Tuesday, April 12, 2011

SEISMOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

SEISMOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

A professional development workshop for science administrators and teachers on Seismology in the Classroom will be held at the Weston Observatory, Weston, MA from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm on April 28, 2011. Weston Observatory is a geophysical research laboratory of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College. The recent catastrophic events in Japan have highlighted the significance of seismic activity to nations around the world and to our own lives here in Massachusetts. Please join us to learn more about methods for monitoring seismic activity, the seismic history of New England, and the Boston College seismology program for K-12 students. All science teachers, administrators and friends are welcome! A registration fee of $35, which can be paid on site, includes lunch. For further information please contact Dianne Rees, Director of Science K-12, Braintree Public Schools at drees@braintreema.gov or 781-848-4000 x2279. To
register, please contact Karen Keefe at kkeefe@braintreema.gov.

Monday, April 11, 2011

New England Resource Directory - internship opportunities for students

New England Resource Directory
The New England Resource Directory provides information to students, advisors and administrators on outreach efforts, internships and science-related programs at New England educational institutions, and biomedical and biotechnology organizations. The directory describes non-degree programs sponsored by high schools, colleges, universities, professional and graduate schools, hospitals, private industry, foundations and government agencies.
http://www.bscp.org/resourceDirectory.asp

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Building Bridges @ NU and Science Quest @ UMass Amherst

Building Bridges – Northeastern University

May 20, 2011
Building Bridges
A day for high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to learn what engineering is all about. Students choose from a menu of hands-on interactive activities led by our engineering faculty and students from each of our departments. The next "Building Bridges" will be held on May 20, 2011. For more information, please e-mail Richard Harris at rharris@coe.neu.edu.


BRING YOUR HS STUDENTS TO SCIENCE QUEST @ UMASS AMHERST!
Science Quest 2011 is a FREE day of exciting science experiences and career guidance for 10th and 11th grade students.

Saturday, April 9. 9:30AM - 3:40PM
Integrated Science Building Room 135

FREE REGISTRATION! FREE PARKING AND LUNCH!
- Travel funds for low income schools.
- Teachers receive 4 PDPs
- $100 stipends for teachers bringing 6 or more students
Learn about nanotechnology, solar energy, dark matter, arsenic around the world, energy solutions, and much more!

VISIT THE WEBSITE TO FIND OUT MORE!
http://www.umass.edu/massnanotech/sciencequest2011/
Registration deadline is 5pm on April 7.

The event is designed for teachers to bring their classes, and parents to bring their students. All attendees will need to register individually, however. (Students do not need to attend with an adult.) All will have a great time so we hope to see you there!
Questions can be addresses to: Mike Westort mwestort@research.umass.edu, 413-577-0164