The showcase of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) in the Watertown Public Schools, along with people and businesses in the city that work in those sectors, returns to Watertown Middle School on April 29. See more details in the announcement from the organizers, below.
Mark your calendars, Watertown! On Wednesday, April 29th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Watertown Middle School is transforming into a hub of innovation, curiosity, and local talent for the 2nd Annual Community STEM Night, presented by the Watertown Business Coalition and Watertown Public Schools!
Whether you’re a student with a passion for coding, a parent curious about what’s happening in our classrooms, or a resident interested in the booming life science sector in our backyard, this is an evening you won’t want to miss. It’s free, family-friendly, and designed to show off the incredible STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) opportunities right here in our community.
Enjoy interactive exhibits in the cafeteria featuring:
- WPS teachers and students highlighting STEM curriculum and clubs
- The WHS Robotics team
- Student opportunities in the WHS Career & Technical Education programs
- Refreshments prepared by the WHS culinary students
- WPS graduates learning and working in STEM fields
- HATCH Makerspace, the Watertown Free Public Library, a green screen activity from Watertown Cable Access Corp…and so much more!
If you want to go beyond the display tables, head over to the auditorium starting at 6:15 PM for a series of 20-minute presentations:
- Hear from Sam Ghilardi of Watertown Bio give an update on the Watertown Life Science sector
- Learn about what’s growing in the state of the art hydroponic WPS Freight Farm
- Hear about the Green Energy Career Awareness program brought to the WHS Career & Technical Education department and Lemelson-MIT thanks to a $250k grant from MassCEC.
Students and families of all ages will find something fun to learn, interact with, and explore!