Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair, Inc.

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).

Middle School Safety Orientation
2023-11-02 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Middle School Teachers can opt-in for a safety orientation to learn more about the rules. Teachers who complete this training will be able to pre-approve projects not in restricted areas (form c and d). Reach out to middleschool@scifair.com with questions or to inquire about other orientation dates and times.
Pre-register for the sign-on link below.

Climatetech Summit 2023
2023-11-02 | Greentown Labs, 444 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA, 02143, United States
Greentown Labs invites their climatech innovators for a day of hands-on labs and showcasing exciting work. MSEF invites 2 interested students to attend with us. Must be able to attend on a school day. Email student@scifair.com to learn more.
Visit greentownlabs.com/climatetech-summit-2023 for instructions on how to sign up.

MCLA STEM Building Blocks
2023-10-19 15:30 - 18:30 UTC | Mass College of Liberal Arts, 375 Church St, North Adams, MA, 01247, United States
If you are interested in learning about hosting a science fair at your school or are interested in what the Berkshire STEM Lending Library has to offer join us at the MCLA Center for Science and Innovation on Oct. 19th from 3:30 – 6:30 pm. MSEF will give an overview of the benefits and process of science fair programs and answer questions about updates that have been made to streamline the process to better support student learning. Dr. Carolyn Dehner, MCLA, will host a rules and regulations session to help get you started.
The Berkshire STEM Lending Library will also be open and Dr. Ann Billetz, Berkshire STEM Network Coordinator, will be on hand to answer any questions.

Mathworks: Are the Rainforests Disappearing
2023-10-16 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Framingham State University, 100 State St, Framingham, MA, 01701, United States
Mathworks has partnered with Framingham State University for a STEM Week presentation. “The Amazon rainforest is the largest and most diverse rainforest in the world. However, it has been receding due to rampant deforestation. In this session, we will use MATLAB and the Image Processing Toolbox to analyze satellite images of the rainforest spanning several years and assess the extent to which the rainforest has “disappeared”. We will also quantify the effectiveness of recent conservation initiatives to protect this vital ecosystem.”
Contact Ram Krishnamurthy at ramnarak@mathworks.com for instructions on how to sign up.

Middle School Safety Orientation
2023-10-02 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Middle School Teachers can opt-in for a safety orientation to learn more about the rules. Teachers who complete this training will be able to pre-approve projects not in restricted areas (form c and d). Reach out to middleschool@scifair.com with questions or to inquire about other orientation dates and times.
To preregister, visit the link here.
