The mission of the Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Fair (MSSEF) is to integrate inquiry-based learning into K-12 STEM classrooms, and to extend inquiry activities into student research projects in science and engineering. Take a look at MSSEF's year in review for 2011.

1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION FOR SPONSORS, PARTNERS & FRIENDS
2011 REVIEW

2. ABOUT MSSEF
Mission: Integrating inquiry-based learning into K-12 STEM
classrooms, and extending inquiry activities into
student research projects in science and engineering
Audiences: Middle & High School -- Grades 6-12
-Students Teachers
-School Administrators Science/Engineering Coordinators
-Volunteer scientists/engineers from industry & academia
Programs: Statewide science fair programs in Massachusetts schools
Curious Minds Initiative (CMI)
Regional Science Fair Leadership Council
International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF)

3. THE 2011 SCIENCE FAIRS
Showcasing year-long research by MA students
MA High School @ MIT
MA Middle School @ Worcester Tech HS
International @ Los Angeles

4.
MASSACHUSETTS STATE SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR
May 5 7, 2011
Arrival
Set Up
Final
Instructions
Before Judging

5. HIGH SCHOOL JUDGES
Record Number -- 296 Volunteers!
Orientation, Student Interviews,
Camaraderie, Snack Breaks

6. JUDGING
GLIMPSES!

7. SCIENCE FAIR BANQUET
FRIDAY EVENING SOCIAL !
DJ, Music, Dancing, Giveaways, Fun & Relaxing
After a long day of judging and presentations

8.
MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR
June 4, 2011

10.
Financial Aid Seminar for Central MA
Science Fair Parents Middle School
GEMS Workshop for Middle & Science Fair
High School Science Teachers STEM EXPO

11. AWARD RECOGNITION CEREMONY
Record number of students in Fair
2011 Cabot Grand Prize Winners

12.
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR
May 8-13, 2011
19 MA Delegates (left)
Compete with Over
1,600 Delegates from
60 Countries Around
the World

13. AROUND ISEF !
Project Set- Up; Formal Evening; Our Delegates with Commonwealth Flag;
Project Presentations; Award Ceremony; a MA Winner!

14. CURIOUS MINDS INITIATIVE
Helping schools develop a culture of STEM inquiry & science fair programs
Graduate Level Professional Development Courses
for Science Teachers
Teaching Science Through the Inquiry Process TSIP
Organizing a Science Fair OSEF
Project-based Classroom Science PCS

15.
TSIP & OSEF COURSES IN SUMMER
PCS PILOT IN FALL
Hosts: Regis College, UMASS Boston & EDC

16. MSSEF Partnerships Building
Next Generation STEM Workforce
THE CHALLENGE
it, the skills needed to keep it running. But prospective [job]
candidates lack the skills required to fill these [new] roles. The
MASS HIGH TECH, July 20, 2011
By Mike Rhodin, senior VP, software solutions, IBM Corp.
way to teach STEM
Making STEM relevant, demanding, rigorous, exciting
Enabling students to learn to think for themselves
Building corporate and academic partnerships to
solve the challenge together!

17. IN APPRECIATION
Through the generosity of our sponsors and donors, science
educators, volunteers and collaborators, thousands of Massachusetts
high and middle school students have experienced science through
inquiry and hands-on experiences during the past year.
Your support is highly valued. We look forward to your continued
participation as the new school year begins.
The MSSEF Board of Directors extends appreciation and thanks to all
of our valued friends.

18. An Experience That Lasts a Lifetime
Barnas G. Monteith, Chair, Board of Directors
Cora Beth Abel, Executive Director
Ellie Tishler, Director of Corporate Development
Brownwen Beaudoin, Manager of Programs
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