What to expect at STEM Journey V on May 12th

Join us on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 11am-3:30pm at Sandwich High School for STEM Journey V. This event is organized by the Cape and Islands Boy Scouts Council of America, the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society, PID Analyzers, LLC and Sandwich STEM Academy.

Event registration will begin at 10:45am. There will be two lines: One for pre-registrants and one for onsite registrations.

Opening ceremonies will begin promptly at 1100hrs and the US Air Force will present Colors.

STEM Journey V is a free, all-ages general public event hosted by Sandwich STEM Academy at Sandwich High School, featuring hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities and demonstrations, led by area stakeholders including educators, business owners and New England area colleges and universities. Having the participation of colleges and universities at STEM Journey gives high school students an opportunity to be exposed to the STEM fields of study and career paths that these institutions offer. STEM-related middle and high school student projects will be showcased, upcoming STEM workshops and camps will be promoted and supplemental resources for STEM Education in the classroom and for home-schoolers, will be available.

The Keynote Address on "Underwater Robotics in the 21st Century" will be delivered by Rhonda Moniz of Hydroid, Inc. at 1:15pm. 

Opening Remarks will be given at 1pm by Dr. Dorothy Phillips, member of the American Chemical Society board of directors on the topic: “Women in STEM”. #womeninscience

The mission of STEM Journey is to engage and excite grade K-12 students in Southeastern Massachusetts to pursue a study of and ultimately a career in, science, technology, engineering and math through the exploration of STEM-related activities, potential college majors and the lecture related to a successful career in STEM. Additionally, STEM Journey seeks to educate and inform the public about educational and technological trends in STEM fields through its exhibition partners and exceptional lectures.

Food trucks will be available onsite for the duration of the event, there will be a facilitated outdoor drone flying exhibition and we'll have live music by The Bert Jackson Trio from noon-3pm.

Contact Jennifer Maclachlan at pidgirl@gmail.com about the STEM Journey V event.

And check out our Facebook page at facebook.com/STEMJourney

Pre-register to attend STEM Journey using this link: bit.ly/STEMJourneyV

STEM Journey V: What to expect

Join us on Saturday March 3, 2018 from 11am-3:30pm at Sandwich High School for STEM Journey V. This event is organized by the Cape and Islands Boy Scouts Council of America, the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society, PID Analyzers, LLC and Sandwich STEM Academy.

Opening ceremonies will begin promptly at 1100hrs and the US Air Force will present Colors.

STEM Journey V is a free, all-ages general public event hosted by Sandwich STEM Academy at Sandwich High School, featuring hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities and demonstrations, led by area stakeholders including educators, business owners and New England area colleges and universities. Having the participation of colleges and universities at STEM Journey gives high school students an opportunity to be exposed to the STEM fields of study and carrer paths that these institutions offer. STEM-related middle and high school student projects will be showcased, upcoming STEM workshops and camps will be promoted and supplemental resources for STEM Education in the classroom and for home schoolers, will be available.

The Keynote Address on "Robotics in the 21st Century" will be delivered by Andrew Reichel at 1:15pm. Andrew is a Mashpee High School graduate and Robotics Engineer at iRobot.

Opening Remarks will be given at 1pm by Dr. Dorothy Phillips, member of the American Chemical Society board of directors on the topic: “Women in STEM”. #womeninscience

The mission of STEM Journey is to engage and excite grade K-12 students in Southeastern Massachusetts to pursue a study of and ultimately a career in, science, technology, engineering and math through the exploration of STEM related activities, potential college majors and the lecture related to a successful career in STEM. Additionally, STEM Journey seeks to educate and inform the public about educational and technological trends in STEM fields through its exhibition partners and exceptional lectures.

Contact Jennifer Maclachlan at pidgirl@gmail.com about the STEM Journey V event.

And check out our Facebook page at facebook.com/STEMJourney

Pre-register to attend STEM Journey using this link: bit.ly/STEMJourneyV

7 years and counting: How the Cape Cod Science Cafe has evolved into a sustainable outreach mechanism for NESACS

Accepted for presentation in Science Cafes and Engaging the Public: Techniques for Hosting  Successful Events: An ACS Presidential Symposium at #ACSNOLA 2018

We'll chat about science cafes and drink cafe au lait and eat beignets!
Photo by J.L.Maclachlan

Presentation title:
7 years and counting: How the Cape Cod Science Cafe has evolved into a sustainable outreach mechanism for NESACS and Southeastern Massachusetts
By: Jennifer Maclachlan

What began as a modest science cafe mini grant during the International Year of Chemistry in 2011 for one event, morphed into a series of events that included a hands-on event for kids. The kids event garnered the attention of the Southeastern Massachusetts STEM Network, local science clubs and Boy Scouts which led to various long-term partnerships with these organizations. By 2013, we started hosting a Cape Cod Science Cafe for kids during the Cape and Islands Boy Scouts of America's Wicked Cool Autumn Welcome. 2018 will mark our 6th consecutive year taking over the mess hall for this event. Scouts and their families expect and look forward to this National Chemistry Week celebration on Cape Cod. Around the same time, because of the interest level of NESACS members in attending our 'adult' Cape Cod Science Cafe events, the special committee of the Southeastern Massachusetts (SEMASS) area was established to organize and execute technical meetings for NESACS members geographically located south of Boston. In 2014, STEM Journey was created as a K-12 and general public free half day educational event for SEMASS complete with a theme and keynote speaker. The Cape Cod Science Cafe organizes the hands-on exhibits and demonstrations for this event. The Cape Cod Science Cafe is a joint outreach effort by NESACS and PID Analyzers, LLC and maintains a Facebook page and blog site. STEM Journey is an annual joint outreach effort by NESACS, PID Analyzers, LLC, the Cape and Islands Boy Scouts Council of America and Sandwich STEM Academy and utilizes a Facebook page, local TV, radio and news outlets to promote this event. Using the Cape Cod Science Cafe model, this presentation will illustrate how to create a sustainable science cafe and other spin off events for your local ACS section.

Learn more about the Cape Cod Science Cafe and STEM Journey V on the web at:

Cape Cod Science Cafe blog

Cape Cod Science Cafe Facebook Page

STEM Journey Facebook Page

NESACS home page

NESACS Facebook Page

Call for activities: STEM Journey V

We're seeking STEM stakeholders to join us on our STEM Journey, Saturday March 3, 2018 from 11am-5pm, and bring hands-on STEM activities/demonstrations that are interesting to students in grades K-12. The 2018 theme is Robotics in the 21st Century!

Contact Jennifer Maclachlan to learn how you can participate by being a hands-on activity exhibitor or event sponsor.

What to expect if you are attending STEM Journey IV

STEM Journey IV: What Can Attendees Expect?

  Ø Event is at Sandwich High School 365 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd, East Sandwich, MA 02537

Ø  Event run time is 12noon-4pm.

Ø  NASA talk is 12:30PM-2PM. This is an ALL ages talk focusing on NASA’s Mission to Mars and what got guest lecturer and NASA Technology Expert, Dr. Luke Roberson interested in his STEM career field

Ø  Please park in the lot. Parking in the front circle is prohibited.

Ø  The cafeteria will be open for food purchase from 11:30am-3pm. CASH ONLY.

Ø  ALL FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED IN THE CAFETERIA-NO EXCEPTIONS.

Ø  Please pre-register using this link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07edrxjypb81843d10&llr=fszm4ocab This will speed up your admittance to the event, particularly if you plan to attend the NASA talk.

Ø  MATE ROV underwater remotely operated vehicles interactive demonstration/competition in the pool at Sandwich High School from 12:30pm-3:30pm. Several aquatic themed exhibits will be co-located near the pool area.

Ø  Hands-On Science, Technology, Engineering & Math themed activities and demonstrations will take place from noon-4PM in the gym

Exhibitors include:

ü  Cape Light Compact

ü  Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society (NESACS)

ü  Rhode Island Section of the American Chemical Society

ü  Palladium Science Academy of NY

ü  Teledyne Inc.

ü  Sandwich STEM Academy

ü  National Marine Life Center

ü  Frogmen Divers

ü  Cambridge Science Festival Science on the Street

ü  Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution – Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering department

ü  Mobile Makerspace

ü  Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative

ü  RC Flying Club

ü  Barnstable Amateur Radio Club

ü  Barnstable County Sherriff

ü  The Math Learning Center of Cape Cod

ü  Whydah Pirate Museum

ü  Wicked Cool Fun for Kids

STEM Journey IV: What Can Attendees Expect?

STEM RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS:

ü  American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT)

ü  Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

ü  New England Association of Chemistry Teachers (NEACT)

ü  American Industrial Hygiene Association

ü  American Chemical Society

STEM RELATED GROUPS/MUSEUMS/CAMPS/PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM:

ü  Cape Cod Technology Council

ü  Cape Cod Museum Trail

ü  Cape Cod & Islands Council, Boy Scouts of America

ü  The Hundred Acre School at Heritage Museums & Gardens

RECRUITERS FROM THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES:

ü  Bristol Community College

ü  Suffolk University

ü  Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology

ü  Wentworth Institute of Technology

ü  Cape Cod Community College

ü  Massachusetts Maritime Academy

ü  Wheaton

ü  U Mass Dartmouth

ü  U Mass Boston

ü  Bridgewater State University

This is your chance to bring your grade 7-12 student to talk to these recruiters in a no pressure and informal environment about the STEM programs offered and what academics and extracurricular activities your student should be concentrating on in order to gain admittance to these schools.

Looking forward to our STEM Journey!
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