High School Science Series
Supported in part by Lowell Institute, these programs are free and enable students in grades 9 - 12 to meet practicing scientists, discuss current topics in science and technology, and explore career possibilities.
Programs begin at 10:00 a.m. and are limited to 325 participants. Maximum reservation: 50 students per school.
For registration, please call 617-723-2500 or 617-589-0417 (TTY).
Programs begin at 10:00 a.m. and are limited to 325 participants. Maximum reservation: 50 students per school.
For registration, please call 617-723-2500 or 617-589-0417 (TTY).
Reservation:
Advance registration required: 617-723-2500
Advance registration required: 617-723-2500
Grades:
9 - 12
9 - 12
- Chemistry Today (Lecture)
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Kick off National Chemistry Week with an extended morning workshop featuring Dr. Bassam Shakhashiri, founder of the Institute for Chemical Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Then, participate in chemistry demonstrations and talk to chemistry professionals about their work. (details).
With: Dr. Bassam Shakhashiri.
October 22, 2007
Reservation:
For information and registration, contact the American ...
For information and registration, contact the American ...
Grades:
9 - 12
9 - 12
- Morning of Mathematics (Lecture)
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A presentation by Dr. Barry Mazur titled How Many Prime Numbers Are There? begins this two-part morning session. Then, cheer on select local students as they answer challenging mathematical questions in an exciting game show competition.
Note: Due to the nature of the funding, this lecture is open only to Massachusetts school groups ... (details).
With: Dr. Barry Mazur.
November 01, 2007
Reservation:
Advance registration required: 617-723-2500
Advance registration required: 617-723-2500
Grades:
9 - 12
9 - 12
- Eighth Annual Space Day Symposium (Lecture)
- Hear an astronaut discuss the breakthrough technologies used in preparing spacecraft for the Moon, Mars, and beyond, and meet the students conducting research for NASA's extraterrestrial endeavors. Space Day is cosponsored by the Massachusetts Space Grant Consortium. Note: Due to the nature of the ... (details).
November 08, 2007
Reservation:
The event is full. Thank you for your interest.
The event is full. Thank you for your interest.
Grades:
9 - 12
9 - 12
- What's Green Chemistry? (Lecture)
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In this extended morning workshop, Dr. John Warner, director of the Center for Green Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, explains how innovative chemical technologies can be designed to reduce or eliminate pollution. Following Warner's presentation, participate in green chemistry activities and demonstrations ... (details).
With: Dr. John Warner.
April 10, 2008
