Jr. Tech continues its 2018-2019 school year STEAM Workshops for students in grades 4-12. These programs are held on Saturdays and during April vacation week at the Osterville Village Library. The March program topic is Living in a Virtual World (March 2).  Vacation week programming, April 15-19, features Intro to CAD, Autodesk Fusion 360 3D Modeling and 3D Printing. Click here for additional information and to register.

Registration is open for the Girls STEM Summit - Statewide 2019, hosted by Jr. Tech. This one-day summit is for girls in grades 8 - 12 who love science, technology, engineering and math. The key goals of the event are to educate participants about various STEM career paths through hands-on breakouts, to encourage further STEM study in preparation for college, to inspire through interaction with female STEM professionals, to demonstrate the possibilities of a STEM career, and to close the gender gap in the STEM workforce. Click here for additional information and to register.

Revealing the Biodiversity of Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is the theme of the 2019 K-12 Marine Art Contest. Entries will be judged in five categories - High School (9-12), Middle School (4-8), Elementary School (K-4), Scientific Illustration (all grades), and Computer Graphics/Photography (all grades). The submission deadline is April 26, 2019. Winning entries will be posted on the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary website as well as used by the sanctuary and the Massachusetts Marine Educators in their outreach programs. Click here for additional information and to enter today.

Science from Scientists' Scientist-Teacher Partnership Program is designed to help elementary and middle school teachers feel more comfortable preparing and leading hands-on science activities by providing guidance, resources, and time to incorporate field-tested lessons into existing curricula. In the March 23 workshop, participants will learn how to use the 5E Model of Teaching, how to teach a Science from Scientists lesson, and will be given time to reflect on how these tools can be integrated into the classroom. This workshop is FREE but registration is required - deadline to register is February 28. Click here for more information and to register today.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is hosting its 7th Annual STEM Conference & Expo on March 24 from 3-5 p.m. at Framingham State University. The organization seeks STEM partners to provide hands-on activities or demonstrations for the Expo. The goal of the Expo is to provide girls with the opportunity to make connections to college and careers and engage with STEM networks while having fun. Click here for additional information and to register.

Mass BioEd's Bio Teach program offers teachers professional development programs bringing together resources from universities, biotech companies, and veteran educators to provide teachers with the skills and knowledge to implement innovative life science labs and develop cutting-edge life sciences curricula. Bio Teach workshops qualify for PDPs and, in some cases, graduate credit. Register today for "Exploring Personal Genetics with PCR," Saturday, March 23, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at MIT. Participants will isolate thier own DNA and use PDR to amplify  the gene responsible for the ability to taste phenylthiocarbamide (PTC). They will then determine their genotype through restriction enzyme analysis and electrophoresis.  Participants will also explore personal genetics through a complementary lab that simulates the identification of individuals' genotypes for the D1S80 VNTR (variable number tandem repeats) locus. Click here to register.

The Wade Institute for Science Education, formerly MITS, has three remaining sessions in its spring 2019 Professional Development Series. Upcoming sessions include: Biodiversity is Everywhere: Exploring the Ecology of Our Cities and Towns (February 28); New England & the Origins of American Environmentalism (March 21); and Minds on Brains: Making the Connection (April 25). Programs are held from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Higgins University Center at Clark University in Worcester. Click here for additional information and to register.

Educators,  scientists, graduate students, post-docs, marine industry experts and others working in the field of marine science are invited to share their knowledge and expertise at the 43rd Annual MME Meeting & Conference, Saturday, May 4, in Woods Hole . The conference includes keynote presentations, afternoon workshops, and time to network with fellow educators. The theme for the 2019 conference is Life in the Extreme.

Are you a  biology teacher wanting to address new standards using computational approaches? Or a math/CS teacher wanting to motivate your students with real-world problems? Consider applying for a teacher integrator position Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Funded by NSF, WPI has developed a curriculum that uses computational tools and approaches to address complex biological problems that will motivate your students. Teams of biology and math/CS teachers are encouraged to apply here.  Contact Shari Weaver for more information.

Do you want to become an ISTE certified teacher? The Kaput Center is hosting Eduscape's upcoming ISTE Certification Course March 14 & 15, 2019. This two-day course counts as the 12 hours of face-to-face instruction required to become an ISTE Certified Educator. Click here for additional information and to register.