
STEM In The Community

STEM In The Community
STEM learning and happening on in our community. From fellowships, scholarships, workplace programs to museum happenings to at-home projects, check out these opportunities and stories about STEM on the Cape, the Islands and beyond.

Star Student Series – Spring 2025
Meet Emily Pensak, a dedicated Biology major at Cape Cod Community College and a member of STEM Starter Academy - a program that supports current and prospective STEM students as they explore and pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. When Emily first started college, she was considering a career in physical therapy or psychology, but as she explored different fields, she found herself increasingly drawn toward environmental science and conservation, a passion that had been building for years.
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Star Student Series – Spring 2025
Meet Tyler Farr! You’ve probably seen him in the Maker Space of the Science Building at Cape Cod Community College, assembling 3D printers or helping students troubleshoot their printing projects. Tyler is a driven Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing major and a member of STEM Starter Academy, a program that supports current and prospective STEM students as they explore and pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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WaterWORKS 2025
WaterWORKS 2025 is a day of exploration and excitement where 400 students from Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket will interact with 60+ blue economy and STEM related employers and educators. Interactive displays, fun activities, in-depth one-on-one conversations, and panel Q&A sessions leave students with a greater understanding of the career opportunities waiting for them here at home.
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Exploring Ocean Science Research @ WHOI for Community College Students
We are pleased to share a recording of the event Exploring Ocean Science Research @ WHOI for Community College Students. Panelists include Kama...
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9 STEM Field Trips in the Cape Cod Region
By Shayla Flaherty and Rachel Dragos Students who take part in field trips have better grades and higher graduation rates from high school and...
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A Student's Perspective: CC-CREW Research Experience at WHOI for Community College Students
By Shayla Flaherty I found out about the CC-CREW Research Experience in Dr. Julie Huber´s Lab at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) from...
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What’s Next for STEM Ecosystems
By Jan MorrisonPosted on August 11, 2022 Bipartisan Congressional approval of the CHIPS and Science Act, which was signed into law earlier this...
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Cape Cod Community College Received “GenCyber” Grant From the National Security Agency (NSA) to Inspire the Next Generation of Cyber Stars
Cape Cod Community College has received a grant from the National Security Agency (NSA) to launch “GenCyber” programming for middle school students....
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A Solution to Ocean Pollution: TURTLES connecting students and researchers
By Mary Petiet Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is pioneering a solution to ocean pollution. It’s called TURTLES and it’s open to everyone. The...
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STEM Leaders from Across the U.S. Offer Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration on Education and Career Pathways
Fostering Collaboration Tops the List of Targeted Steps Fostering collaboration is the top recommendation offered by the STEM Learning Ecosystems...
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How to Get to Know a Shark
The ocean that surrounds us here on the Cape and Islands gives those of us who love STEM some special opportunities for learning. Here's an exciting...
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Making Ice Cream is Doing Science, Too!
There is a science to making ice cream. Really. In order to make ice cream, you need to change the state of cream (and any other ingredients), making...
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