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Science on State Street, Apr. 27, seeks exhibitors

​[[{“value”:” Science on State Street is Framingham State University’s annual science festival, focusing on themes relating to planet Earth, and the ways that STEM fields support environmental justice, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability. This year it will take place on April 27, noon-3PM at the Christa Mcauliffe Center and O’Connor parking lot at Framingham State University. The organizers seek to recruit exhibitors in STEM, arts,…

A hackathon challenge

​[[{“value”:” CC-By provided by the author A hackathon offers a fun way to engage students in solving real, concrete problems. Proposing activities that implement this methodology facilitates learning, stimulates creativity, and encourages participation. The fifth-grade students of I.C. S.G. Bosco di Napoli participated in a project that involved solving exciting educational challenges. These activities allowed the students to learn collaboration,…

High School Orientation Dates

High School Orientation Dates

​ High school orientations for students and parents are set for: Dearborn High, 19501 Outer Drive, Feb. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Edsel Ford High, 20601 Rotunda, March 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Fordson High School, 13800 Ford Road, May 16 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dearborn Virtual K-12, online only school, May 2 at 6 p.m.  Use…

STEM Opportunity for 8th graders

​ Good morning, I am thrilled to extend an invitation to you and your educational community for the University of Michigan, Rogel Cancer Center’s annual signature event, One Day Closer. This exciting event is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2024,in Ann Arbor, and we are eager to engage high school students (8th-12th grade) in a day filled with enriching experiences. Designed to…

Regional winners of the #STEMorbitsOhio challenge

​[[{“value”:” It’s time to recognize the regional winners of the #STEMorbitsOhio Design Challenge! In this year’s challenge, students were presented with a unique problem: How do we improve the health and well-being of astronauts aboard Starlab orbiting the earth? Develop a plan, system, or product to positively impact the sustainability of the physical and/or mental health of those living in…

Unlocking Curiosity with Sharks, Rockets, and Mind Control: STEM Next and Teen Science Cafés Build STEM Skills by Encouraging Discovery

Unlocking Curiosity with Sharks, Rockets, and Mind Control: STEM Next and Teen Science Cafés Build STEM Skills by Encouraging Discovery

​[[{“value”:” Ever wonder what engineers, doctors, and tech gurus do in their free time? In 2021, STEM Next and the Teen Science Café Network joined together to expand the answer to questions like that for students across the country.  With the support of afterschool educators, teens lead the execution of Teen Science Cafés with STEM experts of greatest student interest….

Top Resources for the 2024 Solar Eclipse!

​[[{“value”:” Post by Michelle BogdenFebruary 2024 Many classrooms around the world are gearing up to view a spectacular event—the 2024 solar eclipse! To make this cosmic phenomenon an unforgettable and enriching experience for both educators and students, we are excited to share the best resources for celebrating the solar eclipse! We also share a free Solar Eclipse Explorer Kit filled…