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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Recommended for High School Students, College Students, Educators, Parents, and the General Public!

Opening Remarks By: Massachusetts Secretary of Education, James Peyser, and President of Framingham State University, Dr. Javier Cevallos

Technology--like a cell phone, an app, or the MBTA public transportation system--seems neutral, but is it? Rather, human biases about things like race, gender, class, or sexuality are easily encoded into technology design. Biases about these factors are why facial recognition software only correctly identifies white male faces, why Uber and Lyft drivers from Black and brown ethnic backgrounds get lower average ratings from passengers, or why lower socioeconomic class neighborhoods with more people of color are less frequently served by public transit. Technology therefore isn't quite neutral: it takes our biased inputs and produces biased outputs. This has real consequences for real people: an incorrect facial ID could mean being targeted as a suspect for a crime that you didn't commit; a poor Uber or Lyft driver rating could mean that you're out of a job; less reliable and frequent public transportation could mean facing longer commutes and more physical, emotional, or financial stress. In order to design better technologies that are helpful and beneficial for all, we can consider principles of antiracism--the idea that all races are equal-- and intersectionality--the idea that our identities around factors like race, gender, and class influence how we experience the world. When we design technology with these principles in mind, we hope to create better outcomes for all.

Learn More:
https://www.media.mit.edu/people/katlyn/overview/
https://www.katlynmturner.com/home/antiracismdigitalstandard/

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Recommended for High School Students, College Students, Educators, Parents, and the General Public!

Panelists: Paul Lukez FAIA LEED AP & Tina Lee, Paul Lukez Architecture / PLASES; Matt Bean PE, Norian / Siani Engineers; Clifford Henderson III, Hirsch Construction Corp.; Andrew Changelian VP, Jim Sabourin, Director of Engineering & Chuck McCloskey, General Manager, Sparks; Ben Davenny, Principal, Acentech

Opening Remarks By: Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and President of Framingham State University, Dr. Javier Cevallos

While still in development, the prototype of this pandemic-specific tent highlights the collaborative processes designers, engineers and builders pursue while engaging their science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills to advance emergency healthcare facilities such as for COVID-19. Most tents used for COVID-19 testing were designed for weddings and other special events. As the pandemic spread and the need for massive vaccinations loomed large, we asked ourselves if we could create a special tent custom-designed and tailored specifically for viral testing and administration of vaccines during a pandemic. Working with builders, fabricators and engineers, a team of designers developed a new prototype for such a tent, one that has better ventilation and is easier to clean, quicker to install and more structurally stable than the general-purpose tents commonly used for pandemics. You are invited to learn about our current design for this pandemic-specific tent and to offer questions and suggestions that can help improve its performance.

This presentation features representatives from an architecture firm, an energy-oriented consulting engineering firm, a construction corporation, a live + digital brand experience agency, and a multi-disciplinary acoustics, audiovisual, and vibration consulting firm all based in Massachusetts.

Learn More:
Pandemic Tent Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zy1OAcgx0U&feature=youtu.be

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Saturday, October 24, 2020
Recommended for High School Students, College Students, Educators, Parents, and the General Public!

Come join our conversation where you will hear from a young college student and a female leader and mentor speak about their experience as a first-generation female engineering student, important environmental issues, and the importance of mentoring and how to navigate your path to success in STEM.

Learn More About Our Speakers:
Aliyah Nisbett during a Town Hall Meeting with President Barack Obama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5CEE6foTWc
Jessica Sanon, CEO/Founder, sySTEMic flow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=147&v=r48u7LXnz7s&feature=emb_logo

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Friday, October 16, 2020
Recommended for the General Public!

Join us as we LAUNCH Mass STEM Week 2020, as well as the next season of AstroNights: LIVE! Our guest for this special kick-off event will be Dr. Jeff Hoffman, former astronaut and professor of the practice in MIT’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. We’ll spend the evening exploring Mars, the red planet that’s fueled the imaginations of Earthlings for centuries. On October 13, Mars will reach opposition, the position at which Mars is the shortest possible distance from Earth. For us, this means great views of Mars in our evening sky! For mission planners, oppositions determine the timing for launches. NASA’s latest Mars mission, the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover, on its way to Mars now, carries MOXIE, an instrument developed through a collaboration including Dr. Hoffman’s department at MIT. Find out where Perseverance will land, and what we hope to learn from this mission!

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https://cm-center.org/events/astronights11

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Recommended for the General Public!

MIT is hosting the virtual Massachusetts STEM Week kick off on October 19! Massachusetts STEM Week is a statewide effort to boost the interest, awareness and ability for all learners to envision themselves in STEM education. The kick off event will include remarks by MIT President L. Rafael Reif, Governor Charlie Baker, Professor Cynthia Breazeal, and members of the Massachusetts STEM Council.

The first hour of the event will feature the signing of a proclamation by Governor Charlie Baker kicking off STEM Week alongside opening remarks by MIT leadership and faculty.

The second hour will feature presentations from brilliant young scientists from the Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair, an event MIT has had the honor of hosting for over 70 years!

October 19, 2020: Solar System Explorers - Elementary School

Have you ever dreamed of exploring another planet? Let your dreams take flight as a Solar System Explorer! Follow in the “footsteps” of explorers of the past (both human and robotic) or chart your own course and go where no one has gone before! The path you choose to explore today could be your first step towards becoming a space explorer of tomorrow!

Solar System Explorers is a live, interactive journey through our Solar System led by our experienced planetarium educators. Using the same professional software that powers the Framingham State University Planetarium, we will be your guide as you start at Earth, then head off towards the Solar System destination of your choice, all from the comfort of your home.

October 20, 2020: The Star Factory - Middle School

Where do stars come from? For astronomers, the greatest discoveries often start with a simple question. In our live, virtual astronomy programs, you become the astronomer as you start with a question, and then learn the tools of exploration that will allow you to unlock the secrets of the Universe.

The Star Factory is the first in a series of live, interactive programs about the life cycle of stars. Each program presents one stage in the life cycle AND introduces one or more fundamental science concepts that guide us as we consider the questions “how do we know?” and “why should I care?” The Star Factory presents the first stage: the formation of new stars. Explore breathtaking images captured by NASA’s Great Observatories, and learn the secrets these telescopes unlock by observing different types of light that are invisible to our eyes.

Each of the 45-minute programs in the series can serve as a stand-alone learning experience, but we hope that you will be inspired to continue with the rest of the series after STEM Week!

October 23, 2020: Your Place in the Universe - High School

To say that the universe is huge is a vast understatement. It is unimaginably large, and filled with all types of breathtakingly beautiful objects - from the planets in our own Solar System to distant galaxies. How can we make sense of all these different parts of the universe? Where does Earth fit into all of this? These are some of the questions that astronomers seek to answer.

Your Place in the Universe is a live, interactive program that lets you become the astronomer and explore the different pieces of the universe, and how they fit together. Use your observation skills and critical thinking to make sense of the universe’s structure, then figure out just how far away we are from the other planets, stars, and galaxies!

Click Here: STEM Career Exploration Badge for Brownies

Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Girl Scout Members in Elementary School: Grades 2-3

Girl Scouts! Explore your STEM interests and connect with jobs that can help you change the world! Get everything you need to start on your path to success. Girls will explore their interests, imagine the possibilities, and learn about the day to day of a variety of STEM fields. Includes registration for Friday’s STEM Career Panel. When you register for this event, you will receive instructions and resources to complete the rest of the steps for the NEW STEM Career Exploration Badge for Brownies. This program is for Girl Scout members in grades 2-3.

Girls will have a choice of activities that fit one of the following categories: computer science, engineering, food and agriculture, health and wellness, nature and environment.

Learn More:
https://www.gsema.org/en/events-repository/2020/career_exploration.html

Click Here: STEM Career Exploration Badge for Juniors

Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Girl Scout Members in Elementary School, Middle School: Grades 4-5

Girl Scouts! Explore your STEM interests and connect with jobs that can help you change the world! Get everything you need to start on your path to success. Girls will explore their interests, imagine the possibilities, and learn about the day to day of a variety of STEM fields. Includes registration for Friday’s STEM Career Panel. When you register for this event, you will receive instructions and resources to complete the rest of the steps for the NEW STEM Career Exploration Badge for Juniors. This program is for Girl Scout members in grades 4-5.

Girls will have a choice of activities that fit one of the following categories: computer science, engineering, food and agriculture, health and wellness, nature and environment.

Learn More:
https://www.gsema.org/en/events-repository/2020/career_exploration1.html

Click Here: STEM Career Exploration Badge for Cadettes

Thursday, October 22, 2020
Girl Scout Members in Middle School: Grades 6-8

Girl Scouts! Explore your STEM interests and connect with jobs that can help you change the world! Get everything you need to start on your path to success. Girls will explore their interests, imagine the possibilities, and learn about the day to day of a variety of STEM fields. Includes registration for Friday’s STEM Career Panel. When you register for this event, you will receive instructions and resources to complete the rest of the steps for the NEW STEM Career Exploration Badge for Cadettes. This program is for Girl Scout members in grades 6-8.

Girls will have a choice of activities that fit one of the following categories: computer science, engineering, food and agriculture, health and wellness, nature and environment.

Learn More:
https://www.gsema.org/en/events-repository/2020/career_exploration2.html

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Friday, October 23, 2020
Girl Scout Members in Elementary School, Middle School: Grades 2-8+

Girl Scouts! Come learn from inspiring women in a variety of STEM fields and how they got where they are today. Bring your questions to ask live, or submit them to us ahead of time! Register separately or as part of the Brownie, Junior or Cadette STEM Career Exploration Badge programs. This program is for Girl Scout members in grades 2-8+.

Learn More:
https://www.gsema.org/en/events-repository/2020/career_panel.html

Click Here: Coding, Equity, and Digital Learning Made Simple

Thursday, October 22, 2020
Opportunity for Educators!

Are you looking for easy ways to implement equity-focused STEM programs into your community -- either in-person or virtually? Join Emily Ong, Senior Manager of Community Partnerships and Outreach at Girls Who Code, to learn best practices for building inclusive and holistic coding programs with adaptable options for the virtual learning landscape. Dive deeper into social and emotional learning best practices and curriculum design recommendations that will make it a breeze to combine coding and equity together.

Through a walkthrough of the Girls Who Code Clubs model, you will gain tangible tips and activities you can implement right away and learn how to unlock Girls Who Code's free virtual resources and curriculum for 3-12th graders of all skill-levels and genders.

Click Here: STEM Stories: Start Here. Go Anywhere.

Thursday, October 22, 2020
Open to High School Students, Teachers & Administrators, Adult Learners, and Community Partners!

Meet STEM faculty, staff, students, graduates, and industry professionals to learn about innovative STEM programs at MassBay, resources and supports for MassBay STEM students, and explore exciting career options in the STEM fields!

High school students, teachers, administrators, adult learners, and community partners are invited to attend one of our virtual "MassBay STEM Stories: Start Here. Go Anywhere." programs which will be held monthly throughout the fall semester.

Click Here: STEM Mentor Program’s Communication Skills Workshop

Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Open to MassBay STEM Mentor Program Members!

MassBay STEM Mentor Program Members:

The Communication Skills Workshop will include practical tips for improving your writing and speaking skills. We'll discuss how to draft a professional email so you can make a better impression in writing. We'll also work on improving your body language so you can be more successful when communicating with individuals or groups in a virtual or face-to-face format.

As you continue your STEM education and career planning these skills will help you improve your interactions with your mentor, professors and employers. This virtual workshop will give you practice and practical advice you can use right away!

Click Here: Virtual Company Information Session

Monday, October 19, 2020
Open to MassBay STEM Students and other College Students and Graduates!

MassBay Career Services and MassBay STEM Starter Academy will offer a virtual company information session on October 19 from 1-2pm. This session will include talent acquisition specialists in Computer Science, Engineering and Biotechnology. Each specialist will give an overview of the variety of jobs within each company and industry. This program is open to MassBay STEM and other interested students/graduates.

Click Here: Augmented Stories: AR for Art Workshop

Workshops Start on Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Open to High School and College Students, Teachers & Administrators, Families, and Adult Learners!

Join us for our free four-week-long workshop, AR for Art. Participants will create life-like “digital twins” of artwork using augmented reality. Create a virtual gallery in physical space! Wednesdays from 6-8pm starting October 21.

Augmented Stories: AR for Art Workshop:

Augmented Stories is a collaborative, community arts, and storytelling program that provides opportunities to create and share creative work with audiences. It utilizes augmented reality (AR) technologies to bring digital content into everyday physical spaces. Facilitated by the developers of Hoverlay, this four-week workshop offers introductory opportunities to learn about AR by creating experiences to address real-world problems.

AR for Art is designed for those interested in art and design. Participants will create life-like “digital twins” of artwork using AR. You will develop content that aligns with your interests. A final experience, open to the wider community, will showcase your work. This virtual Zoom workshop occurs on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. starting October 21st.

If you have any questions, please contact: Emily St. Germain - estgermain@cambridgema.gov.

Click Here: Paddleboat Float and Sink STEM Kits

Recommended for Students: Ages 5+

It's time to play with water! Many objects float and sink. But what makes them move this way? How do we use objects that float and sink? Find out in this steam kit as we look at basic principles of flotation and density in a way that can really sink in!

Just register online to reserve your paddle boat. Items will be picked up curbside with the registrant's name on the form for pickup. Supplies are limited.

These kits have been provided through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Click Here: Math in My Window

Recommended for Students: Ages 5+

Kids will take home sets of 20 or so different colored Post-It notes to explore math concepts such as area and perimeter to create art in their windows for socially-distanced friends to see. Families are invited to send photos of their window art for posting on the library's Facebook page.

Just register online to reserve your kit. Items will be picked up curbside with the registrant's name on the form for pickup. Supplies are limited.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

K-8 STEM Teachers:

STEM teachers will find out how "learning is different" in a SmartLab and our approach to Project-Based Learning. Creative Learning SmartLabs develop critical thinkers through hands-on activities which engage students of all interests and abilities in a blended learning environment that is personalized, differentiated, and relevant to every students' unique interest.

Due to the uncertainties we face with the upcoming year, should schools have to pivot to remote learning, CLS offers a remote option with our SmartLab Learning@Home Backpacks that offer 12 or 18 weeks of self-directed activities for Grades K-8.

Join us for a brief, 30-minute overview to see how we can meet your needs and to increase your students' interest in a STEM pathway, setting them up for success and preparing them for college and career readiness.

Click Here: NASA GLOBE Partner for STEM Week

Monday, October 19, 2020 - Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Open to Middle School and High School Students, Teachers, and Families!

Attendees will learn how educators, students, and parents can participate in NASA GLOBE Earth Science/Environmental STEM programs online!

The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program is an international science and education program that provides students and the public worldwide with the opportunity to participate in data collection and the scientific process, and contribute meaningfully to our understanding of the Earth system and global environment. Announced by the U.S. Government on Earth Day in 1994, GLOBE launched its worldwide implementation in 1995. The GLOBE Program is sponsored by NASA and supported by National Science Foundation (NSF), NOAA, US Department of State.

Click Here: Virtual Chemistry Experiments on YouTube

Recommended for Elementary and Middle School Students

Come explore science experiments with real scientists! We've created a series of video experiments that explore the 5th grade science standard of mixtures and chemical reactions.

Join us explore bubbles, gases, color changes, pH, rockets, glow sticks, and so much more! Each video can be watched at your own convenience and explains the simple materials you need and where to find suggested worksheets. They also invite you to make predictions and collect data to understand new concepts. Come have fun while doing hands-on science!

Click Here: Mass STEM Hub Challenge for K-12

Host: Mass STEM Hub and One8 Foundation

Website: STEMWeekChallenge.org

Description: The STEM Week Challenge, brought to you by One8 Foundation and its program Mass STEM Hub, will meet K-12 students, teachers, and schools where they are -- whether virtually or back in the classroom. STEM Week in Massachusetts is October 19-23, but the STEM Week Challenge is flexible to schools’ schedules!

Mass STEM Hub and One8 have teamed up with ST Math, Innovative Learning Partners and Project Lead The Way, and PBLWorks to create high quality, project-based, flexible learning materials to help you engage your students in this year’s MA STEM Week.

Elementary students will be designing and developing their own math game -- one that drives math knowledge and meaningful connections. Middle schoolers will be creating adaptive devices for persons with paralysis. High schoolers will be tackling the spread of COVID-19 by designing an app. Each with input and support from engaged and exciting industry partners: New England Aquarium, Dell Technologies and the Bionic Project, and Partners in Health and IBM, respectively.

Want to sign up your school or classroom? Participation is free and includes virtual teacher training, ~10 hours of meaningful, flexible content, industry connection opportunities, and more.

Contact Information:
Any questions, please reach out to stemweek@mass-stemhub.org.

Click Here: Mass STEM Hub Challenge for STEM Professionals

Host: Mass STEM Hub and One8 Foundation

Website: mass-stemhub.org/volunteer and PDF Flyer

Description: Throughout October, students will be tackling real-world problems connected to the largest STEM challenge of our time -- the spread of COVID-19 and the heightened difficulties and isolation it has caused -- and would love your help.

Professionals can sign up at mass-stemhub.org/volunteer to connect with students and teachers through our Ask an Expert Forum (September 28 - October 23) and/or by providing written feedback on submitted Challenge prototypes (October 26 - November 6). It makes a huge impact for students to learn from experts that are tackling this work each day!

Contact Information:

Visit STEMWeekChallenge.org to learn more, sign up at mass-stemhub.org/volunteer, or commit to recruiting a group at bit.ly/MSH-group-commit for recognition on our website!