Mass. Life Sciences Center: Year-Round Internships for College Students and Graduates

Opportunities

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center is facilitating and funding year-round, paid internships for Massachusetts college students and recent graduates through its Internship Challenge, creating over 550 opportunities each year in life sciences companies and academic research. There is no application deadline but students are encouraged to apply between February and April for the best chance at a summer placement. Employers do the interviewing and selection, then provide a mentor and a hands-on learning experience. Employers sign up here and applicants sign up here. For more information, email internship@masslifesciences.com.

Prepare for Math Kangaroo Competition at CSRecitations

Events

CSRecititations (45 Michigan Drive in Natick) will host the Math Kangaroo International Math Competition in March and will hold a one-day practice workshop for it on February 22, with separate sessions for Grades 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6 to help build confidence and success. Limited to 10 students in each session. Sign up here for the practice workshops. Students may participate in the competition without signing up for workshops or classes.

Genes in Space: Contest for Grades 7-12, Experimental Designs Due Apr. 19

Opportunities

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. 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. Winners will attend Space Biology Camp and send their experiment into space. Applications are due April 17.  The contest is free and does not require equipment.  Proposals will be judged solely on their creative and scientific merit.

Science Club for Girls: Catalyst Awards, Apr. 1 POSTPONED

Events, Opportunities

Science Club for Girls‘s annual Catalyst Awards celebration, originally scheduled for April 1, will be rescheduled, likely in the fall.  The event honors outstanding leadership in its mission to spark excitement, confidence, and literacy in STEM for girls and young women from underrepresented communities. The event will also celebrate SCFG’s 25th anniversary. Register and/or purchase sponsorships for the event here. All tickets and sponsorships will be honored for the rescheduled event.

Empow Studios: Another Week of Free Workshops

After School

Empow Studios will offer free workshops at its Newton location to invite kids and their parents to get a sense of Empow’s STEM clubs and classes. Register with these links:

FSU Planetarium Family Night Film: Destination Mars – The New Frontier, Jan. 17

Events

The Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University opens its planetarium for free public presentations each month (except April), with new topics each month within one of three series:  Family Night, Late Nite Skies, and Stellar Nursery. This month’s Family Night film, Destination Mars: The New Frontier, will be shown on January 17 at 5:30PM and 6:30PM for families with children 6 years or older. Register now at those links because space is limited, and for guaranteed seating you must pre-register and arrive 15 minutes before show time (directions and parking). A suggested donation of $5 per guest is requested. For more information, email cmc@framingham.edu.

Empow Studios: Free Winter Weeknight Workshops, Jan. 13, 15, 16, 17

After School

Empow Studios will offer free workshops at its Newton location to invite kids and their parents to get a sense of Empow’s STEM clubs and classes. Register with these links: