On January 19, 7PM-8PM, the Newton Free Library will offer The Four Billion Year Story of Newton — a free, online presentation for teens and adults by geologist Eamon McCarthy Earls describing the history of our landscapes and terrain from the formation of the planet to the present day. Register at that link.
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Blue Hill Observatory Webinar: Thin Line Between Snow and Rain, Jan.27
On January 27 at 11AM, the Blue Hill Observatory will host a webinar featuring NBC Boston meteorologist Tim Kelley talking about The Thin Line Between Snow and Rain — How Forecasters Handle the Challenge. To support the nonprofit work of the observatory, a registration fee ($10 for BHO members, $15 for others) is requested. Register at that link to make a donation and get sign-in credentials for the webinar.
MSEN Online: Effective STEM Mentorship, Jan. 27
The MetroWest STEM Education Network (MSEN) quarterly meeting on January 27, 8:30AM-10:30AM, will focus on Effective STEM Mentorship. Register at that link. It’s free, online, and open to the public. Jessica Haggett Silverman of the National Mentoring Partnership will speak.
Worcester Polytech: Free, Online STEM Programs for Grades 3-5, Feb. 15-16
Worcester Polytechnic Institute will host the following free, online STEM learning sessions, with hands-on activities led by WPI undergraduate mentors, for Grades 3-5. Register here.
- Engineers on the Go: February 15 (9AM-11AM; wait list only) or February 16 (1PM-3PM)
- Introduce a Girl to Engineering: February 15 (1PM-3PM) or February 16 (9AM-11AM)
FSU McAuliffe Center: February Vacation Online Astronomy Program for High School Students
The Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University will offer an online program, The Life Cycle of Stars, for high-school students over the February vacation, February 15-19, at either 11AM-Noon or 4PM-5PM each day. Motivated students in Grades 7-8 are also welcome. The cost is $45 per student. Register here.
Genes in Space: Contest for Grades 7-12, Experimental Designs Due Apr. 12
Genes in Space invites students in Grades 7-12 to a contest to design DNA experiments for space, working alone or in teams up to four students. Twenty-five teams will win a miniPCR DNA Discovery System for their schools. Five finalist teams will receive mentoring by Harvard/MIT scientists and present at the International Space Station R&D Conference for a chance at the national award — having the team’s experiment launched into space. Applications are due April 12. The contest is free and does not require equipment. Proposals will be judged solely on their creative and scientific merit. For more information, email genesinspace@minipcr.com.
Girls’ STEM Summit Online for Grades 8-12, Apr. 3 & 10
Jr. Tech will sponsor its Girls STEM Summit online, in two half-day sessions (8:30AM-noon) on April 3 and 10. It’s open for all persons in Grades 8-12 who identify as female, non-binary, or other gender identity or expression to explore STEM fields and career choices. Participants will meet female STEM experts, attend career-track sessions and an inspirational keynote, learn about STEM fields, and how to apply to colleges with STEM degree programs. The cost is $65 per student. Registration is available for individuals or groups.
Women of Science Scholarship Competition, Now Online, Apr. 24
Bedford HS is moving its annual Women of Science Scholarship Competition online. It will be held on April 14, 2:30PM-6:15PM, and is open to teams of female students in junior and senior high school. They will compete in four online events that are based on areas of biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, math, and physics. Register closes on March 10. To register or to receive more information, email Michael Griffin at michael_griffin@bedfordps.org or Heather Kurzman at heather_kurzman@bedfordps.org
Northeastern Young Scholars Program: Online Summer STEM for Rising Seniors
Northeastern University’s Young Scholars Program will run virtually this year, June 28-August 5, 8:30AM-4:30PM. It’s for Massachusetts high-school rising seniors, with priority given to students with low access to similar programs and live within commuting distance of Northeastern. It offers selected students (virtual) laboratory research experience, career exploration and counseling, and an introduction to college life. Applications (including short essay questions and teacher recommendations) are due March 15. For more information, email the Director for the Center for STEM Education, Claire Duggan, the 2021 YSP Coordinator, Nicolas Fuchs, or stem@northeastern.edu.
Application Open for PROMYS: BU’s Summer (Online) Math Program for Young (Motivated) Scientists
Applications are now available for Boston University’s PROMYS, a six-week (July 4-August 14) summer program — online this year — for strongly motivated high-school students (ages 14-19) 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. The cost is $2500 and financial aid is available as necessary to ensure all who are selected may attend. Applications are due March 15. For more information, see the FAQs and then contact promys@bu.edu.