Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair, Inc.

MSEF Networking and Training Day - Weston
2024-08-06 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | MA
MSEF is collaborating with teachers across the state to provide professional development for middle and high school teachers.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Middle School Focus
Regis College, Weston
Host: Erin McQuaid, Regis College
9 a.m. – 2 p.m., lunch provided

Morning Focus – Middle School Paperwork and Process
Description: In this session participants will learn how to plan, organize and execute a Middle School Science Fair Program. Participants will learn about various models and identify the best approach for their situation. We’ll walk you through the rules and systems for managing timelines, paperwork, and approvals so that you can focus more on teaching and supporting students.

Afternoon Focus – Middle School Strategies for Success
Description: In the afternoon, we will review popular strategies for idea generation, providing feedback for students, and alignment with classroom lessons. Come prepared to share your own successes and challenges for discussion.

These programs are free of charge to teachers.
These programs are designed for classroom teachers and school leaders.
Space is limited. Only sign-up below if you can commit to the program so we can plan accordingly.

Please email Martha at mjohnson@scifair.com with any questions.

MSEF Teacher SRC Crash Course Training - Newton
2024-07-30 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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 the key to pushing your school’s program to the next level and improve the experience for students and teachers. This workshop is designed to improve your support at the school level. Agenda will cover forms, risk assessment, and restricted areas for research while exploring different scenarios and common challenges. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

These programs are free of charge to teachers.
These programs are designed for classroom teachers and school leaders.
Space is limited. Only sign-up below if you can commit to the program so we can plan accordingly.

Please email Rebekah at rstendahl@scifair.com with any questions.

MSEF Teacher Networking and Training Day - Athol
2024-07-25 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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 group of students doing independent research. Help students develop topic ideas, set reasonable goals, and develop timelines so the process doesn’t feel rushed. Leave with a game plan to help students have strong project plans.
In the morning we will explore outside spaces around the school for ideas on how to help students generate project ideas based on observations and phenomena.
These programs are free of charge to teachers.
These programs are designed for classroom teachers and school leaders.
Space is limited. Only sign-up below if you can commit to the program so we can plan accordingly.

Please email Rebekah at rstendahl@scifair.com with any questions.

Wade Institute for Science Education: Bringing Realtime Date into the Classroom
2024-07-15 08:30 - 2024-07-19 15:30 (America/New_York) | 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 wetland, estuary, marine, and forest habitats and participate in authentic data collection. Examine how this data can tell us stories about the plants and animals that inhabit these living laboratories.
Partners: Lloyd Center for the Environment, Island Creek Oysters, Marine Biological Laboratory
Southeast/Cape Cod
July 15-19th

WPI Research Experience for Teachers (RET)
2024-06-24 - 2024-08-09 | 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.
June 24 – August 9
8 – 5pm
To learn more: https://www.wpi.edu/sites/default/files/2023-11/RET2024-flyer-1b-pg—Nov2023.pdf (with questions, contact Kathy Chen, kcchen@wpi.edu)

MSEF Networking and Training Day - Acton
2024-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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 research opportunities will be shared, including a summer science research program, an after school research club, in-school research electives, and ideas for getting other teachers and administrators to “buy-in” to science and engineering research at your school.
MSEF will provide information about navigating paperwork and how to support students working across a range of project topics.
These programs are free of charge to teachers.
These programs are designed for classroom teachers and school leaders.
Space is limited. Only sign-up below if you can commit to the program so we can plan accordingly.

Please email Rebekah at rstendahl@scifair.com with any questions.

Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair – Middle School
2024-05-11 | Worcester Technical High School, 1 Officer Manny Familia Wy., Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
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.

Region 2 Science & Engineering Fair – Middle School
2024-04-29 | WPI, 100 Institute Rd., Worcester, MA, 01609
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.

Region 4 Science & Engineering Fair – Middle School
2024-04-27 | UMass Lowell, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell, MA, 01854
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.

Region 1 Science & Engineering Fair - Middle School
2024-04-26 - 2024-04-29 | MA
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 mahs.zfairs.com.

Exploring Instructional Strategies That Promote Student Sensemaking and Student Discourse
2024-04-25 - 2024-04-26 | 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 and consider its power for promoting students’ deep understanding of Disciplinary Core Ideas, further develop your skills in using the Science and Engineering Practices, and strengthen your use of the Crosscutting Concepts of science and engineering. Get an introduction to the use of storylines to build instructional units that foster students’ sensemaking by starting with students’ questions and having students develop and engage in inquiry-based investigations, develop explanations, and use evidence to support their claims.
April 25-26
8:30 – 3:30 PM
https://www.wadeinstitutema.org/oapl/

Girls STEM Summit 2024
2024-04-07 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | UMass Lowell, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell, MA, 01854
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 in a STEM field and learn best practices for applying to colleges with STEM programs.
April 7, 2024
8:00am-4:00pm
https://juniortech.org/girls-stem-summit-statewide-2024/

Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair - High School
2024-04-05 | Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Pl., Foxborough, MA, 02035, 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.

Region 5 Science & Engineering Fair – Middle School
2024-03-23 | Regis College, 235 Wellesley St., Weston, MA, 02493, United States
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.

Engaging Students in the Engineering Design Process Using Sensors
2024-03-14 - 2024-03-15 | 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 to get started on their own.

Extreme Zoo Makeover
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-09 | 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 workshop, you’ll participate in all elements of the challenge, explore how the Buttonwood Park Zoo supports the animals in their care, and have the opportunity to collaborate and reflect with instructors and fellow attendees.
March 8 – March 9
8:30- 3:30pm
Register at https://www.wadeinstitutema.org/focus-workshops/

Region 2 Science & Engineering Fair – High School
2024-03-08 | WPI, 100 Institute Rd., Worcester, MA, 01609
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

Region 1 Science & Engineering Fair - High School
2024-03-08 | Western New England University, 1215 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA, 01119, 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 5 Science & Engineering Fair - High School
2024-03-02 | Bridgewater State University, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Serving Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod, the 2024 High School Region 5 Science & Engineering Fair will be held at Bridgewater State University on Saturday, March 2nd.
Learn more at mareg5.zfairs.com
Judges should register at this link.
Students and Teachers should create accounts at mahs.zfairs.com

Region 3 Science & Engineering Fair - Middle & High School
2024-03-02 | Bristol Community College, 11 Field Road, Attleboro, Massachusetts
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

Region 6 Science & Engineering Fair - Middle and High School
2024-03-01 - 2024-03-02 | Roxbury Community College, 1234 Columbus Ave., Boston, MA, 02120
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 parochial schools should register through Region 5 Fairs

Region 4 Science & Engineering Fair – High School
2024-03-01 | Tufts University, 419 Boston Ave., Medford, MA 02155, MA, 02155, United States
Serving Northeastern Massachusetts, the 2024 Massachusetts Region IV High School Science & Engineering Fair will be held at Tufts University on Friday, March 1st.
Learn more at mareg4.zfairs.com. Judges should register at this link.
Students and Teachers should create accounts at mahs.zfairs.com

Storyline Model of Teaching and Learning Science
2024-02-20 - 2024-02-24 | Virtual Event
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)

My Heart in Your Hands
2024-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Broad Institute Auditorium + Lobby, 415 Main St., Cambridge
The heart uniquely straddles the world of art and science — a powerful metaphor for love and loss on the one hand, a literal life-sustaining force within each of us and an intense focus of genetic and medical research on the other. Join a Broad Discovery Series x Catalyst Conversations event addressing the heart, from the point of view of researchers who work on finding cures to heart disease and of writers and artists for whom the heart holds deeper meaning.
Tuesday, February 13th
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Reception to follow

Survivor Island Challenge
2024-02-09 - 2024-02-10 | Massasoit Community College, Canton, MA
This unique simulation experience engages participants to imagine they are on a desered island where they will work with solar panels, water pumps, windmills and other alternative energy sources as you design and build a system for moving and filtering water from a fresh water resource to their encampment. Throughout the challenge participants keep a survivor’s logbook to document their ideas and results. They’ll participate in all elements of the challenge and have the opportunity to collaborate and reflect with instructors and fellow attendees.
February 9- 10
8:30 – 3:30 PM
Register at https://www.wadeinstitutema.org/focus-workshops/

Engineering Design with Artificial Intelligence for Middle and High School Teachers
2024-01-17 - 2024-05-03 | Virtual Event
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 activities using AI. No prior robotics experience is required.
Jan 17 – May 3
Anytime
https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/courses/browse/engineering-design-artificial-intelligence-middle-and-high-school-teachers-d

Bot Bash
2023-12-02 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Western New England University, 1215 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA, 01119, United States
First year Engineering Students from Western New England University showcase their creation at the annual Bot Bash competition. MSEF invites area classrooms or interested students to attend as observers. Watch students innovate on their creations, present their work, and compete for prizes.
Email student@scifair.com to learn more.

Building the Storyline Using Culturally Relevant Phenomena in Your Classroom
2023-11-30 - 2023-12-01 | Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center, Milton, Massachusetts
Explore how to use storyline routines and anchoring phenomena to shift your curriculum to student-centered science learning as you explore the relationship between humans, climate, and the natural environment. In this workshop, you will explore examples of how real-world phenomena can be used to investigate the effects of climate on the ecosystem. Using problem-based issues, you will engage in investigations from the unit as a learner, including the anchoring phenomenon routine and student-driven inquiry investigations, then reflect on those experiences as a teacher. During the workshop, you will learn how to construct a storyline unit, incorporate relevant phenomena, and utilize best practices for DEI in the STEM classroom, including establishing classroom norms and processes that value all student resources. You will leave the program with an outline of a storyline unit, inquiry investigations to use in your classroom, and resources for developing your own storyline unit using culturally relevant phenomena.

Massachusetts Envirothon Fall Workshop for Teams and Coaches
2023-11-14 08:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | UMASS Amherst, 1 Campus Center Way, Amherst, Massachusetts, 01002
This workshop is open to coaches and team members — even those who are just becoming acquainted with the program. Five or more workshops will run concurrently, offering a variety of sessions on each of the topic areas (forests, soils, water and wildlife), this year’s current issue:Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future, environmental skills and campus tours. Resource materials will also be provided. Participants will be asked to cover their own parking and bring or purchase their own lunch. Preliminary agenda here, Sign up here by Nov 1. Free! Bring your whole class! For more information, contact massenvirothon@gmail.com

Bridgewater State University Open Lab Night
2023-11-08 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Bridgewater State University, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, Massachusetts
The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education (CASE) invites you to Open Lab Night 2023, an event for the entire community, especially K-12 students. Open Lab Night features STEM activities and demonstrations. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Parking is available in the Bridgewater State University Parking Garage. The BSU Observatory may be open until 9:00 PM (weather permitting).
