Lights on Afterschool 2025 Poster Contest Submissions Due

Monday, June 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
USA

The Lights On Afterschool poster contest is officially open, and this year, we’re looking for any artwork that represents the spirit of afterschool programs. We’re looking to gather new or existing materials to make things even more exciting. If your program has pre-made artwork celebrating afterschool, send it in!

For more information, visit: https://www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsnack/The-2025-Lights-On-Afterschool-Poster-Contest-is-open_04-03-2025.cfm?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=LOA%20poster%20contest%20announcement%202025&utm_medium=email

Community Activities

Wade Institute for Science Education - Animal Adaptions and Bioengineering

Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 8:30 AM – Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 3:30 PM

100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
USA

Animal Adaptions and Bioengineering
A 2-Day Focus Workshop

Your team of engineers specializes in creating prosthetics for injured animals. You have been hired by a local organization that provides this service and need to create a prototype for a specific injured animal. Investigations include understanding prosthetics, what they are used for, and why they are necessary; exploring animal adaptations and using new knowledge to create a new species; researching a specific terrestrial or marine animal and creating a fact sheet for it; and the final Challenge.

For more information, visit: https://www.wadeinstitutema.org/focus-workshops/

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Summer Public Planetarium Program: We Are Guardians

Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
USA

Join the McAuliffe Center for Summer Planetarium Programs. Programs feature live presentations of current astronomy topics paired with planetarium film We Are Guardians. Program runtime is 60-75 minutes. Recommended for families and all ages. Tickets are required. All programs are open seating.

For more information, visit: https://cm-center.org/event/june24film

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DESE Science Performance Assessment (SPA) Ambassador Program (Worcester)

Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 1:30 PM – Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 2:30 PM

100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
USA

DESE is currently accepting applications on a rolling basis for this train-the-trainer session. WPI STEM Education Center partnered with DESE to develop the initial training, and we are happy to continue supporting this impactful work.

For more information, visit: https://www.doe.mass.edu/stem/ste/spa-ambassador.html?utm_source=DA-Commissioner%27s+Weekly+Update&utm_campaign=efafc7df6e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_03_17_07_39&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-efafc7df6e-44062838

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Sally's Night Celebration

Friday, June 13, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
USA

To honor the 42nd anniversary of Sally Ride becoming the first American woman in space, the McAuliffe Center is hosting a special evening consisting of FREE fun for everyone!

For more information, visit: https://cm-center.org/event/sallysnight

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National Girls Collaborative Project STEM Equity Survey

Friday, June 13, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
USA

NGCP is conducting a brief survey to understand the impact of recent funding and policy changes on STEM equity efforts. We want to know if your work has been affected and how we can help.

The survey will close on June 13, 2025. Thank you for participating!

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National Girls Collaborative Project: Supporting Early Childhood STEAM Experiences through Play

Monday, June 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
USA

Join us for this webinar to learn how early childhood educators and caregivers can utilize playful, low-cost, and screen-free approaches to introducing high-tech STEAM concepts and skills.

For more information, visit: https://ngcproject.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/ngcproject/event.jsp?event=792&

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The Physics Department of WPI Presents the 18th Annual Goddard Cup

Monday, June 2, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:45 PM

100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
USA

Middle schools, high schools, and colleges in Worcester County, Massachusetts, are invited to send teams for an afternoon of competitive fun. Teams are required to be accompanied by a faculty member from your school. Team registration deadline is Thursday, May 22, 2025.

For more event information, rules, and to register your team, visit: https://www.wpi.edu/news/annual-events/k-12/water-rocket-competition

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MS in Integrated STEM Education (MISE): Now Accepting Applications for Summer Start

Sunday, June 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
USA

WPI’s newest master’s program, designed for educators, combines classroom best practices with STEM education research. Applications due Sunday, June 1, 2025.

For more information, visit: https://wpi-grad.cleancatalog.net/stem-for-pk12-educators/ms-in-integrated-stem-education

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