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center (200 Boston Ave., Suite G-810 in Medford) on March 11, 10AM-1PM, for students in Grades 3-6. Megan will share building techniques and then mentor students as they address a building challenge. Registration is first-come, first-served. The cost is $55.
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BU’s Summer STEM Programs for Middle- and High-School Students: Open for Registration Now
Boston University hosts many STEM-related summer programs for middle- and high-school students. Some have registration open now and processed on a rolling basis, while others have registration open now with a deadline. Here are the ones open now:
Registration is open now, with decisions on a rolling basis, for these:
- Academic Immersion: Residential program for rising high-school juniors and seniors focusing this year on Introduction to Experimental Psychology (July 2-12) and Introduction to Medicine (July 23-August 11)
- High School Honors: Students who are rising high-school juniors or seniors may choose from 80+ summer-term courses (STEM courses include Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Environment, Mathematics, Physics) on a residential (2 courses) or commuter (1 or 2 courses) basis, July 2-August 11
- Summer Challenge: Two-week residential program for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors to learn about college life and participate in two of 20 seminars (STEM choices include Chemistry of Medicine, Electrical Engineering, Anatomy and Physiology, Computer Science, Infectious Diseases). Three sessions (June 18-30, July 9-21, July 23-August 4)
- Summer Institute for the Gifted: Day program for academically gifted/talented children ages 5-12 to pursue a range of courses, July 10-28
- Summer Preview: A one-week residential or commuter program for rising freshmen and sophomores to learn about college life and participate in seminars (including Discovering Biology and Exploring Mathematics), July 23-28)
- SummerLab Biotechnology Program: Residential or commuter program for students entering Grades 10-12 or rising college freshmen. Students may apply for up to two one-week sessions: DNA, Genes, and Drug Production (July 10-14 and July 24-28), Clinical Connections (July 17-21 and July 31-August 4)
- U-Design: Engineering workshops offered in two one-week sessions (July 10-14, July 17-21) for commuter students entering Grades 7-10
Registration is open now, with application deadlines of April 1, for these:
- PROMYS: Intensive study in mathematics for highly motivated students 15 years or older entering Grades 9-12, July 2-August 12.
- Research Internship in Science & Engineering: University-level research and mentorship for highly motivated rising high-school seniors, residential or commuter, July 2-August 11.
Registration is open now, with application deadline of May 1 for:
- Artemis Project, a five-week computer-science summer program for Massachusetts girls entering Grade 9 (see activities and topics in the tentative schedule). No prior computer experience is required. July 10– August 11. Applications, including essay and references, are due May 1.
“e” Inc. Summer Science Discovery Program, Ages 6-12
Registration is open for a couple of week-long Summer Science Discovery Programs offered by the “e” Inc. Discovery and Action Center (114 16th Street in Charlestown) for ages 6-12, running daily 9AM-3:30PM (or 5:30PM). The cost is $350 per week + $15 per extended day. See their site for registration forms and online payment. For more information, contact 617-242-4700 or info@einc-action.org.
- August 21-25: Monkeyin’ Around
- August 28-September 1: BUGS!
Boston Tech Mom’s Discount for iD Tech Summer Computer Camps
Boston Tech Mom has arranged for a discount to iD Tech Summer Computer Camps this summer. iD Tech offers camps and courses in computer science for children ages 6-18. See the Boston Tech Mom post for details about the discount…and for why Boston Tech Mom recommends iD Tech. Although the post says the discount is for readers of that blog, Boston Tech Mom is sharing it with NewtonSTEM, as well.
You GO Girl! MIT Summer Program for Girls Entering Grade 9, July 3-7
Registration is open for You GO Girl!, the MIT Edgerton Center’s summer introduction to science and engineering for girls entering Grade 9. It’s a non-residential program for 24 girls in the greater Boston area and will be held 8:30AM-2:30PM on July 3, 5, 6 and 7. A suggested donation of $50 for materials is requested. Applications may be mailed or scanned. For more information, contact Amy Fitzgerald at 617-253-7931 or amyfitz@mit.edu.
Clean Tech Competition for Ages 15-18
The theme of the international 2017 Clean Tech Competition is “Creating a Greener Future.” Teams of 1-3 students (ages 15-18), assisted by a parent/teacher/mentor, must identify a problem involving plastics and/or the need for clean energy and then develop an original solution. Teams should register by March 24 and submit their papers by April 14, and 10 finalist teams will prepare prototypes and presentations for prizes. The contest is sponsored by the Center for Science Teaching & Learning.
Register Now for Tufts CEEO Summer Programs, Grades K-8
Registration is open for summer Design and Engineering workshops at Tuft’s Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO). Register ASAP, using the links below, as space is limited and will be assigned as paid registrations are received. Grade levels are as of Fall 2017.
- The Little Engineer that Could, July 5-7, 9AM-Noon, Grade K
- PBS Kids Workshop, July 5-7, 1-4PM, Grades 1-2
- Pet Helpers, August 7-11, 9AM-3PM, Grades 1-2
- Co-Ed Robotics, June 19-23 or July 10-14 or July 31-August 4, 9AM-3PM, Grades 3-8
- Engineering Around the World, July 17-21, 9AM-3PM, Grades 3-5
- Engineering in the Digital Age, August 14-18, 9AM-3PM, Grades 3-5
- Girls Design and Engineering Workshop, July 17-21, 9AM-3PM, Grades 6-8
- Engineering in Community Service, July 24-28, 9AM-3PM, Grades 6-8
Grades 7-8: Register by Feb. 28 for MIT SPARK on March 11-12
MIT’s SPARK offers students in Grades 7 and 8 a variety of short, interesting classes on the MIT campus over one weekend, March 11-12. The registration lottery is open now through February 28, and until that deadline all course preferences will be treated equally in the lottery. Starting March 1, any remaining seats will be open first-come/first-served. Students may choose from 96 STEM courses (plus 100 other courses) and must register on their own. To ensure a full schedule, rank your top three classes and then star at least 10 classes per time block. A $40 fee covers two days of classes and lunch and lots of walk-in activities. Generous financial aid is available. For more information not covered here, email spark@mit.edu. The STEM courses are listed here.
Grades 9-12: Register Now for Northeastern Splash, Mar. 18 & 25
NEPTUN (a Northeastern University student group) has announced the courses for this fall’s Splash, a free program for high-school students in the Boston area to take mini-classes led by Northeastern undergraduate and graduate students, 10AM-3PM on March 18 and 25. Registration requires setting up a free student account. For more information, contact nu.neptun@gmail.com. Courses include these STEM offerings.
Newton South Wins West Suburban Science League Tournament
The West Suburban Science League hosts an annual tournament of five monthly events for 20 high-school teams in the Metro-West Boston area. This year, Newton South HS’s Science Team came in first place (with 51 points), with Acton-Boxborough (81 points) in second place and Belmont (97 points) in third place. Next up: the Massachusetts Science Olympiad on March 18.