Community Activities
Community Activities
Providers of STEM learning experiences for K-12 students, educators and parents, college students, and life-long learners of all ages in MetroWest and across the Commonwealth are welcome to share their events and activities on the MSEN website and email digest.
To do so, you may email the information asked in this PDF form to stemnet@framingham.edu, and we will list your event on this Community Activities page, in the MSEN Bi-Weekly Digest, and on our social media accounts.
MetroWest Community Activities
March
Registration NOW OPEN for PDPs or Graduate Credit!
Jan. 16 – April 3, 2025, on Thursdays from 6-8:45pm; virtual on Zoom
The Foundations of Integrated STEM Education course engages participants in unpacking the knowledge and skills required of educators interested in 'STEMifying' their teaching (whether they teach a STEM course or would like to add a STEM component to their subject area).
For more information visit: https://www.wpi.edu/academics/stem-education-center/professional-development/at-wpi
Earth’s Place in the Universe
A 2-Day Focus Workshop for Grades 3-8 Educators
Launch into an exploration of the Earth’s place in the universe, among the other billions of galaxies!
For more information visit: https://www.wadeinstitutema.org/focus-workshops/
April
Registration NOW OPEN for PDPs or Graduate Credit!
Jan. 16 – April 3, 2025, on Thursdays from 6-8:45pm; virtual on Zoom
The Foundations of Integrated STEM Education course engages participants in unpacking the knowledge and skills required of educators interested in 'STEMifying' their teaching (whether they teach a STEM course or would like to add a STEM component to their subject area).
For more information visit: https://www.wpi.edu/academics/stem-education-center/professional-development/at-wpi
In conjunction with FSU’s annual Climate Justice Teach-in, Rev. Vernon Walker will speak with us about his former work as the Climate Justice Program Director at Clean Water Action and his current role as the Director of Content and External Strategy at the Progress and Poverty Institute, where he focuses on access to and just policies in support of clean water, air, and energy for marginalized communities.
For more information, please contact Dr. Megan Mayer via email at mmayer1@framingham.edu
Join us for our second annual STEM Education Showcase—a FREE, engaging morning of learning, sharing, and connecting with fellow PreK-12 educators! Explore innovative STEM teaching practices, discover new classroom strategies, and gain inspiration from fellow educators and experts in the field.
For more information visit: https://www.wpi.edu/news/calendar/events/stem-education-showcase-25
Use telescopes to observe the Moon, Jupiter and Mars! McAuliffe Center staff are available to answer your questions about telescopes and our Universe.
For more information visit: https://cm-center.org/event/apr8stargazing
Hurricane Heroes
A 2-Day Focus Workshop
A category 4 hurricane has hit fictional Storm City, Massachusetts. The city faces several problems that can only be solved by your engineering team. Investigations include evacuating citizens, building shelter, moving floodwaters, and designing alternative energy sources. The Challenge culminates in a redesign of the city’s resources to prevent future disaster.
For more information visit: https://www.wadeinstitutema.org/focus-workshops/
Learn more about Science in the Summer at the Christa McAuliffe Center during an information session at Framingham State University! We will provide an overview of the program, preview activities, and discuss participation requirements.
For more information and to register visit: https://forms.gle/ZhjCu8Sn2meb3Uyh7
Two-hour Expedition Mars mission simulation followed by an AI workshop led by MathWorks volunteers. For individual participants in grades 5-8.
More information and registration ($35/child): https://cm-center.org/event/april22
A full Expedition Mars mission simulation for individual participants in grades 5-8.
More information and registration ($35/child): https://cm-center.org/event/april24
This dynamic panel for all ages features four distinguished women leaders from space agencies and private space companies, sharing their experiences, challenges, and achievements in space exploration.
More information and RSVP (free): https://cm-center.org/event/apr24panel
This engaging workshop invites children aged 8 to 13 (grades 3-8) to dive into the wonders of astronomy, space exploration, and planetary defense.
More information and RSVP (free): https://cm-center.org/event/apr24workshop
Annual free science festival for families and learners of all ages! Explore science, technology, engineering, and math and the ways they support environmental justice, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability!
For more information visit: https://cm-center.org/soss2025
A one-day event for students in grades 8–12 who love Science, Technology, Engineering & Math!
For more information visit: https://juniortech.org/girls-stem-summit-statewide-2025/
May
Moon Party! Use telescopes to observe the Moon! McAuliffe Center staff are available to answer your questions about telescopes and our Universe.
For more information visit: https://cm-center.org/event/may2stargazing