SAVE THE DATE for the BPS STEAMfest featuring:
Family-friendly, hands-on STEAM workshops for all ages!
Learn about careers in STEAM
Tour Madison Park Vocational Technical High School and learn about their programs
... and more!
Calling all BPS Innovators! We are inviting BPS schools and students to complete a design challenge and pitch their innovative solutions to a panel of judges. No problem is too big or too small!
There will be cash prizes for winners in each grade band!
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Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Stephen Alkins
Dr. Stephen Alkins
Stephen D. Alkins, Jr., Ph.D. is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (and Belonging) Officer (DEIO) and Co-chair of the DEI Council at TERC and a member of the Boston School Committee. He is an accomplished scientist, college and high school educator, mentor, and national-performing Spoken Word/SLAM poet who uses art to diversify participation in and enhance understanding of STEM concepts.
Dr. Alkins received his B.S. in Biology from Morehouse College and his Master’s and Ph.D. in Cellular Neuroscience from Brandeis University.
🗓️ Saturday, June 10, 2023, 10am - 3pm
Tentative schedule of the day:
10am-12pm STEAM Workshops
12pm-1pm Lunch & Keynote Speaker
1pm-3pm BPS Innovation Challenge
Schedule is subject to change. Please check back for updates!
🗺️ Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
The BPS STEAMfest is family-friendly event that is free and open to all members of the BPS community. Lunch will be provided.