We would like to invite K-8 students to join us at our Engineering for Everyone Expo on Friday, February 21st from 10:00am-12:00pm at Northeastern University (during February BPS Vacation week). This expo is open to the public and we encourage students and their parents to attend. During this time, Northeastern student organizations and volunteers will […]
On Friday, November 22nd, we had the pleasure of hosting the Mildred Avenue K-8 School for our last field trip of the fall semester! The Center for STEM led two experiments with 50 x 4th graders: portable levees and an earthquake simulation lab. In the first of the two experiments, the students were asked to […]
Are you a high school student interested in computer science? Consider taking part in MIT’s Blueprint, a weekend-long learnathon and hackathon for high school students happening on March 1-2, 2025. Blueprint places a particular focus on reaching out to students from underrepresented high schools and communities to make computer science education available to all. Sign-up […]
Are you a community college student in the Greater Boston area? Are you interested in doing hands-on research at Northeastern University this summer? If so – please read on! The NSF REU-PATHWAYS summer program at Northeastern University is a 10-week research experience for community college students to conduct in-person research at various labs across our […]
Are you a high school student? Do you love math and science? Come explore the field of engineering with Northeastern University women engineers! On Saturday, February 8th from 10am – 3pm at Northeastern’s Boston Campus, the student chapter of SWE – the Society of Women Engineers – is hosting this cool event – consider attending! […]
Thank you to everyone who engaged with our programming or collaborated with us in 2024! We are excited for what’s to come in 2025.
On Friday, December 6th we held our semi-annual Building Bridges. This event provides high school students with the opportunity to explore and learn more about the College of Engineering at Northeastern University. Students were able to participate in a full day of programming which included: an informative, introductory talk on the College of Engineering; a variety […]
Today is National Giving Day! It’s the season of giving and you can give back to the Center for STEM Education. Funds raised have a direct impact on programs we run: each year, the Center for STEM Education is able offer STEM experiences to over 1,500 K-12 students, teachers, and families through initiatives such as […]
On Friday, fifty 4th grade students from the Phineas Bates school visited campus for a STEM field trip. Students were introduced to the engineering design process (EDP), and then had the opportunity to work as bioengineers designing an egg drop device that simulated head/brain protection. Using materials such as paper, straws, plates, and cotton balls, […]
Last Friday, twenty two students from the 5th grade class at the BTU School came to campus to participate in STEM activities and learn more about life in college. The students were taught about the engineering design process (EDP) and the roles of engineers, particularly bioengineers and mechanical engineers. They then had the opportunity to […]
