Be a part of STEM Week 2021!
Massachusetts STEM Week 2021 takes place from October 18 – 22 (inclusive of the weekend before and after), and is organized by the Executive Office of Education and the STEM Advisory Council in partnership with the state’s 9 Regional STEM Networks. It is a statewide effort to boost the interest, awareness, and ability for all learners to envision themselves in STEM education and employment opportunities and compliment the formal instruction happening in the Commonwealth beyond STEM week.
The theme for the fourth annual statewide STEM Week is “See Yourself in STEM,” with a particular focus on the power of mentoring. Women, people of color, first-generation students, low-income individuals, English language learners, and people with disabilities are underrepresented in STEM industries and make up an increasing portion of the overall workforce, but the demographics of STEM fields have remained largely the same. We need more young people to see themselves in STEM.
This theme is aimed at encouraging and supporting underrepresented youth, especially Black and brown students, in STEM fields to pursue STEM careers as well as bolster their persistence through STEM education with a mentor that is engaged, supportive, and shares in the many unique parts of their identity. The STEM Council is excited to partner with the Mass Mentoring Partnership to build capacity and engagement in mentoring across the state during STEM Week and beyond.
Since its inception, STEM Week has brought together schools, non-profit organizations, colleges, museums, and employers across the Commonwealth, all working together to expose students to STEM and excite them about their own potential futures in STEM fields.
Friday October 22, 2021 — 12:00:pm - 1:00:pm
Marine Biology Speaker Panel: Dive into internships and research experiences!
Hosted by Cape Cod Regional STEM Network
Location: Cape Cod Communi
Thursday October 21, 2021 — 5:00:pm - 9:00:pm
4Cs Aviation lunch for school counselors
Hosted by Cape Cod Community College Aviation Maintenance Technology Program
Location: Plymouth Municipal Airport
Thursday October 21, 2021 — 10:30:am - 11:30:am
Good Science Is Good Observation.
Wednesday October 20, 2021 — 2:00:pm - 3:30:am
STEP to STEM
Wednesday October 20, 2021 — 10:30:am - 11:30:am
Can Whales Live in the Forest?
Wednesday October 20, 2021
STEM Talk #2
Tuesday October 19, 2021 — 10:30:am - 11:30:am
What is Biomimicry and How To Teach It
Tuesday October 19, 2021 — 9:00:am - 11:00:am
4Cs Aviation breakfast for school counselors
Hosted by Cape Cod Community College Aviation Maintenance Technology Program
Location: Plymouth Municipal Airport
October 18 - 22, 2021 — 8:30:am - 4:30:pm
STEM Week Challenge: Hurricane Heroes! Storm City, MA
October 18 - 22, 2021 — 8:30:am - 3:30:pm
Bourne Public Schools take on the Gale Force Education Challenge!
Hosted by Bourne Public Schools
Location: Bourne Public Schools
October 18 - 22, 2021
See Yourself In STEAM
Hosted by Wareham Elementary Schools
Location: Wareham Decas and Minot Elementary Schools
October 18 - 22, 2021
Orleans Elementary STEM Challenges
Hosted by Orleans Elementary School
Location: Orleans Elementary School