May 23, 2013*2:30-5:30 PM *BridgEwater State University
Exhibitors (as of 4/16/2013)
AgricultureNatural Resources / Sea the Silly Side of Chemistry
Meet chemists who will joggle your senses and engage you in activities that can be used with students of all ages. Make silly putty and create chemical reactions. Gather information on summer programs, following a ship as it travels the globe, and other activities for K-12 students.Lori Noble, and Laurie Norman, Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Cohasset Coastal Student Research Center
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Presented by Jack Buckley, Director , Cohasset Coastal Student Research Center
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
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Presented by Joan Muller, Education Coordinator, Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School
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Presented by Robert Dutch, Assistant Superintendent, Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School
Green Schools Project
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Presented by Diane Goulder, Director of Youth Services and ______, Green School Projects
Building Links to the Marine World – integrating art into marine science
View the underwater world through the eyes of photographers and see how adults and children have used sanctuary marine life as models for their artistic creations. Using animal ID cards, create a food chain and expand it into a food web. Gather resources and see soon-to-be released curricular materials. Presented by Anne I. Smrcina, Education Coordinator, Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
Ocean Explorium
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Presented by Abbey Spargo, Executive Director, Ocean Explorium
Architecture
Design / Visualizing Science: Connecting Inquiry, Imaging Technology, and the Common Core
Science grows to new horizons through technologies that help us “see” invisible worlds. Budding scientists and informed citizens need to learn how to “read” the resulting images and think critically about them. Sample an imaging activity and see for yourself how expanding visual literacy can also support scientific inquiry and understandings in mathematics and ELA. Presented by Carolyn DeCristofano and Deborah Dempsey, Blue Heron STEM Education
Integrating STEM, Arts and Humanities
Experience the fun when art and science merge. Learn about programsdesigned to meet the developmental stages of pre-school and kindergarten learners. Meet early education professionals and see how they engage children in activities that foster the development of predicting, estimating, observing and analyzing skills.
Presented by Childrens Museum of Easton staff
Marshmallow Construction Company – Individual Challenge
Have you ever wondered how really tall buildings stay up? In this activity, students will have the opportunity to figure out how to make strong structures. Using toothpicks and mini-marshmallows individual students build a structure capable of supporting a weight. Presented by Cambridge Science Festival and the MIT Museum.
IDEAS Challenge Project
See winning middle school and high school student projects from the Cambridge Science Festival’s 2012 IDEAS Challenge, as demonstrated by student IDEAS Challenge team members and winning entries from the Cambridge Science Festival’s Curiosity Challenge. Presented by Cambridge Science Festival and the MIT Museum.
Biological
Biomedical Sciences / Harvard University Life Sciences OutreachProgram
Providing high school teachers with professional development activities in the fall and summer on current Life Sciences topics. High school student laboratory sessions are offered in the spring each year. Various other opportunities exist for students and teachers to participate in Outreach activities, online learning modules and access resources.Harvard University Amgen-Bruce Wallace Biotechnology Program: Participating schools are provided self-contained biotechnology kits,research grade biotechnology equipment, DNA, enzymes, and reagents needed toperform biotechnology activities at their schools. The kits are loaned toschools free of charge for a three-week period. The program also offer teacher training workshops.
Presented by Alia Qatarneh, Research Associate and Site Technician,Amgen-Bruce Wallace Biotechnology Program Harvard University andTara R. Bennett, Program Manager, Life Sciences and Systems Biology OutreachSite Director, Amgen-Bruce Wallace Biotechnology Program Harvard University
Simulation of Digestion in a Bag and the Spread of Influenza
Learn how to show your students “Digestion in a Bag” or use glow germ powder to demonstrate an “influenza outbreak.” Students will learn about the organs of digestive systems and visualize how crackers are digested and absorbed. Additionally, they will learn the importance of hand washing in preventing the spread of germs. These engaging activities can be used with students in all grade levels.
Presented by Rachel Hirst, Assistant Professor of Biology, and Brianna Allison, Biology Lab Instructor, Stonehill College
Biotech Mobile Lab
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Presented by Don Derosa, Carla Romney, Carl Franzblau
Connections to Chemistry for Educators and Students
Learn about STEM resources that the American Chemical Society (ACS) offers including professional development opportunities for high school chemistry teachers “Connections to Chemistry - High School Teacher Workshops.” Find out how to provide a free Science Café to students in your area. Learn how students can make an inexpensive pH meter for their school Presented by Jennifer Maclachlan, member American Chemical Society (ACS): Northeastern Local Section.
Computer, Communication &
Information Science / Active Science
Use iPads to see how digital information is used to engage middle school students in the IQWST for iPad curriculum.
See examples of how the principles of Think-Do-Learn keep students excited about science and prepares them for STEM studies. Dr. Brian Resier, a Sangari Science author, is one of the architects of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) - find out how Sangari Active Science supports the NGSS.Presented by Dr. Paula Butterfield, Regional Manager, Sangari Active Science Regional Manager
Engineering
Engineering Technology/
Technicians / The Gateway Project
Participate in an awesome tech/engineering activity that will dazzle all! Learn about the Museum of Science, Boston’s National Center for Technological Literacy ® (NCTL®). The goal of the Gateway Project is for all students to become scientifically and technologically literate so they can fully participate in our increasingly technological society, as citizens, workers and consumers. Learn how your school district can become a Gateway school district along with the Museum of Science’s NCTL technology/engineering curricula for grades K-12. Presented by Sue Taber and Tracie Cote, Gateway Regional Leaders, National Center for Technological Literacy, Museum of Science, Boston.
LEGO League
The Weymouth Public Schools understands the importance of starting early to capture student interest in STEM/STEAM. At the Academy Avenue School (grades K-4), students ages six to ten participate in LEGO Robotics. Students at Academy Ave. have STEAM integrated into the curriculum through English Language Arts. They also have an opportunity to expand their interest inafter-schoolenrichment programs.Presented by the Academy Avenue School - Weymouth Public Schools.
Integrating STEM, Arts & Humanities
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Bridgewater Raynham Robotics Team
The DePuy/ BRRHS FIRST Robotics Team, TJ2, is open to students in grades 9-12. The team builds a robot up to 120 pounds, powered by a twelve volt battery, and fit with state of the art sensors and control system hardware.The team has sixty-nine members and travelled with 50 students to competitions in Myrtle Beach and Boston, this year. A video tape will illustrate the success of the team at Boston FIRST Robotics Regional where they placed 2nd out of fiftyone teams from New England, Canada, Brazil, and California. Meet members of the team and their robot. Presented by members of the TJ 2Team and Liz Calef, FIRST Robotics Coach and Science/Technology/Engineering Dept. Chair at Bridgewater Raynham Regional High School.
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
FIRST gives children, from elementary through high school, the chance to createtechnological solutions to human problems in events based upon sport contests and expositions of ideas. There are four programs, Jr.FLL, FLL (FIRST LEGO LEAGUE), FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) and FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) for students as young as 5 years of age through HS graduation.Presented by Steve Cremer, Massachusetts Regional Director, FIRST .
Health
Professionals
Clinical Services / Using Marine Animal Rehabilitation to Support STEM Goals
Learn how the National Marine Life Center utilizes the subject material of marine animal rescue, rehabilitation, and release to excite students about STEM subjects. Explore marine animal specimens. Pick up sample lesson descriptions. Learn about education and outreach programs and field trips.
Presented by National Marine Life Center staff.
National Institutes for Health
TBA Presented by Bradie Metheny, National Institutes for Health.and Science Education Program Awardees (SEPA)
Mathematics
Statistics / Who Wants to be a ‘Money Smart’ Millionaire?
Learn about Money and win prizes while playing the interactive game Who Wants to be the ‘Money Smart’ Millionaire? Learn important tips on how to budget your allowance so you can buy the cool things you want now and also learn to save some money for bigger, cooler things later! Led by HarborOne U employees, Sheila Farragher and Maureen Wilkinson - HarborOne U®, a division of HarborOne Credit Union.
Dynamic Mathematics - Kaput Center
Find resources and information on research projects that support student learning in math and STEM education for classroom teachers and school districts. Materials include dynamic mathematics software for computers (i.e., SimCalcMathWorlds® for Computers) and iPads that can be used in K-12 classrooms. Presented by Ryan Robidoux,, Kaput Center for Research and Innovation in STEM education, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Physical Sciences / Flying Balsawood Gliders & Indoor Helicopters
Students will build a balsawood airplane and use it to learn the parts of a plane and how planes fly. Students will also have an opportunity to control a small remotely operated helicopter. Students will test their skills and fly the helicopter from one platform to another. Students will meet a pilot and learn about his exciting experiences flying and find out about careers in aviation. Presented by David Price, Dean, Aviation Science and Greg Bongiorno Aviation Program Manager, Bridgewater State University.
NOVA Education
Find out about NOVA’s newest educational products includinga special Earth science video resource collection andNOVA Labs, an interactive online platform.Gather information about what free media resources NOVA has to offer STEM educators,and learn how you can use them to bring science to life in your classroom.
Presented byRachel Connolly, Director of Education, Maiken Lilley, Education Manager, and Rachel Gesserman, Education Coordinator, WGBH – NOV
Train Like a NASA Astronaut - GO Mission X! Go Astro-Charlie!
Learn about how students can take part in the Astro Agility Course used to train astronauts as part of the NASA program. The display will include curriculum based materials for teachers Presented by Tim Vigorito, Physical Education Teacher Sharon Public Schools-Heights Elementary School and Todd Vigorito, Social Studies Teacher, North Attleboro Middle School.
Other Stem Majors
Precision Production
Military Technology
Mechanic/Repair Technician / From Blueprint to Assembly Line – How Fast Can You Go?
Learn how you can bring workplace experiences to your students. Participate in a project based activity and gather the resources you need to replicate the activity with your students. Using a blueprint, two teams will compete. Given components, they will use the blueprint to plan and implement the fastest way to assemble the components. Meet professionals in the field of precision machining and learn about the manufacturing process. Presented byAccuRounds, Diane Ferrera, Director of Human Resources, AccuRounds, Process Engineer and CNC Machinist TBA.
Fueling Your Future
TBA. Presented by Janice Tkaczyk, Universal Technical Institute.
Air Force Technology
Information and models will illustrate the programs and advanced technology used by the U.S. Air Force. Technology includes aviation electronics, cyberspace and space programs. Complimentary items will be available such as key chains, mouse pads, water bottles and other goodies. Presented by Staff Sergeant Derrick Mills, Air Force Recruiter Brockton, MA.
Connections in Conductivity
TBA Presented Clay Conley and Rebecca Tremblay, Cape Cod Community College STEM Club students.
General STEM RESOURCES / SE MA STEM NETWORK CORPORATE PARTNERS PROGRAM
Sandwich - STEM Academy- STEM Parent Advisory Committee Partners in Strengthening STEM Education
STEM Career Mini Expos
Plainville
Summer of Science—CONNECT college STEM summer camps
Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers (MAST)
Presented by Charles Bresnahan, member, Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers
Jr. Tech, Inc.
Presented by Phyllis Russell, President and Executive Director, Jr.Tech, Inc.
EARLY CHILDHOOD and STEM Education
Find out about professional development opportunities through the educator and provider support grant and gather resources that support your efforts to provide meaningful interactions with children. Presented by staff, Beth Gaffney, Stephanie Lyda, and Kim Kincaid, CACCI/Child Care Network
Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership (MAP)
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Presented by Katie McGrane, Executive Director, and Pete Christopher, Communications and Policy Associate, Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership (MAP).
Museum Institute for Teaching Science
Presented by Sandra Ryack-Bell
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