Weekly STEM Announcements
EHS STEM Academy Weekly Newsletter 9/24/21
First STEM Lecture - Fri, Sep 24
Fall Clean Up Day at Indian Brook - Sat, Sep 25
The Essex Conservation and Trails Committee will host the 2021 Fall Clean-Up Day at Indian Brook Park on Saturday, September 25th from 1:00pm-3:00pm (bad weather date is October 2nd)
You will help maintain trails, clean up debris from drainage swales, and remove invasive species. The focus this time will be clearing trail corridors and removing debris from culverts and drainages. Depending on how many volunteers show up, there may be multiple teams working along the main loop around the reservoir, so expect a decent hike as well.
They will meet in the picnic area parking lot (above the dam) at 1:00pm. Please bring work gloves, sturdy shoes, water, and bug spray. They will not be able to offer refreshments this year, so please also bring any snacks you will need, as well as rakes, shovels, and loppers / pruners if you have them, but know that some tools will be provided.
First STEM Workshop during advisory on Sep 30
Senior STEM withdrawal deadline is Oct 1
Are you curious about Biotech?
The Biogen Community Lab and Lemelson-MIT Program invite you to participate in:
Biogen-MIT Biotech in Action: Virtual Fall Program
This 9-week virtual program throughout the Fall 2021 semester will provide students with the opportunity to expand their knowledgeand skills in STEM, while getting a real inside view of what it is like to work for a biotech company. Students will use virtual labs, online learning and conferencing software, and real-time conversations with employees of both Biogen and MIT to learn all about biotechnology and invention with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease.
Open to all high school students currently in 10th - 12th grade (or ages 14-18 if outside of the US).
Priority will be given to students from low-income households and groups historically underrepresented in science.
Program Dates & Times:
Oct 2nd 2-3 PM ET Technology Check
Oct 9th and 10th 2-5 PM ET 2-day Kick-off
Oct 16th – Dec 11th
Every Saturday 2-5 PM ET
(No meeting on Nov 27th)
COST IS FREE!
Requirements: Students will need access to a computer and internet during the program times listed.
Questions: Contact us at rtpcommunitylab@biogen.com Application opens September 14th, 2021 and closes September 26th, 2021. Click here to apply.
CubeSat Project at UVM
Dr. Hamid Ossareh is running a Vermont-wide student-led effort to build CubeSats. He is looking for students who are interested in joining these efforts. See their Twitter page for more information: https://twitter.com/VTCubeSat If you'd like to know more about CubeSats, you can check out this link.
If you are interested in being a part of this, please let Mrs. Smith know.
Teen Science Cafes are Back - Join us on September 28!!
Learn more and register no later than 9/28 @ 12 noon in order to get the Zoom link needed to join the cafe. Click here to register.
Teen Science Cafés are informal, interactive programs that promote exploration, curiosity, and life-long learning about current and cutting-edge ideas in science and technology. Teens engage in lively discussion and hands-on learning with experts. The cafes are free and organized by teens for teens.