In celebration of National Robotics Week, the Vecna Cares Charitable Trust will host a fundraiser — the first-ever human and robot race — in Cambridge on Sunday, April 12. At 9AM, humans will run a chip-timed 5k beginning at the Vecna Technologies office (36 Cambridge Park Drive, near Alewife T Station) and winding around the city. Separately, at 10AM robots will traverse a 100-yard dash and show off their skill at picking up a Dixie cup filled with confetti at the “water station.” Humans may register online for themselves and/or their robots. Fees ranging from $15 to $30 cover prizes, food, raffles, and contributions to the Vecna Cares Charitable Trust (video).
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STEM Teachers: BU’s Summer Fellowship in Nanomanufacturing
The Boston University Photonics laboratory, supported by the the National Science Foundation, is awarding 6-week paid fellowships for secondary-school STEM teachers to learn about nanotechnology and nanomanufacturing, July 6-August 14. Apply by April 6.
WPI’s Saturday Workshops for STEM Teachers, April 11
The Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at WPI will host STEM Super Saturday workshops for educators on Saturday, April 11, 7:30AM-noon. Please register by April 3, but walk-ins are welcome. Cost is $25. For more information or to register, contact Jackie Bonneau at bonneau@wpi.edu or Shari Weaver at sweaver@wpi.edu.
- Simulation in Biology
- STEM for ALL! Integrated STEM Activities for Diverse Learners
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D Printing
- Volcano Voyagers
- Blowing in the Wind: Exploring the Environment through Data Analysis
Middle-School Girls: Apply by April 6 for Envision the Future, July 20-24
As announced last week, the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton is participating in the Envision the Future program with the support of NewtonSTEM, the Newton Free Library, Newton Community Education, and the Southeastern STEM Network. The first step is to send three Newton middle-school girls as ambassadors to Envision the Future‘s one-week summer STEM program at Bridgewater State University, July 20-24. On their return, these student ambassadors will be called on to spread the word — through presentations, articles, etc. — about what they learn from the program. The sponsoring organizations will replicate one or more of the program’s STEM-promoting practices in Newton next year.
Interested middle-school girls should apply online by 9AM on April 6 and also have a parent/guardian sign and submit the Parent/Guardian Approval Form (PDF) by that deadline. Continue reading Middle-School Girls: Apply by April 6 for Envision the Future, July 20-24
Newton High Schools Excel in Mass. Science Olympiad
At the Massachusetts Science Olympiad competition yesterday, the Newton North HS Science Team placed 2nd and the Newton South HS Science Team placed 3rd in a field of 46 Massachusetts high schools. Preliminary results for individual events (PDF) are now posted. Congratulations to both teams!
Registration Open for Clark University’s Spring Splash, April 25
Clark University’s 2015 Spring Splash program will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 10AM to 5PM on Clark’s campus (Jonas Clark Building, 950 Main St., Worcester). Splash is a free, one-day, annual event for students in Grades 5 through 12 to explore a wide range of subjects taught by Clark students and faculty. Classes include introductions to advanced academic topics and hands-on experiments. Lunch is included. Registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis until April 17. Students should open their own account and register for courses, then print out and bring to the event a liability waiver (PDF) signed by a parent. For further information, email clarkuesp@gmail.com. The course catalog includes these Science courses: Continue reading Registration Open for Clark University’s Spring Splash, April 25
See the LigerBots Compete at Northeastern, Mar. 27-28
The Newton LigerBots (Team #2877) will compete in the FIRST District Competition at Northeastern University’s Matthews Arena (238-262 St. Botolph Street, Boston) March 27 (8AM-8PM) and March 28 (8AM-6:30PM). Cheer them on! There’s lots to see. Results will be posted here.
Cambridge Science Festival, April 17-26: Register Now for Some Events
The Cambridge Science Festival is the national leader in its field, with over 100 activities and events spanning 10 days, April 17-26. You can filter this year’s online schedule of events by age (family/teens/adults) and type (activities, workshops, performances, talks, other) or by date. Register now for those events that require pre-registration or tickets. Some events are for educators. The Science Carnival on Saturday, April 18, 12-4PM, has five themes: Earth & Space, Micro-Zone, No Limits, Game Corner, and Robot Zoo! It’s too much to keep in your head. Download the Guidebook app and search for “Cambridge Science Festival 2015″ to get your mobile guide to events.
Middle-School Teachers: Bring 2 Students to Tour MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center, Apr. 16
The MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center invites middle-school teachers to bring two outstanding students for the Center’s annual Outreach Day, April 16. The event will discuss plasmas, harnessing fusion energy, large magnets, and sources of intense microwave and millimeter-wave power. Students will observe plasmas in a glow discharge tube, perform hands-on demonstrations with superconductivity, and see MIT’s tokamak, the Alcator C-MOD. The program begins at 9AM and goes to 3PM, when there will be an optional information session and tour of MIT. Bring a lunch. Registration is first-come, first-served and closes April 1. For further information, email Paul Rivenberg at rivenberg@psfc.mit.edu.
Elementary Teachers: Learn About ‘STOP for Science’ — April 1
Framingham State University’s Christa McAuliffe Center (100 State St., Framingham) will host a professional-development workshop (4:30-6PM on April 1) for elementary-school teachers to learn about “STOP for Science,” a program of materials and exhibits to increase students’ interest in science. Themes include: When stars go BOOM; Somewhere over the Rainbow; How Tall is Tall?; Choke Up on that Bat!; That’s Fast! Cost is $10. Registration is required.