STEM In The Community
STEM In The Community
Here’s where we’re documenting examples of STEM learning going on in our community. From workplace programs to museum happenings to at-home projects, these are stories about STEM in the real world. Links to resources are included with each story.
In Chatham: STEM Inspired by Marconi
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center has intriguing museum exhibits and technology-based educational programs that make substantial contributions to Cape Cod’s children.
Read More In Chatham: STEM Inspired by MarconiWaterWORKS 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.WaterWORKS promotes blue economy businesses by providing a platform to demonstrate their work, share internships and employment opportunities, and advocate for job skills required in their fields. Our exhibitor attendance grows more each year. We’re proud that of past exhibitors surveyed, 95% say they will return to WaterWORKS.NEW! This year, we are opening a portion of the event to 200 additional attendees including college students of all ages, families of students, younger learners, entrepreneurs, and active job seekers.WaterWORKS is organized by Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation, Inc in partnership with Cape Cod Regional STEM Network, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Cape Cod Community College, and Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance.https://bluecapecod.org/events/waterworks
Read More WaterWORKS 2025Society For Science
Founded as Science Service in 1921, the Society for Science has been dedicated to expanding scientific literacy, access to STEM education and scientific research for more than 100 years. We are best known for our award-winning magazine, Science News, our world class science research competitions and our outreach and equity STEM Programs making sure that every young person can strive to become an engineer or scientist.
Read More Society For Science2025 LRIG - New England Marsha Paul Education, up to $2500 Grant
The Laboratory Robotics Interest Group of New England (LRIG-NE) is providing up to $2,500 will be awarded to those science, technology, engineering, and math teachers in secondary schools throughout New England who best meet the criteria below. The objective of these grants is to provide funds to expand project-based activities in educational settings. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: December. 31, 2024
Read More 2025 LRIG - New England Marsha Paul Education, up to $2500 GrantLadd Astronomical Observatory Weekly Post
Ladd Skies Weekly: August 20, 2024 We really haven’t been very fortunate with respect to evening skies, but please keep looking, just in case....
Read More Ladd Astronomical Observatory Weekly PostExploring 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...
Read More Exploring Ocean Science Research @ WHOI for Community College Students9 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...
Read More 9 STEM Field Trips in the Cape Cod RegionA 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...
Read More A Student's Perspective: CC-CREW Research Experience at WHOI for Community College StudentsCalling all Climate Conscious Teachers! MIT Seeks Cape Teachers to Pilot Interdisciplinary Curriculum
MIT’s Climate Action Through Education (CATE) program is an interdisciplinary, standards-aligned climate change curriculum developed by 5...
Read More Calling all Climate Conscious Teachers! MIT Seeks Cape Teachers to Pilot Interdisciplinary CurriculumDiving In: Blue Economy Research and Internship Opportunities
Are you interested to learn more about internship and research opportunities in the Blue Economy right here on Cape Cod? The Blue Economy Research...
Read More Diving In: Blue Economy Research and Internship OpportunitiesSTEM Week is October 21-25, 2024
Massachusetts STEM Week 2022 takes place from October 21 – 25 and is organized by the Executive Office of Education and the STEM Advisory Council in...
Read More STEM Week is October 21-25, 2024What’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...
Read More What’s Next for STEM Ecosystems