Girls Who Code: Two Free, Virtual Summer Programs

January 23, 2022Summernewtonstem

Girls Who Code is offering two free, virtual programs this summer for U.S. students in Grades 9-11 who identify as girls or non-binary:

Summer Immersion Program is a live, virtual, 2-week introductory computer science course in which participants learn web development and explore the tech industry via company partners. Students who complete the additional Student Grant Application and qualify may receive tech support and grants of up to $500.
Self-Paced Program is a 6-week flexible computer science course for those who prefer not to adhere to a set schedule. It’s offered in two levels: beginner (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and intermediate (Python for cybersecurity) and includes opportunities for weekly live advisory sessions and Girls Who Code activities.

You can apply for either or both with one application, but you can attend only one. Apply by February 16 for early decision or by March 18 for regular decision. For more information, see the video, read the FAQs, join a webinar, or email summer@girlswhocode.com.

MIT Summer Engineering Design Workshop, for Groups of 4-5 Students

January 23, 2022Summernewtonstem

MIT Edgerton Center’s summer Engineering Design Workshop, for students entering Grades 9-12, will not meet at MIT this summer but will instead run remotely through small groups of 4-5 students meeting in their own locations and supported by a responsible adult. For more information, email mayerc@mit.edu.

Empow Studios: $75 Discount for Summer Camps, Ends Jan. 31

January 23, 2022Summernewtonstem

Empow Studios is offering discounts through January 31 for its in-person summer camps in Boston, Cambridge, Lexington, Milton, Natick, Newton, and North Andover. Use code CAMPFUN75 to save $75, and another $40 off per week for weeks 2 through 6. Refunds (minus $10 registration fee) are available until 14 days before camp begins.

Summer STEM Programs at Teen Summer Expo, Feb. 15

January 18, 2022Summernewtonstem

The 17th annual Teen Summer Expo, free and open to all, will be held February 15, 5:30-8PM in the Newton South HS cafeteria and will feature 18 STEM programs for students 12-18 years old. Register here or just drop by to meet with directors of a wide range of summer programs, STEM and non-STEM, for middle- and high-school students. Covid safety protocols will be followed. (NOTE: The date was stated incorrectly in this post in last week’s newsletter.)

NSHS Students Organized the Oak Hill MS MathCounts Competition, Jan. 11

January 16, 2022Accomplishmentsnewtonstem

Newton South High School students – Elena Baskakova, Steven Hu, Aaron Lu, Isaac Gordon, Alexander Loo, Shelley Wei, David Shaar, and Sophie Song – organized and ran the School Mathcounts Competition at Oak Hill Middle School. The event was held on January 11 and attracted over 30 students. The high school students proctored the competition, did live grading, and gave out awards. Congratulations to all students who participated in the event and, especially, to Noah Kim, Jared Mi, Vedant Kulkarni and Sophia Yan, who had the top four scores. This is first in a series of Mathcounts competitions that includes Chapter, State and National level competitions.

Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society: History, Renovation, and Future of MIT’s Green Building’s Radome, Jan. 18

January 16, 2022Eventsnewtonstem

For its weekly meeting at 7PM on January 18, the Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society at New England Sci-Tech (16 Tech Circle, Natick) will host The History, Renovation, and Future of MIT’s Green Building’s Radome, presented by MIT Professor Kerri Cahoy and members of the MIT Radio Society. Face masks are required.

Online: Tracks & Bones & Other Surprising Winter Finds, Jan. 18 & 20

January 16, 2022Events, Virtual/Onlinenewtonstem

Mass Audubon Habitat‘s Barbara Bates will lead a free, online exploration for all ages to learn about tracks and signs of animals that can be observed in winter. The program will be presented twice, sponsored by two different libraries, and registration is required, via these links: January 18 or January 20, both 6:30PM-7:30PM.

HMSC’s Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments Re-Opens Jan. 24

January 16, 2022Opportunitiesnewtonstem

Harvard Museums of Science and Culture will re-open its Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments on January 24. Reservations are required and Covid precautions are followed.

Newton Free Library Online: Boston’s Great Innovations, Jan. 27

January 16, 2022Events, Virtual/Onlinenewtonstem

The Newton Free Library and Historic Newton will host a free, online presentation for adults, Boston’s Great Innovations, on January 27, 7PM-8PM. Registration is required and closes two hours before the start time.

McAuliffe Center: From Mission Control to the Moon, Jan. 28

January 16, 2022Eventsnewtonstem

The Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University will host From Mission Control to the Moon, January 28, 3:30PM-5PM, for Grades 4-7 at the McAuliffe Branch Library community room. The program is free and registration is required.

NewtonSTEM

STEM education events & resources for Newton, MA students, parents, teachers, and volunteers — in and out of school

Girls Who Code: Two Free, Virtual Summer Programs

MIT Summer Engineering Design Workshop, for Groups of 4-5 Students

Empow Studios: $75 Discount for Summer Camps, Ends Jan. 31

Summer STEM Programs at Teen Summer Expo, Feb. 15

NSHS Students Organized the Oak Hill MS MathCounts Competition, Jan. 11

Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society: History, Renovation, and Future of MIT’s Green Building’s Radome, Jan. 18

Online: Tracks & Bones & Other Surprising Winter Finds, Jan. 18 & 20

HMSC’s Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments Re-Opens Jan. 24

Newton Free Library Online: Boston’s Great Innovations, Jan. 27

McAuliffe Center: From Mission Control to the Moon, Jan. 28