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Southeast STEM Network

03/16/11
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Spotlight on Southeast STEM
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REGISTER NOW for Southeast STEM Regional Meeting: Connecting K-12 STEM to Higher
 Education

Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Atttleboro Center of Bristol Community College

11 Field Road, Attleboro, MA 02703

Come connect with other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math educators across
the PK-20 spectrum. Learn about what our region's higher education institutions 
are doing to promote STEM education and STEM careers, and resources they have to
 offer K-12 partners.

Presentations from: Bristol Community College (TechFairs, Programming and Web Development
Contests, Professional Development Summer Seminars, Middle School Computing Programs,
SAGE On-Campus Labs, Career Days, Professional Development and Lending Lab); Cape
Cod Community College (Summer of Science camps in renewable energy and engineering);
Bridgewater State University (MACS-Math and Computer Science seminars, Project Invention
Convention, CASE/CityLab, DNA and Health Conference, Earthview, ACE Aviation Career
Education Camp); Massachusetts Maritime Academy (Sea Science Leadership Program,
 Environmental Symposium, Follow the Voyage, SciGirls Expo, Advanced Studies Leadership
Program); Massasoit Community College (Online Intermediate Algebra course, WebWork,
workshops on teaching statistics; Accuplacer Prep course); UMass Dartmouth (Kaput
Center--STEM education research, conferences, interdisciplinary colloquium series,
Project LEAP, CUSP); Wheaton College.

All those interested in STEM (not just educators) are welcome to attend this free
program, but advance registration is requested. For more information and to register,
click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pos9hgeab&t=pkbqz5eab.0.hz9re4eab.pos9hgeab.0&ts=S0601&p=https%3A%2F%2Fevents.r20.constantcontact.com%2Fregister%2FeventReg%3Fllr%3Dpos9hgeab%26oeidk%3Da07e3hs7gvkaa0724ab%26oseq%3Da001gh80lfar]
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Massachusetts and the Southeast Region: How Do Our Students Measure Up?

A recent report from the UMASS Donohue Institute shows that the Southeast region
 is currently on target to meet STEM goals set by the Commonwealth in terms of:


* interest in STEM majors among college-going public high school graduates;
* percentage of students scoring Proficient or Advanced on the MCAS math, science
& technology/engineering assessments;
* the percentage of students who demonstrate readiness for college-level study in
STEM fields by taking four or more years of high school math and three or more years
of high school science;
* number of students graduating from a post-secondary institution with a degree 
in a STEM field

Further analysis of the SAT test-taker data reveals some interesting findings:


* total STEM interest in the SE region is higher than the statewide average and 
has increased  steadily over the past three years
* total STEM interest is higher among minority than among white test-takers, higher
in urban than suburban areas, and higher in schools with lower-income students

To review the report and see how Southeastern Massachusetts measures up, click here
[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pos9hgeab&t=pkbqz5eab.0.iz9re4eab.pos9hgeab.0&ts=S0601&p=http%3A%2F%2Flibrary.constantcontact.com%2Fdoc203%2F1104016132559%2Fdoc%2Fmi4ZqcvdkicI7pHO.pdf].
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Southeast Region NEWS & EVENTS

Ocean Explorium STEM Speakers - March 17, 24, 31

Every Thursday in March, the Ocean Explorium of New Bedford hosts presentations 
on the "STEM" subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics especially
targeted to girls and young women. The series continues with:


* March 17:  Gina Cerrito, Marine Educator with New England Aquarium
* March 24:  Faith Ball, Engineering Sr. Manager with Lockheed Martin Sippican
* March 31:  Rhonda Moniz, Dive Safety Instructor, Entrepreneur

Doors open at 5:00 pm for refreshments; talks begin at 5:30 pm.  This series is 
free and open to the public thanks to the support of the Women's Fund. For further
information visit www.oceanexplorium.org [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pos9hgeab&t=pkbqz5eab.0.jz9re4eab.pos9hgeab.0&ts=S0601&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceanexplorium.org%2F].

Kaput Center Colloquium Series - Continues March 30

The Kaput Center hosts a free Interdisciplinary Colloquium Series on Wednesdays 
from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Kaput Center. On March 30, Dr. G. Michael Barnett
of Boston College will address the question What do Career Education, STEM Education
and Policy have in Common? The April 20th session with Dr. Chris Hoadley of New 
York University is entitled Design, Research, and Design-Based Research Methods:
 How Can We Improve and Study How People Live and Learn With Their Technology? Finally,
on May 4, Dr. Glenda Lappan, from Michigan State University, will present Designers
Speak: Challenges in US Mathematics Education Through A Curriculum Developer Lens.
Abstracts of each talk are available on the Kaput Center's website. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pos9hgeab&t=pkbqz5eab.0.jfjhfxeab.pos9hgeab.0&ts=S0601&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kaputcenter.umassd.edu%2F]

2nd Annual Ocean Engineering Experience Summer Program at MIT - Applications Due
 March 31

An intense week-long program where sophomores and juniors interested in engineering
get into the real design, building, and testing of their own creations. Tuition 
is $1400; limited scholarships are available. Program dates: July 9 - 16, 2011. 
For more information contact bmmoran at mit.edu [mailto:bmmoran at mit.edu] (617) 253.9544
or visit this link. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pos9hgeab&t=pkbqz5eab.0.kz9re4eab.pos9hgeab.0&ts=S0601&p=http%3A%2F%2Ftheoceanengineering%2520experience.mit.edu%2F]

Find Local Scienctists in Your Area with the National Lab Network

National Lab Day has expanded and rebranded to National Lab Network(NLN). NLN gives
you instant access to thousands of volunteer scientists, engineers, technology experts
and mathematicians. These STEM professionals can help you


* judge a science fair
* mentor individual student projects
* plan cool post-testing projects and activities
* organize field trips

Sign up at www.nationallabnetwork.org [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pos9hgeab&t=pkbqz5eab.0.lz9re4eab.pos9hgeab.0&ts=S0601&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationallabnetwork.org%2F],
go to the Community section, and click on STEM-based professionals to search the
 zip code area or city/state.

Professional Development Workshop at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, April 2 - 3

Whales may not travel in schools, but they can be used within a school setting as
a teaching tool. "Schooling With Whales" will be offered the first weekend in April
starting Saturday, April 2, at 8:30 a.m. Co-sponsored by the Museum Institute for
Teaching Science (MITS), the course will introduce teachers of grades 3 - 8 to whale-related
topics integrated with the state science and mathematics frameworks.Tuition is $50.
Completion of the course provides ten (10) Professionsl Development Points (PDPs).
To register, please contact Robert Rocha, Science Programs Manager, New Bedford 
Whaling Museum, at rrocha at whalingmuseum.org [mailto:rrocha at whalingmuseum.org] 508.727.6859.
For a complete calendar of events visit the Whaling Museum online at www.whalingmuseum.org
[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pos9hgeab&t=pkbqz5eab.0.mz9re4eab.pos9hgeab.0&ts=S0601&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whalingmuseum.org%2F]

New England Faculty Colloquium on Climate Change, Policy, and Energy Solutions -
 Continues April 6

This UMASS Amherst series continues on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 2:30 with William
Moomaw, Director of the Center for International Environment and Resource Policy
 at Tufts University, speaking on "Climate and Energy Policy." Faculty can also 
participate in the colloquium remotely via webinar. Additional information and news
about other upcoming events can be found at this link. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pos9hgeab&t=pkbqz5eab.0.nz9re4eab.pos9hgeab.0&ts=S0601&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cns.umass.edu%2Fneclimate%2Fevents]

LAUNCH - Moving Ideas to the Next Level - April 8 in Attleboro

Through workshops and exhibits, representatives of 50+ national, regional, and local
organizations demonstrate what is being done by business, government, and formal
 and information educational institutions in early childhood, K-12, and higher education
in order to motivate and prepare youth to participate in STEM studies and careers.
Equally important, LAUNCH illustrates the significant role STEM skills play in innovation
and economic development, the growth of businesses, health care, defense, improving
the human-made world and protecting the natural world and more. Sessions on Developing
21st Century Skills, Closing the STEM Gap, Developing and Protecting Ideas (intellectual
property) will be featured at this event on Friday, April 8, 2011 at Bristol Community
College's Attleboro Center. Click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pos9hgeab&t=pkbqz5eab.0.oz9re4eab.pos9hgeab.0&ts=S0601&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.museumatthemill.org%2F]
for additional information.

Sci-Tech Girls Expo, Saturday, April 9 at Mass. Maritime Academy

High school girls across Southeastern Massachusetts, the Cape & Islands are invited
to this day-long event exposing them to careers in aerospace, the environment, marine
biology and technology, and health and life sciences. Keynote speaker: Dr. Susan
 Avery, CEO of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Enrollment is limited to
the first 100 participants. Fee is $20. To register or for more information, call
(774) 994.2097, email Phyllis at juniortech.org [mailto:Phyllis at juniortech.org], or
 visit this link. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pos9hgeab&t=pkbqz5eab.0.pz9re4eab.pos9hgeab.0&ts=S0601&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.juniortech.org%2F]
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In This Issue

REGISTER Now - Southeast STEM Meeting is March 23
STEM Outlook - How Do Our Students Measure Up?
IN EVERY ISSUE: Southeast Region NEWS & EVENTS


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