Our Programs
Fulfilling our mission: to be an inspiration hub for tommorrow´s innovators.
Our programs support teachers and students to engage with high-quality STEM activities and experiences. Using the STEM Learning Ecosystems model of cross-sector partnerships, our programs are designed to provide meaningful STEM enrichment for all in our community that goes beyond the traditional walls of the classroom. If you would like to be involved in any of the programs below, contact us at director@capecodstemnetwork.org
Stem Starter Academy
The STEM Starter Academy (SSA) program is an initiative of the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE) that began in 2013 through the leadership of Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and support from the Massachusetts Legislature. In partnership with the Commonwealth’s community college system, the STEM Starter Academy aims to recruit, ready, retain, and graduate a diverse body of students earning STEM certificates and degrees who go on to transfer to 4-year STEM programs and/or enter the workforce.
If you are interested in applying here is a survey link.
Lending Library
We support STEM inside and outside of the classroom by lending out STEM materials to teachers and club leaders. Our lending library contains STEM supplies suitable for ages PK - college and includes books, equipment, and STEM lesson kits. Please browse our inventory and check out an item!
Teacher-In-Residence Program
Through our Summer Teacher-in-Residence program, we support teachers in bringing real-world science and technology into their classrooms. We pair Cape Cod Region (Cape Cod, Islands, Wareham and Plymouth) educators from PK - college with STEM-rich institutions to complete a two-week externship and create a curriculum unit for their classroom based on the experience. Teachers who participate in the program receive a stipend and funding towards a field trip the following school year. Teachers can apply starting in January 2025.
Massachusetts STEM Week
Massachusetts STEM Week takes place October 21-25, 2024 nd 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 complement the formal instruction happening in the Commonwealth beyond STEM week.
GenCyber Cybersecurity Camp
Funded through a grant from the National Security Agency, our FREE GenCyber summer camp for middle school aged students teaches cybersecurity concepts and skills in a fun and exciting way! We incorporate exploration of underwater robotics with programming skills and field trips to WHOI labs to make learning about cybersecurity fun. For students entering grades 7, 8 and 9. All are welcome to apply. Applications open in January.