STEM Activities

WITH BECKER COLLEGE PROFESSOR TERRASA ULM

Technology-based game demo – We will bring our latest title for the Microsoft Hololens Augmented Reality hardware to showcase not only the uses of technology, such as the Hololens and AR, but also the STEM related disciplines involved in interactive game development including technical producers, user interface developers, 3D modelers/animators, and of course computer programmers. This particular title is "HoloDefense," an AR take on the classic tower defense genre where you defend your base against approaching hordes. With the ability to walk around the playing field and view the game from any angle, each time you play will be a totally immersive experience.

WITH WSU PROFESSORS WILLIAM HANSEN AND JOHN HOLBROOK

Learn how to Map and analyzing the Central Massachusetts Landscape using a geographic information system (GIS) lab. GIS is a computer system for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to positions on Earth’s surface. By relating seemingly unrelated data, GIS can help individuals and organizations better understand spatial patterns and relationships.

WITH DAVID DOMINGUEZ, PROJECT MANAGER AT ACROPOLIS DESIGN CONSULTANTS

Learn the process of measurements, cutting and sizing to design and build a home.

WITH WSU STUDENTS VALERIE OTERO AND ALEXANDRA PIZARRO

Have fun with an interactive Jeopardy game where you will learn about STEM majors while networking with students in these majors.

WITH QCC STUDENT & STEM AMBASSADOR BRANDON WON

See what students can make in QCC’s “Fab Lab”! QCC students use the resources of the Fab Lab for all kinds of personal and school projects. Brandon will bring samples of the cool things QCC students have made and the amazing equipment they learn to operate, including 3-D printers.

WITH QCC PHOTONICS PROFESSOR JACOB LONGACRE

Have you ever wondered how cameras, remote controls and other technologies work? Stop by and see how light is makes all of these things possible.

WITH WSU PROFESSOR EIHAB JABER

The chemistry program provides education and training to students who wish to pursue careers in chemistry, biotechnology, medicine, dentistry, allied health fields, science teaching, environmental science, materials science, and engineering. Chemistry is considered the central science because it is required for a full understanding of many other sciences as well as medicine. Experience some hands-on activities that you will learn in a Chemistry lab.

WITH WSU PROFESSOR SEBASTIÁN VÉLEZ

Biology is the science of life. The study of biology encompasses molecular, cellular, and physiological processes, evolutionary diversity, ecological relationships, and global systems. Biologists study life from prehistoric times to organisms alive today and model how life may change in the future.

WITH WPI SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS (SHPE)

Take part in a multi-phase activity where you have to build a tower of paper or plastic cups based on challenges that these WPI students have developed for you! Use this chance to network with students and professionals in STEM.