Region 1 Science & Engineering Fair – High School

Western New England University 1215 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA, United States

Serving Western Massachusetts, the 2024 WMSEF will be held at Western New England University on March 8th. Learn more at mareg1.zfairs.com, Judges should register at this link. Students and Teachers should create accounts at mahs.zfairs.com    

Region 2 Science & Engineering Fair – High School

WPI 100 Institute Rd., Worcester, MA

Serving Central Massachusetts, the 2024 Massachusetts Region II High School Science & Engineering Fair will be held at WPI,  on Friday, March 8th. Learn more at mareg2.zfairs.com. Judges should register at this link. Students and Teachers should create accounts at mahs.zfairs.com

Extreme Zoo Makeover

Buttonwood Park Zoo New Bedford, MA

The Buttonwood Zoo is hosting an event for research and innovation! Investigations include designing habitats that meet the specific needs of different animals, engineering an enrichment item, and creating an interpretive sign with interactive features. The challenge culminates in the design, construction, and presentation of a model zoo habitat for a chosen animal. During this... Read more »

Engaging Students in the Engineering Design Process Using Sensors

Springfield Museum Springfield, Massachusetts

Explore coding and electronics through fun, engaging, hands-on projects using the Arduino Open Source Electronics Platform. Engaging Students in the Engineering Design Process Using Sensors is designed for middle and high school teachers who are interested in incorporating digital technology and computational thinking into engineering design portions of their curriculum, but who lack the skills or confidence... Read more »

Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair – High School

Gillette Stadium 1 Patriot Pl., Foxborough, MA, United States

The Massachusetts Statewide High School Science and Engineering Fair will be held on April 5th at Gillette Stadium, Putnam Club, Parking Lot 22, Main Entrance: W4 Learn more at scifair.com. Public Viewing from 4-5pm.

Girls STEM Summit 2024

UMass Lowell 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell, MA

In this event put on by UMASS Lowell, girls will have the opportunity to meet with successful women working as STEM experts, and work directly with them in hands-on career sessions. They'll be exposed to STEM industries and career options by attending career tracks. Additionally, they'll hear an inspirational keynote speech by a female leader... Read more »

Exploring Instructional Strategies That Promote Student Sensemaking and Student Discourse

Pioneer Valley Springfield, MA

A Two-Day Professional Learning Opportunity for Grades 9-12 Educators Explore instructional strategies that promote student sensemaking, including phenomena-based instruction, using a Driving Question Board, and student discourse. The learning experiences will use science and/or engineering content relevant to the OpenSciEd high school units under development and being released in 2024. Gain insight into phenomena-based instruction... Read more »

MSEF Networking and Training Day – Acton

MSEF is collaborating with teachers across the state to provide professional development for middle and high school teachers. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED High School Focus Acton-Boxborough Schools Host: Brian Dempsey 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., lunch provided Learn from Brian Dempsey on how they've created a “Research Ecosystem” at Acton-Boxbrough Regional High School. Ideas for long term, sustainable growth of... Read more »

WPI Research Experience for Teachers (RET)

WPI Research Labs on Campus Worcester, MA

In this 6 week summer program, WPI will be pairing five in-service and pre-service teachers to attended workshops and conduct research based on ideas such as healthy lives, clean energy, and climate action. Thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, this program will be heavily focused around the United Nations Sustainable Developement Goals.... Read more »

Wade Institute for Science Education: Bringing Realtime Date into the Classroom

Lloyd Center for the Environment Dartmouth, MA

In a part of the Wade Institute;s schedule of summer professional development, MSEF is partnering to host a 5 Day workshop for grades 6-12 Educators. Discover how to integrate research and real-time data collection into your science curriculum! Experience multiple entry points for hands-on, place-based science and participate in collaborative projects with professional scientists. Explore... Read more »

$475

MSEF Teacher Networking and Training Day – Athol

Athol

MSEF is collaborating with teachers across the state to provide professional development for middle and high school teachers. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Middle School and High School Focus Athol-Royalston High School, Athol Host: Latasha Sheffield, Athol-Royalston Schools 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., lunch provided Suitable for Middle School and High School programs, learn more about how to support a... Read more »

MSEF Teacher SRC Crash Course Training – Newton

MSEF is collaborating with teachers across the state to provide professional development for middle and high school teachers. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED High School Focus Newton Country Day School Host: Sarah Webster, Newton Country Day School 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., lunch provided   Scientific Review Crash Course: Primarily for High School teachers Knowing the rules and systems can be... Read more »