Conference 2010 Delivering the Promise -- The T&E of STEM October 15th 2010

Mission Statement / We Believe/ Proclamation: MassTEC’s Position on the “T and E” of STEM

Recognition
Consider Applying for Program of the Year and Teacher of the Year

Executive Board Members and Meeting Schedule
Express

Teachers Professional Development/Opportunities

What's New for Students

What's New for Teachers

Web Site of the Month Zamzar, a free file and youtube file conversion web site

Comments/Questions

2009-2010 School Year
O F F I C E R S

President

Ray McCarthy Ed.D. Treasurer
Ray Belanger

Vice-President

Peter Wahlstrom Secretary
Susan Sheridan

Welcome to the Massachusetts Technology Education/ Engineering Collaborative.

Incorporated 2001, Tax # 10-0003402

This organization is an affiliate of the International Technology Education Association. We support the national learning standards in the Standards for Technological Literacy, and in the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework.

Engineering, where does the term come from and what does it mean? Click here to read a excerpt from a article explaining the origins of the term.

Current News and Information 7-22-2010

Mashpee High School in Mashpee, Massachusetts has extended its search for a Technology Engineering teacher to July 30th, for more information click here 7-22-2010

NEWS RELEASE, For Immediate Release, ITEEA/SITE Recognized with MacArthur 21st Century Learning Lab Award, for more information click here 6-22-2010

STEM Explorations: Living in Space” McAuliffe Center Offers Robotics Workshop for Teachers! The first session workshop begins on Tuesday July 6, 2010, and concludes on Friday, July 9. A second session (repeat of the first session) will begin on July 12, 2010 and conclude on July 16. A stipend will be awarded to all teachers who complete the program. For more information click here 6-22-2010

The DEVELOP Program is a NASA Science Mission Directorate Applied Sciences-sponsored internship that fosters the training and development of students in the atmospheric and Earth sciences. The DEVELOP Program extends the application of NASA Earth science research and technology to meet societal needs. Applications for the fall 2010 session are due August 9, 2010, click here for more information 6-22-2010

How do I find educational resources at NASA? Click here for a free flyer that may help you 6-22-2010

Do you have some students that would like to communicate with astronauts on the international space station? Click here for some information on how students may be able to communicate. 6-22-2010

The ITEEA has just released a power point presentation and video about Preparing the Next Generation for What Lies Ahead and STEM Literacy = 21st Century Skills, click here for a link to these resources 6-17-2010

The CEEO at Tufts is excited to share new developments around its very own softwareSAM Animation - in the past several months! Click here for more information about a free download and professional development opportunities July 27th, 9am - 12pm .6-17-2010

Mashpee has a High School Technology Education/Engineering position posted, deadline for submitting applications is June 21st. Click here for more information 6-13-2010

Tech Ed Solutions is offering some summer professional development centered around there Mastercam SolidWorks classes, click here for more information 6-13-2010

Westfield State College is offering the class IDIS 0536 TECHNOLOGY FOR MATH AND SCIENCE EDUCATORS July 6 - July 9th, and July 12- TWRFM 8:00 am - 4:00 pm and IDIS 0550 SCIENCE & MATH TECHNOLOGY July 13 - July 16th, and July 19- TWRFM 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, click here for more information 6-12-2010

 

We now have an ITEEA Connect Zone with some downloadable power points and articles. If you have something to add please contact the webmaster, click here to go to the new ITEEA connect zone 6-5-2010

DEPARTMENT BEGINS COMPETITION FOR $437 MILLION IN TEACHER INCENTIVE FUND GRANTS, Click here for more information 6-4-2010

Implementing Technology/Engineering Standards August 11 - 13 and August 16 - 17 Grades 6 - 12, click here for more information 6-4-2010

The June version of the MassTEC Express has been mailed out. If you did not get a copy click here to download it. 6-1-2010

UMass Lowell's DESIGNCAMP is a summer science and engineering enrichment program that offers a wide range of project-based workshops for students in grades 5 to 10*, applications due June 14th. For more information click here 5-31-2010

MassTEC.org has a section on the classroom resources page dedicated to downloadable lessons and websites with searchable banks with lessons and activities. Recently a lesson centered around suspension bridges was added, click here for the link. 5-29-2010

High school students throughout the United States are invited to participate in NASA's Interdisciplinary National Science Program Incorporating Research Experience, or INSPIRE, through the program’s Online Learning Community. Applications are being accepted through June 30, 2010. Students selected for the program will have the option to compete for unique grade-appropriate experiences during the summer of 2011 at NASA facilities and participating universities throughout the nation. INSPIRE is designed to encourage ninth- through twelfth-grade students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. For more information click here 5-31-2010

The National Center for Technological Literacy at the Museum of Science, Boston launched the first issue of its new electronic newsletter, the NCTL ENews for more information about subscribing click here 5-31-2010

The mission of the Minority Innovation Challenges Institute is to create a virtual training ground where minority undergraduate students learn how to compete in NASA technical challenges for both prestige and significant cash prizes. Many sessions will focus on competitions within NASA’s Centennial Challenges program, which provides cash prizes ranging from $50,000 to $2 million. Click here for more information 5-31-2010

Kids Are Curious About the Oil Spill – NWF Supplies Answers for Educators, click here for a link to a web site with information 5-31-2010

The AFCEA Educational Foundation will offer scholarships of $5,000 to students actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate education degree for the purpose of teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) subjects at a U.S. middle or secondary school. Click here for more information 5-31-2010

NEA’s Green Across America Grant opportunities, click here for more information. All applications must be submitted online by July 30, 2010. 5-31-2010

Design Squad recently launched its second Trash to Treasure Competition. The contest challenges kids to take everyday recycled materials and re-engineer them into functional projects. For ages 5-19. Enter online from April 5 to September 5, 2010. For more information click here 5-31-2010

The CEEO was just awarded a grant from NASA that allows us to offer our summer LEGO Engineering Institute for FREE to teachers that work with students in grades 5-9. Week 1 (August 2-6) will be an introduction to LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT. Week 2 (August 9-13)will be an introduction to LabVIEW Education Edition. For more information click here. 5-31-2010

Ephraim Curtis Middle School in Sudbury has posted a 1.0 COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING TEACHER for more information click here 5-27-2010

Fitchburg State College is offering ITEC 8900 Curriculum development in Technology Education. There will be class will be offered on site and online. For more information click here. 5-25-2010

The National Science Foundation has posted some videos under the heading of The Science of Speed and are centered around racing. We have a permanent link on our classrooms resources page. 5-22-2010

NASA OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR 'INSPIRED' HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
High school students in the United States are invited to participate in NASA's Interdisciplinary National Science Program Incorporating Research Experience, or INSPIRE, through the program's online learning community. Applications are being accepted through June 30. Click here for more information 5-22-2010

Massachusetts Launches Recruitment Campaign to Aid in School Turnaround Efforts
A statewide recruitment campaign aimed at encouraging outstanding educators to apply for vacancies in the Commonwealth's lowest performing schools kicked off today with the launch of a new website, www.amazingteachers.org. Click here for more information 5-22-2010

From the ITTEA- ITEEA has just launched two new Membership Campaigns and we hope you will help us spread the word. The new member can join for $60.00 and save 25%.  AND if you refer someone to join and they include your name on the form, there are rewards for you too! Click here for more information 5-11-2010

MOS Engineering the future 3 day institute June 23 - 25, click here for more information 5-10-2010

Technology Education is a core discipline in which all Massachusetts students should participate. Technology Engineering Education is the T&E of Stem. Click here to read a summary of where in the Massachusetts 1993 Education Reform Act 5-4-2010

2010 Summer Professional Development Institutes. This summer more than 30 graduate-level professional development institutes are being offered in a variety of areas including: the Arts, Health, Literacy, Special Education, Mathematics, and Science and Technology/Engineering.  There are over 15 PD institutes being offered in STEM alone! Click here for more information 5-4-2010

Summer Pathways - A program to engage 11th + 12th grade girls in STEM careers
I am writing about an exciting one-week, residential program that will take place from~July 9-16th this summer at Boston University. Summer Pathways, now in its fourth year, targets girls from Boston area high schools who will be entering their junior or senior year in September 2010, and who show promise and/or interest in science, math, or engineering. Click here for more information 5-4-2010

Summer Transportation Institute (STI) The Summer Transportation Institute (STI) at UMass Amherst is sponsored by the Federal Highway Department and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation & Public Works, and is designed to expose rising 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th graders to the field of transportation.  The program runs Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 4:30pm for the from Tuesday July 6th to Friday July 30.  For more information click here 5-4-2010

The E 2 for innovation act is making progress, if you have not sent a letter supporting this legislation please consider taking time to do this. Click here for more information and a few potential letters. 5-2-2010

Great things happen in the Technology Education / Engineering classroom.  MassTEC would like to support recognition for those individuals and groups who strive for excellence and provide their students with the best educational experiences. Click here to learn more about the MassTEC recognition programs. 5-2-2010

Lincoln Public Schools has a posting, click here for more details 5-2-2010

The latest MassTEC express is available for download. If you are interested receiving it through e-mail please contact the MassTEC President and ask to be added to our list serve. Click here to go to a link to download the express 5-2-2010

The CEEO is happy to announce a new workshop for elementary school educators in July 2010. Science Through Engineering Workshops: July 12-16, 2010, Summer LEGO Engineering Institute for Educators 2010, Click here for more information 5-2-2010

Technology Education Concepts, Inc. 16th Annual TEC Summer Institute, will be held on July 7-9, at Concord, NH’s Courtyard by Marriott.  Click here for more details 5-2-2010

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's New RFP for the Title II-B Competitive Grant, Application due Monday, June 14, 2010 Click here for the details, 5-2-2010

Boston University CityLab's SummerLab Biotechnology Program, Session I:    July 19-23, 2010 Session II:   July 26-30, 2010 Session III:   August 2-6, 2010 Click here for more details 5-2-2010

STREAM 2010: Using Robots to teach STEM - June 24-25, iRobot, Bedford, MA Click here for more information 5-2-2010

The DOME Foundation, Bunker Hill Community College, the Latino STEM Alliance, BATEC (Boston-area Advanced Technological Education Connections), and the Metro Boston Secondary Postsecondary CVTE Linkage Consortium are sponsoring a joint spring symposium at Bunker Hill Community College on Friday, May 14 for educators & administrators in mathematics, science, engineering and technology at schools in Massachusetts and the Boston metropolitan area, scientists, engineers, students, workforce development professionals - and all who are interested in STEM education and the development of a "Green" STEM Pipeline for our students. For more information go to http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=199946&CFID=23420599&CFTOKEN=38678936 5-2-2010

ASM Materials Education Foundation Teacher Grants for more information on how to apply click here, The deadline for submissions is May 25, 2010 5-2-2010

The Green Aviation Student Challenge (High School), NASA, due December 15th 2010 click here for more information 5-2-2010

NSTAR and the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project have partnered to provide teachers in the NSTAR service area with a series of energy workshops focusing on general energy and electricity, solar energy, wind energy, and energy efficiency. The workshop starts September 30, 2010 Click here for more information 5-2-2010

June 8th-10th, 2010 LEGO Engineering Symposium! Click here for more information 5-2-2010

Junior Solar Sprint has passed on a lesson and information about there up coming activities with an event in June, click here for more information 4-11-2010

Urgent, the E 2 for innovation act important to you and your professional future. Please consider spending a few minutes to send a letter to your elected officials regarding this legislation. More information and a few potential letters are linked here. 3-19-2010

MassTEC has posted it's Program of the year and Teacher of the Year Recognition programs. Please consider applying. Click here to go to the Recognition web site. 3-21-2010

Teachers' Domain to Offer Biotechnology Professional Development Are you looking for hands-on opportunities to engage in biotechnology? Do you want to learn how to integrate biotechnology into your existing curriculum-Saturday, March 27th - Watertown, MA? Click here for more information on a workshop and a link to a Biotechnology lesson. 3-20-2010

Summer LEGO Engineering Institute for Educators 2010 Tufts University's CEEO Summer LEGO Engineering Institute is a way for educators to gain knowledge of engineering concepts, LEGO hardware & software (NXT brick and NXT-G/LVEE), and associated pedagogy/educational theory. August 2-6: LEGO Mindstorms Education NXT Software  (NXT-G) August 9-13: LabVIEW Education Edition. Click here for more information 3-20-2010

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has created a web page for Science and Technology / Engineering Test Development, we will have a permanent link to this page on the resources page, click here for the link 3-20-2010

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS AND RAYTHEON LAUNCH "THE POWER TO HEAR" ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE. Registration for the design challenge opens March 15 and concludes March 30, Click here for more information 3-19-2010

Teacher Opportunities from NASA- Applications Available for 2010 NSTI Faculty Fellowship Program, applications are due April 1, 2010 click here for more details, Become a MESSENGER Educator Fellow applications are due April 10, 2010 click here for more details 3-19-2010

On February 1, ITEEA launched a new area of its website that will be completely devoted to “green” resources for teaching professionals. Located at www.iteea.org/Green/green.htm, this new resource offers information pertaining to green topics such as food, biodiversity, environment, energy/power, health, green building, water resources, transportation, and green funding. The “green page” also includes green rss feeds, miscellaneous green resources, articles, presentations, activities, and more. ITEA’s “Green Page” was launched in conjunction with the theme of ITEEA’s 72nd Annual Conference, taking place this week in Charlotte, NC—Green Technology: STEM Solutions for 21st Century Citizens. Additional resources are being actively solicited and should be sent to Andy Stephenson, DTE at andy.ste555@roadrunner.com. Click here for a permanent link to this on the classroom resources page.

The Blueprint for Reform The Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act is available for viewing. It would be the next version of NCLB. If you are interested in taking a look click here to download the document http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/blueprint/blueprint.pdf. 3-19-2010

Dear ASEE K-12 Colleagues,We are currently developing a research and evaluation survey instrument that could be used to measure changes in adults’ (educators’) thinking about engineering concepts and processes.Our survey needs respondents who are knowledgeable and who are not-so-knowledge about engineering. The survey, which takes 5-10 minutes to complete, please click here for a link to complete this survey. 3-18-2010

Lexus has a great video about the manufacturing of the RX factory with curriculum content related to mass-production and the subsystems of a automobile. Click here for a permanent to the video on our curriculum resources page. Would you like this video converted into a file? Zamzar (the web site of the month Feb 2010) will convert this for free. Click here for a link to Zamzar 2-27-2010

Siemens has a web site with curriculum resources including lessons for grades 3-12, click here for a link to there web site on the MassTEC curriculum resources page 2-27-2010

Building on its twelve-year track record of supporting science education programs and responding to the President's recent call to action to improve science literacy among American students, the Siemens Foundation in conjunction with Discovery Education, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, and the College Board, is kicking off a new nationwide initiative, the Siemens STEM Academy, click here for more information 2-27-2010

NASA and USA Today partnered to bring the No Boundaries science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) career curriculum and competition to middle and high school classrooms. No Boundaries is a free, eight-week, cross-curricular project that introduces 7th to 12th grade students to NASA careers in STEM through a cooperative learning experience. Deadline for contest: April 15, 2010 Click here for more information 2-27-2010

In the coming year, the National Center for Technological Literacy at the Museum of Science, Boston, is pleased to offer a number of professional development opportunities for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) educators. Click on the link to learn more about the offering Spring Professional Development Workshops, Engineering/Technology Informational Session April 11, 2009 from 9am-12:30pm, Mathematics Professional Development Session Thursday, April 1, 2009 from 4pm-7pm, Summer Professional Development Opportunities, Engineering the Future - Summer Institute Tentative Dates:   Wednesday, August 11 - Friday, August 13 and Monday, August 16 - Tuesday, August 17   Fall follow- up: To be determined Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 2-27-2010

GIS Workshop powered by CITY green for Massachusetts Schools
American Forests' in collaboration with the Urban Ecology Institute and the Lynch School of Education is offering a fall workshop for Massachusetts Schools on environmental education that provides an innovative program for teaching science, math and Geographic Information Systems to help your students learn how to determine the ecological services provided by green space in their city. DATE: April 10th, 2010 Click here for more information 2-27-2010

I am looking for science leaders at the K12 district or school level to participate in this study. If you know STEM leaders who would be willing to participate, please pass this email along to them. Click here for a link to the survey 2-27-2010

For the past several years the CTTE Leadership Development Committee has been administering the Twenty-First Century Leader Associates (TCLA) program. This year's class of 21st Century Leaders will be presented at the Foundation for Technology Education Spirit of Excellence Breakfast at the ITEA Conference in Charlotte on Friday morning, March 19. If you would like more information about this program and about how to apply click here 2-27-2010

Classroom, school, and district standards are putting an increasing pressure on budget dollars, many times diverting them from other important educational activities. Teachers or faculty members can nominate their school or classroom to participate in the monthly “Gives Back” contest. The school with the most votes wins $1500, second-most $750, and third-most $500. Click here for more information about this potential funding source 2-27-2010

The Environmentally Responsible Aviation project of the Integrated Systems Research Program, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, has announced a new student contest. The Green Aviation Student Challenge invites students to propose ideas and designs for future aircraft that use less fuel, produce less harmful emissions, and make less noise. The deadline for the first round for high school entries is May 1, 2010. First-round entries from college students are due December 15, 2010. Click here for more information 2-27-2010

NASA has launched an initiative to use its out-of-this-world missions and technology programs to boost summer learning programs. NASA's Summer of Innovation supports President Obama's Educate to Innovate campaign for excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or STEM, education. Contingent upon the availability of funding, NASA intends to competitively select up to seven states to pilot the Summer of Innovation during 2010. Awards may range from $1 million–$5 million dollars. Click here for more information 2-27-2010

2009-2010 NASA Life and Work on the Moon Art and Design Contest, click here for more information , due date April 15th 2-27-2010

NASA invites college students to get involved with space exploration by helping to design the tools and instruments needed for the next-generation explorers. Click here for more information 2-27-2010

Why would a teacher want to work in a STEM company? There is a major shortage of workers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, and teachers are being called upon to prepare students for a world with increasing technology and innovation, which may look very different than their own experiences.*Program Details (please see attached documents for more information) - *Summer externship lasts 5-8 weeks. Teachers are paid $800/week. (Samples of projects attached.) - Three graduate courses (12 credits total) are spread throughout the school year, mostly on-line and face-to-face just one Saturday morning per month. We accept applications on a rolling basis until the beginning of June, but the *best time to apply is before March 30th*, so that you benefit from a wider range of company opportunities. For more information click here 2-20-2010

Do you know or are you a elementary teacher looking for technology briefs? The Learning Institute for Technology Education
has about 70 elementary Technology Briefs you can down load for free. Click here for a link to there page on the MassTEC Tech Ed/Engineering Resources page 2-172010

Recently MassTEC sent out a newsletter the MassTEC Express. If you would like to download a copy go to the E-board members page / meeting schedule / express page by clicking here 2-16-2010

Dear Educator, We are please to announce registration is open for the LEGO Engineering Symposium hosted by the Tufts CEEO June 8-10, 2010! Click here for more information 2-16-2010

The West Point Bridge Design Competition is under way. The Boston Society of Civil Engineering is running a local contest ,The Ralph Salvucci On-Line Bridge Contest. This is a great contest and the program has been updated for 2010. They will running some additional programs this school year, click on the following links to find out more information, Future City, BSCES Model Bridge Competition (the testing is in February) and the 2-4-2010

PBS Teachers Innovation Awards Where, oh where is innovation in education?   Let's uncover and reward cutting-edge educators.    Please help us spread the word...we're looking for innovative teachers. TEN winners will travel to Austin, TX for the PBS annual showcase event - a coveted invitation in the PBS universe! Entry due between January 25 - March 12 Click here for more information 2-2-2010

A MassTEC member found a great set of video's from You Tube about Georgia Engineering and Technology Education / STEM, to link to these video's click here. MassTEC's president Dr Ray McCarthy would like to create something similar for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. If you would like to contribute in any way please contact Ray by clicking here. 1-30-2010

15th Annual Symposium on Biotechnology Education, Monday, March 29th click here for more information 1-22-2010

Web site of the month, January 2010 Can your students identify the subsystems of a transportation device (6-8 transportation standards)? If so they should be able to describe them after playing some old school video games click here for the link to Asteroids, Frogger, Space Invaders and more.

The annual LEGO symposium is back June 8-10, 2010, at Tufts  University,  Medford  MA.
Registration to open February 1. For more information click here 1-20-2010

The Museum of Science, Boston recently launched a new website making its National Center for Technological Literacy® (NCTL®) and its corresponding resources accessible nationwide, click here for the link to their web site, we will have a permanent link to the site on the classroom resources page 1-18-2010

The Nuts Bolts and Thingamajigs Website has some resources Technology Education / Engineering teachers may find useful. Video's about safety, how steel is made and how metal is formed and a scholarship for students. We will have permanent links to these resources on the classroom resources page, click here to go to the video's and the scholarships. 1-18-2010

The Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) and the LEGO Group cordially invite you to attend this year’s Northeast Region LEGO Engineering
Conference
Friday, April 30th, 2010 . Click here for more information, 1-16-2009

Do you want to hitch a ride on NASA's next climate-monitoring satellite? Join the Glory mission, which will launch no earlier than October 1, 2010, Click here for more information 1-14-2010

2010 NASA Postdoctoral Program Accepting Applications, click here for more information, Applications for the NASA Postdoctoral Program are due on March 1, 2010

NASA's Digital Learning Network presents a series of video conferences to assist educators in staying current on NASA education resources and related products. During each event, product producers, authors, and experts will demonstrate their materials designed to optimize awareness and understanding of science concepts. Dates 1-27, 2-24, 3-31, 4-28, 5-26 click here to learn more about the casts 1-14-2009

Apply to Join the JASON National Argonaut Team to Explore Space, Climate,
and Forces & Motion! Applications are being accepted now, with a deadline of Friday, February 5, 2010, click here for more information 1-14-2010

Imagine a world where non-renewable resources, such as coal and oil, are in short supply! What can we do now to prepare for this future event? In this JASON Digital Lab, you will create a new energy portfolio for a city. Research new sources of energy and take another look at renewable and inexhaustible sources that were once considered “alternative” such as sunlight and wind. If you can help your city move forward into the future, you’ll be featured on our competitive leader boards! Click here for a link to the game.

The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is offering a newsletter of interest to the STEM community. Check out eGFI: Dream Up the Future News For Teachers Newsletter at the eGFI (Engineering: Go For It) website: http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/newsletters/. 1-14-2010

National Academy of Engineering Sponsors an Engineering Essay Contest, the deadline this year is March 1, 2010, click here for more information, 1-14-2010

MIT InvenTeams The InvenTeam initiative, created by the Lemelson-MIT Program, offers an unparalleled opportunity for high school students to cultivate their creativity and experience invention. Initial application deadline: April 23, 2010, click here for more information, 1-14-2010Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge, for students in grades 1-8, through March 15, 2010, click here for more information 1-14-2010

Science and Technology/Engineering in Massachusetts:  Using Learning Progressions to Support STE Learning, and Development and Scoring STE MCAS Items workshop, February 26, 2010 click here for more information 1-12-2009

Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Resource Center, click here for more information 1-12-2009

DOE Opens Lab Equipment Acquisition Program to High Schools and Middle Schools, click here for more information, 1-12-2009

The Proton Energy Scholarship Program is fueling the next generation of scientific innovation by recognizing and awarding high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding achievement, excellence and promise in the field of science or technology, and who plan to pursue a higher education in this field. Applications due Feb. 10th, click here for more information 1-12-2009

Gates Intermediate School has made a significant investment in there Technology Education/Engineering Program, click here to read more in the Wicked Local Scituate 1-8-2009

U Mass Science & Engineering Saturday Seminars Spring, 2010, click here for more information

1-6-2010 The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is now accepting applications for the 2010 Secretary's Awards for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education. Deadline for submitting your application is March 30, 2010 at the close of business. Click here for more information 1-6-2010

Information about the April 2010 MCAS Science and Technology/Engineering Test Administration for Students in the Class of 2010, click here for a link to the information 1-6-2010

New England Institute of Technology in Warwick, RI continues to offer group tours of the college for all high school and adult education groups daily. Click here for information about taking a tour 1-6-2010

Tools Explained, what is the real use for some common hand tools, click here for the explanation 1-6-2010

NASA News NASA Unveils New Spacesuits and Space walks Website for Educators
With the upcoming space shuttle missions continuing construction on the International Space Station and to provide maintenance to the Hubble Space Telescope, the importance of space walks and the reliance on spacesuits are taking center stage. To help educators share these topics with their students, NASA Education has unveiled a new website (www.nasa.gov/education/spacesuits). 1/4/2009

Two MassTEC members have had newspaper articles written about there classroom activities. Click on each link to read the newspaper articles. Technology and Engineering teacher Scott Karpuk students become toy making elves, and Engineering and Technology club at East Bridgewater middle school earns awards. If you have had a newspaper article or other promotion of your classroom please consider sharing the link with MassTEC, we want to help promote Technology Education/Engineering in Massachusetts. Do you have a great experience the community would be interested in? Please consider contacting your local news paper and share the great things that happen in the classroom. 1-3-2009

MASS NANOTECHNOLOGY 2010 SUMMER INSTITUTE  Applications are due April 1, 2010, click here for more information 12-24-2009

“Kids in Micro-g!” Challenges Students to Design an Experiment for the Space Station
"Kids in Micro-g!" is a student experiment design challenge geared toward Grades 5-8. Its purpose is to give students a hands-on opportunity to design an experiment or simple demonstration that could be performed both in the classroom and aboard the International Space Station. Proposals may be submitted via email or postal mail during the period from January 4, 2010, through February 19, 2010.
For more information about the contest click here 12-15-2009

NASA's Ares Project is developing America's next generation of launch vehicles to replace the space shuttle and send people to explore the moon and beyond. Are you looking for the latest information on the Ares rockets that will return humans to the moon? Click here for some links 12-15-2009

State Implementation Guides – also from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills – offer best practices on building standards, assessments, curriculum and instruction, professional development, and learning environments – to help integrate skills (such as critical thinking, problem solving and communication) more purposefully into core academic subjects (such as mathematics, reading, science, history and others). Click here for a link to these resources. 11/24/2009 NASA Invites Schools to Apply for Free Space Shuttle Artifacts click here for the details 11/24/2009

NASA invites high school and college students from all areas of study, including the arts, industrial design, architecture, and computer design, to submit their work on the theme "Life and Work on the Moon." Entries are due no later than April 15, 2010 click here for more information 11/24/2009

The Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program, the world's largest K-12 science and technology competition, is now accepting entries for its 2010 program year. The ExploraVision program, sponsored by Toshiba and administered by Triangle Coalition member, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), challenges teams of 2-4 students to research scientific principles and current technologies as the basis for designing innovative technologies that could exist in 20 years. The deadline for entries is February 2, 2010. For more information click here

11/20/2009SUMMER 2010 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR TEACHERS
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is soliciting applications from middle and high school teachers for the summer RET program. The deadline for receipt of applications is April 7th, Click here for more information 11/20/2009

What's New on UMassK12.net, click here to see 11/20/2009 Dr. Jake Foster has passed on the power point presentation used at the Science and Technology/Engineering Review Panel Phase I Sessions and the 2009 MassTEC conference. Click here for a link to the presentation 11/18/2009

How about a free image from NASA for your classroom? Click here for some links to free images/lithographs from NASA 11-11-2009

Do you have some students interested in a career in engineering? The American Council of Engineering Companies has a free brochure about engineering you can download, click here for a link 11-11-2009

Do you have a student interested in a internship or career with NASA? Click here for a link to NASA Education Launches New Careers Web Page 11-10-2009 2009-2010 NASA Education Resource Showcase Series, online presentations to educate teachers about NASA's educational resources, click here for more information 11-8-2009

How about taking your students for a space walk, click here for a link to try the Nasa Space Station Space Walk Game 11-8-2009

NASA Undergraduate Student Research Project Summer 2010 Sessions, click here for more information 11-8-2009

Green Grants for Public School Teachers
With $150,000 in new grant funding designated for projects that integrate green-related topics and experiences into the classroom, the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation is growing its Learning and Leadership and Student Achievement grants program for individuals and teams of educators.
Click here for a link on our classroom resources web page 11-7-2009 By Kids for Kids Announces "Invention Dimension", applications due January 29, 2010 click here for more information 11-7-2009Additional MCAS High School Science and Technology/Engineering Test Administration Opportunity for Grade 12 Students in the Class of 2010 Click here for more information 10-28-2009

STEMPower brings job seekers, employers and education/training providers together around job development in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in Central Massachusetts, for a link to STEMPower click here 10-27-2009

The 2009 MassTEC conference was a great success. The 2009 conference web site has info such as Nate Ball, a citation, promotion idea's, a frameworks You Tube movie, a opening remarks presentation, recognition, strand maps, vendors, workshops, a free poster for your classroom, design squad teachers guides, a news paper article and pictures. Please take a look at to see if there was something you missed or wanted information on but did not note.

ALBERT EINSTEIN DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM SEEKS APPLICANTS, the deadline for application submission is January 13, 2010. for more information click here 10-15-2009

MassTEC's new President Ray McCarthy, EdD has a message, please consider reading it, click here to view the Presidents message 9-10-2009

It's Time to Go Back - To Stay! Join the Waste Limitation Management and Recycling Design Challenge, The challenge begins fall of 2009. Entries due February 1, 2010, click here for more information 9-10-2009ITEA will again partner with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) for Engineers Week - February 14-20, 2010. Click here for more information on the What's New Page 8-12-2009

The EPA's National Design Expo and P3 Sustainable Design Challenge will celebrate its 6th year in April 2010 in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and the 40th anniversary celebration of the founding of the EPA. The celebration will last for three days on the National Mall in Washington, DC, and local school groups are invited to attend, visit the student design challenge tent, and meet with engineers, scientists, and business leaders who are working to develop innovations designed to advance economic growth while reducing environmental impact. Click here for more information on the What's New for Students page 8-12-2009

The Indiana Tech Flash has a great listing of resources including computer programs. Click here for a link to there publication on the What's New Page 8-12-2009 Announcing JASON's New Energy Curriculum, JASON's new energy curriculum unit for Grades 5-8, Operation: Infinite Potential, is now launched! Click here for a link to the curriculum, in the future we will have a link on the classroom resources page under curriculum 8-12-2009

NASA has numerous updates you may be interested in, click on the link for more information 8-12-2009, New Do-It-Yourself Podcast on Rocket Evolution, NASA Announces the Waste Limitation Management and Recycling Design Challenge due February 1st

Dr. Jake Foster Director of Science and Technology/Engineering MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recently presented a paper, The Development of Technology/Engineering Concepts in Massachusetts Academic Standards at a National Academy of Engineering (NAE) workshop in DC. The workshop was put together by NAE to consider whether or not to develop engineering education standards/benchmarks. Click here for a link to down load the letter, a link to the letter will be kept on the we will keep a link on the MassTEC Technology Education/Engineering Resources page 7-18-2009

Top Stars: Website Accepting Entries- The Top Stars project invites U.S. formal (K-12, college) and informal educators to submit their best examples of using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope for STEM education, entries will be accepted through January 2, 2010 Click here for more information 6-14-2009

From the ITEA, Foundations that give to Educational Projects and Grant/Award programs, click here for more information, 5-20-2009 EPA Releases New K-12 Responsible School Chemical Management Video Free, click here to link to the video 3-19-2009 New England's Only Air and Space Science Center Opens McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, click here for more information 3-18-2009

Partnership for 21st Century Skills
Groundbreaking Program Will Increase the Capacity of Practitioners to Embed 21st Century Skills into Classroom Practices, to learn more click here 3-19-2009
The Technology Education for Children Council (TECC) has launched a new website. TECC is ITEA's council for and about technology education at the elementary level. Click here for the link to there web site on MassTEC's Classroom Resource page 3-18-2009

NASA's NO BOUNDARIES NATIONAL COMPETITION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Click here for more information 2-22-2009

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International Technology and Engineering Educators Association
Conference in

Minneapolis, MN
March 24- 26, 2011

International Technology and Engineering
Educators Association
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework
Prek-12 Engineering
Journal of Technology Education