This course has two parts: learning about AI/ML and learning how to use it in Middle and High School STEAM classes. During the course, participants will engage in hands-on robotics... Read more »
Dese Approved course for OAPL. The course guides educators through the shift toward student-centered science teaching and learning where students 'figure out' and explain a real-world phenomenon, as well as the implementation of high-quality instructional materials. February 20-24 8:45-3:30pm To register: https://www.wpi.edu/academics/stem-education-center/professional-development/at-wpi (for questions, email Donna Taylor: dltaylor@wpi.edu)
Serving Boston Public School, the 2024 Boston Citywide STEM Fair will be held at Roxbury Community College on March 1st and 2nd. Learn more at mareg6.zfairs.com and choose Middle School or High School tab. Judges should register at this link. High School students and teachers should create accounts at mahs.zfairs.com *Boston private and... Read more »
Serving Southeastern Massachusetts, the 2024 Bristol-Rensselaer Regional will be held at Bristol Community College on March 2nd. Learn more at mareg3.zfairs.com and choose Middle School or High School tab. Judges should register at this link. High School students and teachers should create accounts at mahs.zfairs.com
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 »
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 »
Serving Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod, the 2024 Middle School Region 5 Science & Engineering Fair will be held at Regis College on Saturday, March 23rd. Learn more at msreg5.zfairs.com, judges should register at this link. Students and Teachers should create accounts at mahs.zfairs.com.
Serving Western Massachusetts, teachers will choose one of two dates/locations for the 2024 Middle School WMSEF. Friday, April 26, 2024 at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams or Monday, April 29, 2024 at Springfield Museum, Springfield. Learn more at msreg1.zfairs.com, judges should register at this link. Students and Teachers should create accounts at... Read more »
Serving Northeastern Massachusetts, the 2024 Massachusetts Region IV Middle School Science & Engineering Fair will be held at UMass Lowell on Saturday, April 27th. Learn more at msreg4.zfairs.com. Judges should register at this link.
Serving Central Massachusetts, the 2024 Massachusetts Region II Middle School Science & Engineering Fair will be held at WPI, on Monday, April 29th. Learn more at msreg2.zfairs.com. Judges should register at this link.
The 2024 Massachusetts Statewide Middle School Science and Engineering Fair will be held at Worcester Technical High School on May 11th. Learn more at scifair.com. Middle School students and teachers should create accounts at the regional zFairs sites.
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 »