Monthly Archives: October 2011

Invitation to Newton STEM email list (not more than weekly)

Newton parents, teachers, and students who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math are invited to sign up for the NewtonSTEM email list at newtonstem.org/email-list. We post notices of Newton-relevant upcoming events, resources, accomplishments, and opportunities on www.NewtonSTEM.org and email them to our list each weekend — never more than one email a week.  Current notices include:

  • Space Night for Girls! at MIT Lincoln Labs, Oct. 27
  • MA Statewide STEM Summit in Newton, Oct. 18
  • New survey of parents and students about STEM preparation and inspiration
  • Science Olympiad 2012 teams forming now
  • Videos by MinutePhysics and Vi Hart

Space Night for Girls!, Thurs., Oct. 27 at MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Boston section is partnering with the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston (ATMOB) and MIT Lincoln Laboratory for a Space Night! Girls in Grades 2 – 8 will be exposed to various hands-on workshops bringing out the excitement of space exploration, and the AMTOB will set up their telescopes for observation of the dynamic night sky! $5 registration fee includes snack and workshop supplies. Visit sweboston.org/SpaceNight.html for more details and registration. If you have any questions regarding the event, please email swespacenight@sweboston.org.