The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club will hold its annual meeting online on October 15, 8AM-8:45AM. It’s free and open to the public. Tune in to learn about Gamesroom Engineering, STEM in the Learning Center, Curiosity Club, and 3D Printing.
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National Chemistry Week at Museum of Science: Free, Online Presentations, Oct. 19-23
Boston’s Museum of Science will celebrate National Chemistry Week, October 19-23, with a series of free, online presentations under the theme, Sticking with Chemistry. Register here.
Science in Action
- Making a “Greener” Glue: October 19, 10AM. Grades K-8
- Sticking with Bioplastics: October 19, 1PM. Grades 9-12
- Like Dissolves Like: October 20, 1PM, Grades 9-12
- Chemistry in College: October 21, 1PM, Grades 9-12
- The Science of Slime!: October 21, 3PM. Grades 9-12
Live Animals
- Sticky Feet: October 22, 1PM, all ages
Big Science Show
- Chemistry is Fun! with Bassam Shakhashiri: October 23, 1PM, all ages
FSU Planetarium: Live Online Astronomy Programs for STEM Week
The Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University will offer the following live online astronomy presentations during STEM Week:
- Solar System Explorers: For elementary students. October 19, 4:30PM. Register here.
- The Star Factory: For middle-school students. October 20, 4:30PM. Register here.
- Your Place in the Universe: For high-school students. October 23, 3:30PM. Register here.
MSEN Speaker Series for STEM Week: ‘See Yourself in STEM’
The MetroWest STEM Education Network is hosting an online speaker series, See Yourself in STEM, with talks during Massachusetts STEM Week for high-school students, college students, educators, parents, and the public:
- Technology, Seems Neutral, But Is It? Assimilationism vs. Intersectional Antiracism in Technology Design: October 21, 4:30-5:30PM. Register here.
- BIPOC See Yourself in STEM + Mentorship – Navigating the Road to Success: October 23, 12PM-1PM. Register here.
Boston Globe on LigerBots’ Awesome Mentorship Project
Last week the Boston Globe wrote about the Newton LigerBots‘ innovative online program, the Awesome Mentorship Project, which connects high-school mentors with elementary students. AMP started last spring, then ran as a summer camp, and has expanded this fall.
Science Olympiad Launches MySO for Everyone in Grades 6-12
Science Olympiad runs annual STEM Olympiad tournaments for middle and high school students and has recently launched a new, nine-month program, MySO, for all students in Grades 6-12 who love STEM and want to stay engaged in learning. MySO offers free STEM session videos and lesson plans with new topics each month, such as epidemiology and space. Students may also purchase $10 admissions to monthly STEM Showdowns to compete in these topics with other students nationwide in Division B (Grades 6-9) or Division C (Grades 10-12).
Science Club for Girls: 25th Anniversary Catalyst Awards Video
Science Club for Girls celebrated its 25th anniversary Catalyst Awards online last week. You can view their video presentation, which gives a great overview of how SCFG excels at fostering excitement, confidence, and literacy in STEM for girls and young women from underrepresented communities. SCFG offers free, experiential activities in STEM for K-8 girls; junior mentoring and leadership experiences for high school girls; and adult mentoring and role modeling by committed women with STEM careers. You can support SCFG through donations and volunteering.
FSU Planetarium Online — AstroNights for Families: Mars Mania, Oct. 16
The Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University will kick off a new season of its free, virtual planetarium events for families (ages 6+) with an online presentation, Mars Mania. On October 16 at 7PM, former NASA astronaut and current MIT professor Dr. Jeff Hoffman will talk about Mars — three days after Mars reaches opposition (shortest possible distance from earth). Dr. Hoffman will talk about the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover, currently on its way to Mars and carrying MOXIE, an instrument developed in collaboration with his department at MIT. View the presentation on Zoom (registration required) or the Christa McAuliffe YouTube channel. (This live presentation is separate from the AstroNights LIVE: Exploring Mars presentation recorded in August.)
Harvard Museum of Natural History: Free Online Events for National Fossil Day, Oct. 22
Paleontologists at the Harvard Museum of Natural History will celebrate National Fossil Day (October 22) with four online presentations for young students. Register for each Zoom session with these links:
- 9-9:30AM: Trace fossils and how fossils are prepared and preserved in the lab
- 10:30-11AM: Soft and shell invertebrate fossils, including trilobite
- 12-12:30PM: Some favorite fossils, including ancient reef fossils from the Guadalupe Mountains
- 1:30-2PM: Fossil detective work to learn how ancient animals, including T-Rex, grew and moved
Museum of Science: Ask Virtual Dr. Jha About COVID-19
Boston’s Museum of Science offers virtual conversations with Dr. Ashish Jha about the COVID-19 coronavirus. Dr. Jha is an expert in pandemics and public health, and his virtual counterpart will attempt to answer your written or spoken questions. This virtual exhibit was created by StoryFile. Here’s a short introductory video.