The project focus is the professional development of middle school mathematics, science and technology teachers and the development and integration of an innovative robotics curriculum into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses in Massachusetts school districts.
During Summer training sessions, middle school teachers participate in 12 days of professional development with us learning about engineering design, robotics and programming. Take the opportunity to earn graduate education or professional development credit and have some fun at the same time.
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Upcoming Events
February 17-23, 2008:
National Engineers Week
Join in the 55th annual celebration. This year has added emphasis placed on involving middle school children, minority and female students. Checkout the National Engineers Week Foundation
February and March, 2008:
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognistion in Science and Technology)
If you haven't heard about
FIRST here is an opportunity to see up close the sport of robotic competition. There are three events scheduled in the New England region:
BAE Granite State Regional
(Manchester, NH)
Feb 18 - Mar 1
Connecticut Regional
(Hartford, CT)
Mar 13 to 15
Boston Regional
(Agganis Arena at Boston University) Mar 27 to 29
April 5, 2008:
The 7th Annual New England Botfest
BOTFEST is a non-competitive exhibition of robotics by enthusiasts of all ages held in conjunction with the 2008 New England Regional Botball competition.
School of Professional and Continuing Studies (SPCS)
Lowell Institute School
Northeastern University
270 Ryder Hall
360 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Email: ITEST@NEU.EDU
Partners
This work is supported by the National Science Foundation
(Award # NSF-0423059)