“Hour of Code," a campaign to introduce 10 million students to one hour of Computer Science

“Hour of Code," a campaign to introduce 10 million 

students to one hour of Computer Science.

http://code.org/hourofcode

Want to start learning how to code?  Some great resources can be found at - http://code.org/learn/codehs

More Apps to Teach Kids

LightBot (iOS + Android)

Drag commands to move a robot. Age 4+

CargoBot (iPad)

Help a robot-arm solve puzzles. Age 8+

Move the Turtle (iOS)

Drag/drop code to move a turtle. Age 8+

Kodu (xBox, Windows)

Design a 3D game world. Age 8+

KidsRuby

Learn to program using Ruby. Age 12+

More Online Tutorials

Hackety Hack

Free Ruby-based environment aiming to make programming easy for beginners.

LearnStreet

Beginner level tutorials for Ruby, Python, and Javascript.

Lynda.com

Learn core programming languages such as Java, C#, and HTML5. 

Udemy

Free and fee-based video tutorials that walk through lessons. 

University Courses Online

Coursera

Free university courses taught online by real professors. Start with CS 101

Edx

Free university courses plus discussions, quizzes, and other interactive learning. 

Udacity

Free interactive college classes on computer science for all levels. 

TeachingTree.co

Free college lectures on computer science for advanced students. 

Learn to Make Webpages

Mozilla's Thimble

Use this app to easily create and share your own web pages.

Code Avengers

Fun and effective learning tools for the total beginner.

Make Your Own Mobile Apps

MIT App Inventor

Learn to build apps for Android phones and tablets within hours.

Codea (iPad)

Create games and simulations — or just about any visual idea you have.

Write Code for Robots

Arduino

For anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments.

Lego Mindstorms

Create small, customizable and programmable robots. 

"How well prepared are the students in my state in science and mathematics? Am I doing enough to help my child as a parent? What are the career opportunities in science and engineering fields? How much do science and engineering workers earn?

This website allows you to explore the answers to those and other questions, by providing easy access to data on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and related careers."

Designed for parents, this site has direct links to numerous reports and publications re: STEM. 

http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/sei/edTool/index.html

Delve AP registration open; Summer HSSP approaching

Announcement from MIT ESP

Greetings from MIT ESP! 

We're excited to announce that registration for our Delve AP program has recently opened.

In addition, registration for Summer HSSP will open on June 16, and our Junction summer program continues to accept applications for some of its courses.

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Delve offers a chance to learn Advanced Placement subjects from enthusiastic teachers on Sundays during the school year, and prepares students to take an AP exam in the subject at the end of the course.

What: Offerings include Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Psychology, and more depending on teacher interest.

Who: Motivated students in grades 9-12.

Where: All classes are held on MIT's campus.

When: Classes run most Sundays from September to May (the full calendar can be found at <http://esp.mit.edu/learn/Delve/2013-2014/calendar.html>), for approximately four hours in the morning and early afternoon.

The cost of the program is $250, but generous financial aid is available! For more information or to apply, see <http://esp.mit.edu/learn/Delve/>. Apply by the early-bird deadline of June 15th to have the best chance at your first-choice class! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at <delve@mit.edu>.

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Summer HSSP meets on Sundays for 7 weeks during the summer, from July 7th to August 18th, and is open to students entering grades 7 through freshman year of college. Classes include “Dreams, Dreaming, and the Subconscious”, “A History of Mathematics”, “Thermal and Fluid Dynamics” and many more.

Registration will open at 4:00 PM on June 16th, and will remain open until July 1st on a first come, first served basis. Register early to get your pick of classes! HSSP costs $40, but generous financial aid is available. For more information, see <http://esp.mit.edu/learn/HSSP/index.html>.

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Our Junction summer program continues to accept applications for intensive college-level courses including "Understanding Topology", "Biology of Reproduction", "Classical and Modern Physics", and "Moby-Dick and Modern America". Junction meets weeknight evenings, July 8 - August 15 and is a more selective program intended for advanced high school students. For more information, see <http://esp.mit.edu/learn/Junction/index.html>

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FREE Samsung Mobile App Academy

New opportunity for high school students:

11th or 12th graders can apply for a chance to attend a FREE
Samsung Mobile App Academy in summer 2013. All attendees will 
receive a Samsung Galaxy Note™ 10.1 tablet and a chance to win
up to $20,000 in scholarships.

http://www.scholastic.com/samsungacademy/

The New England Resource Directory

http://www.bscp.org/resourceDirectory.asp

The New England Resource Directory provides information to students, advisors and administrators on outreach efforts, internships and science-related programs at New England educational institutions, and biomedical and biotechnology organizations. The directory describes non-degree programs sponsored by high schools, colleges, universities, professional and graduate schools, hospitals, private industry, foundations and government agencies.

The New England Resource Directory was developed in 1992 by the Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP) because of the need for a centralized resource describing New England non-degree, biomedical science related programs offered by the private and public sectors. This directory contains programs developed to serve minority and disadvantaged populations, as well as programs open to anyone.

Major program categories include:
Education
Research
Work-Study
Internship/Fellowship
Counseling
Mentoring
Career/Academic Planning.

The Educational Studies Program at MIT is now accepting applications for their Junction Program (see below):

We have recently opened student applications for Junction, one of ESP's two summer programs. Junction is a non-residential program for advanced high school students in the Boston area, typically 10th grade and up. Each year at Junction, 100-130 motivated students join us to learn unique advanced subjects, meet new friends, and enjoy an academic challenge in a fun environment. Junction meets weekday evenings, July 8 - August 15 on MIT's main campus.

This year, Junction is offering ten core courses in a variety of subjects. Take a literary whaling voyage 'round the world in Moby-Dick and Modern America, debate the philosophy of wealth and resources in Distributive Justice, learn about the fourth dimension in Understanding Topology, or see if we've got a course on your favorite subject at <http://esp.mit.edu/learn/Junction/2013/cores.html>. Junction courses are college-level and expect students to spend significant time outside of class on readings, assignments, and projects.

For more information or to apply, visit <esp.mit.edu/learn/Junction>. All applications will be considered equally before April 10; after this date, we will consider applications on a rolling basis to fill any remaining spots in classes. If you have any questions, e-mail us at <junction@mit.edu>.

Information about ESP's other summer program, Summer HSSP, will become available in May. Summer HSSP will meet once per week on weekends, and is open to students in grades 7-12.

We look forward to seeing you at our programs this summer!

Sincerely,
The MIT Educational Studies Program

S.E.T. in the City

S.E.T. in the City is an exciting day of science, technology and engineering career exploration for high school girls!

Participants will begin their day at Boston University, meet women in STEM careers, participate in hands-on activities at Biogen, Simmons, Emmanuel, Northeastern, Wentworth, or Harvard! 

This event will take place Saturday, April 6th from 9 am - 5 pm. Please register online at www.bostongirlsstem.org/setinthecity!

Pre-registration is required, and the $10 fee covers breakfast, lunch, and bus transportation between venues.

Please see the attached flyer for more information!

The New England Aquarium is excited to offer Careers in Science programming

http://www.neaq.org/education_and_activities/teacher_resources/school_programs/women_in_science_program.php

Careers in Science Programs

The New England Aquarium is excited to offer Careers in Science programming to area youth who are interested in a future marine-related career. These programs feature women and men in the marine science field who speak about their work in a series of presentations and activities. By introducing middle and high school students to professionals working within the science field, participants can start to see themselves in these same roles and understand what skills they will need to develop to enter these careers. Each program provides students with ideas on possible career paths, activities designed to showcase aspects of various jobs and highlight opportunities at the New England Aquarium and other local organizations that can get participants started on the right path. All programs are free and open to any students with generous support given by the Lowell Foundation.

Open to students from 7th through 12th grades, participants will be able to tailor their experience to their own interests. Attend one lecture or all of them. Each program includes the chance to hear from a panel of Aquarium staff members on a particular skill or topic. Staff will be on hand for questions and discussion following the presentation. A short, hands-on activity will allow participants to practice some of the skills they have just learned about. Snacks and dinner are provided at no cost.

 

This is a program designed for individual students, school groups, scouts or youth groups. Each person in the group should register themselves. Look for the link under program date to register.

 

Working on Local Marine Issues

April 10

 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

 Harborside Learning Lab

Presenter Scott Dowd, Senior Aquarist, with participants from the Live Blue Ambassadors Program will share their experience helping local herring species complete their migration from the ocean to Whitman’s Pond in Weymouth, MA to spawn. Also joining the panel will be Bill Murphy, Senior Aquarist, who will talk about a special red bellied turtle program here at the Aquarium.

Please email Gina Parente at gparente@neaq.org  for more information or questions. To join the Career Pathways e-mail list, please e-mail Lucy Indge at lindge@neaq.org .

MIT Opportunities

MIT has some great one day and extended opportunities available!  Check these two out:

**** Spark ****

Want to take classes on nearly any subject imaginable? Come to Spark on March 16th!

Spark is a one-day program, similar to Splash, on the MIT campus for students in 7th to 12th grade. Come take awesome classes from MIT students on a variety of subjects from arts and crafts to hardcore math and science topics! This year's topics include:

- Fluid Mechanics
- How to Make Robots
- Folk Music Jam
- Introduction to Latin

Spark will be on Saturday, March 16th this year. Class registration will be open between February 20 and February 28. Spark costs $30 for the entire program, but as with all our programs, generous financial aid is available.

Go to <esp.mit.edu/learn/Spark> to register or apply for financial aid. You will not be able to take classes at Spark if you do not register online.
If you have any questions, please email <esp-spark@mit.edu>.


**** Spring HSSP ****

One day just not enough? Spring HSSP, a seven week long program on Saturdays for 7th to 12th graders, has reopened registration. Sign up for classes like Space Systems, Theater, Linguistics, or Actually Cool Math. This round of registration happens on a first-come, first-served basis, so register soon for best selection of classes. HSSP costs $40, but generous financial aid is available.

Register online at <esp.mit.edu/learn/HSSP> before February 26th, and email <spring-HSSP@mit.edu> with any questions.

The Boston Youth Fund’s Hope Line is a city initiative that helps connect students to summer jobs. The deadline is March 3, 2013, so please make sure you submit your application before then!

Applicants must be Boston residents and 15 years old before July 7, 2013 and not 18 before August 16, 2013.

Here is a link for more information: http://www.bostonyouthfund.org/summerprogram.asp

Here is a link to the application: http://www.bostonyouthfund.org/registrationform.asp

Summer STEM Program offerings at NU

Summer Program offerings at The Center for STEM Education at Northeastern University (www.stem.neu.edu)

For Middle School Students – The 2013 NU Summer Science Program for rising  6th, 7th and 8th grade students… This year, the summer science program will NOT be an overnight program.

The program is still open to Boston area middle school students (rising 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade) students who live within a 30 mile radius of Boston.  The program will be free to all selected participants.  Transportation is not provided.

Applications and further information can be found below.

Middle School Summer STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) - APPLICATION

For High School Students - The 2013 NU Young Scholars Program The Young Scholars Program, a summer research program for rising high school juniors and seniors is also accepting applications.  Students must live and/or go to school in Massachusetts.  This is a commuter program.  Applications and further information can be found below.

Young Scholars Program (YSP) 2013 - APPLICATION

Microsoft Achieve 2013: EduTech Family Summit - 1/26/13 @ UMASS BOSTON - pre-registration required

Microsoft Achieve 2013: EduTech Family Summit, in collaboration with BATEC and YouthSpark, invite you to join us and explore how we can best support our students in their quest for academic and career success by using innovative technology to learn and achieve. We're expecting over 2,000 students, educators, community leaders and local government representatives to participate in this exciting one-day event at University of Massachusetts Boston on Saturday, January 26th! We know education is a journey that opens doors for students. It connects them with exciting careers where they have the power to change their lives, our communities, and the world. But how do we help our students tap into creativity, innovation and productivity in our classrooms to earn that degree, start that career and make it happen? And how do we ensure they achieve their full potential? At the Boston EduTech Family Summit, we will discuss how using technologies like Microsoft Windows, Office 365, SkyDrive, Bing, Skype in the Classroom, and Kinect enhance not only what our students learn but how they learn. Also discover how Microsoft's Partners in Learning Network and the Innovative Educators program support making our classrooms dynamic and fun learning environments that increase student engagement.   Our theme for the Summit is Achieve. Our keynote speaker, Victor Ortiz-a protégé of Oscar de La Hoya and one of the brightest stars in boxing today-exemplifies what it means to Achieve. Overcoming a difficult childhood, Victor aims to inspire, mentor and support our youth to believe they can achieve great things. We want you to be part of the summit and make your voice heard. Don't miss out!  Microsoft will be offering special event prizes to social media friends, so join the conversation on Twitter at #Achieve2013 and follow Microsoft at @Microsoft_EDU.   Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, go to http://rsvpportal.com/microsoft/EduTech/2013/register.html

Sincerely, Deborah Boisvert, Executive Director BATEC info@batec.org

STEM opportunities for Spring 2013

Below are several STEM outreach events that are happening during the spring semester. We will post more as information becomes available!

AAAS Public Science Day - Feb. 16th and 17th

Location: Hynes Convention Center

Visit Family Science Days during the Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Browse interactive tabletop exhibits, learn about cool science jobs, and have your questions answered by experts convened by AAAS! This FREE event is open to all, but organized especially for students in grade levels 6 to 12.

This community science showcase — featuring hands-on demonstrations and other family and kid-friendly activities — shines a spotlight on a broad range of educators working to promote an interest in science among the general public.

Register!

Boston Public Schools Regional Science Fair - Mar. 2nd

Location: Cabot Athletic Center, Northeastern University

Come see work done by middle school and high school students in the Boston Public Schools. Students present on a wide range of topics in science, technology, and engineering.  There will also be interactive STEM activities run by university students and area scientists throughout the day. Open viewing will be from 1:30-2:45 pm.

NU College of Engineering Building Bridges - Dates TBA

Location: Northeastern University

A day for high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to learn what engineering is all about. Students choose from a menu of hands-on interactive activities led by our engineering faculty and students from each of the College of Engineering departments.

MIT - SPASH - Registration Deadline - November 1st

Splash 2012 registration is closing soon.  This will be your last reminder about registration, so be sure to register before the deadline.

Because of inclement weather and the likelihood of power outages on the East Coast, Splash registration is being extended until November 1st at 11:59 PM. However, please plan ahead, and register earlier if at all possible!  It will be very difficult to extend registration further.

Classes being offered this Splash include:

 -Explosive Chemistry
-Tanks for the Memories: Armored Warfare in World War 2
-Swing Dancing
-What Makes Everything on the Internet Work
-Hacking Minesweeper
-Physics of Unicycling
-Speedy Delivery: An Introduction to Ethics, the Trolley Car Problem, and Why We Can't Have Nice Things
-Backyard rockets

Splash registration is now open at <http://esp.mit.edu/learn/Splash/2012/studentreg>, and the catalog is posted at <http://esp.mit.edu/learn/Splash/2012/catalog>.  As in previous years, registration will use a lottery system.

Fabulous, Fun, and FREE Summer Opportunities!

Check out these free summer events around Boston!


Fr-ee Fun Friday at MFA - Boston
Visit the Museum of Fine Arts for Fr-ee Fun Friday on August 3 from 10 am-9:45 pm. Activities for the whole family are available including drawing in the galleries, guided tours, and films.
Friday, Aug 3, 2012

Shakespeare on the Common 2012 - Boston
Enjoy performances of Coriolanus at the Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common. The play charts the rise and fall of a powerful general as he battles enemies abroad, and a tide of popularity at home in Rome.
Wednesday, Jul 25, 2012 - Sunday, Aug 12, 2012

Highland Street Fr-ee Fun Fridays 2012 - Massachusetts
This week, enjoy complimentary admission to Museum Of Fine Arts Boston, Norman Rockwell Museum, Amelia Park Children’s Museum, Fuller Craft Museum, and the Arnold Arboretum.
Friday Aug 3, 2012

Summer Bridge Program - Mass Bay Community College - space still available

Are you and/or do you know a recent High School graduate that might be interested in attending the following?  Please register at the link provided below.

MassBay is running a Summer Bridge from July 9-20 for rising H.S. seniors and recently graduated H.S. students. The program is FREE and includes the following workshops:

 

Title:  Mobile Apps with App Inventor
Students will learn to use App Inventor (a graphical block based programming environment) to create fun mobile applications! 

 

Title: Have a product to sell? – Build it!  Market it! And share with the WORLD!
Students will learn to express their ideas creating visual impact with Office productivity tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Web Expression)

 

Title: Artbotics This is a fun activity that combines arts and crafts with computing.  Students will design and create arts and crafts projects using cardboard, foam, balsa wood, glue, wire and other materials.  Once the project is ready we will add motors, lights and sensors to make it move and bring it to life.  How about a sun flower that spins?  Or a mailbox that opens and closes its cover?  More ideas at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N22FrgQgLM –

 

Title: Race to the finish line: A Lego robot competition
Students will put together Lego robots and program them to perform different tasks (moving, turning, throwing a ball, and speaking) as they compete to reach the finish line! More at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/aailzk1nzp8g6s2/x-6imgV8RR/TechDayLego%20Spring%202011

 

Title: Storytelling and Games with Scratch
Students will learn to use Scratch (a graphical block based programming environment) to create a visual and interactive expression of a creative idea in the form of a story, a poem, a song or a game. More at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/aailzk1nzp8g6s2/q1PLouYKv0/StoryTellingScratch%20Spring%202012     

 

We still have space available for the workshops!  Register at www.massbay.edu/summerBridge . 

Summer Sports, Health & Safety Day - Boston

http://www.cityofboston.gov/BCYF/

Summer Sports, Health & Safety Day

Mayor Thomas M. Menino invites all program participants, parents, coaches and youth service providers to a Summer Sports, Health & Safety Day!
Summer is the time of year when youth and families tend to be most physically active and with increased physical activity comes increased risk of injury, if we’re not knowledgeable of how to play it safe. For this reason, on Saturday, June 30th BCYF’s Recreation Center at Madison Park will host a series of workshops and trainings on how to stay healthy and safe during the upcoming summer months.
Note: Water Safety Participants- please see Water Safety file below for registration and participation requirements.
For more information or to RSVP for the day’s activities, please contact BCYF’s Recreation Division via email at BCYFRec@Cityofboston.gov or by phone at (617) 635-5206 ext. 107.
Summer Sports Health & Safety Day »
Water Safety Packet »

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  Boston R.O.C.K.S Out & Boston R.O.C.K.S the Block!!!

  Boston R.O.C.K.S Out!!! is a free drop-in program for ages 8-18 that provides structured games, sport activities and arts projects for up to 50 children at each of ten locations throughout the city Monday-Friday 12-6pm.
  Boston R.O.C.K.S the Block!!!, sponsored by JetBlue, BCYF and its partners, brings neighborhood fun to your block including swimming, music, games, hands-on activities, valuable programming information and a healthy meal at a BCYF swimming pool and the surrounding green space.
  For details check out the flyer below!
  Boston R.O.C.K.S Out!!! & Boston R.O.C.K.S the Block!!! »

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  BCYF Summer Programs

  Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) is the City of Boston’s largest youth and human service agency and the lead department for Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s Boston R.O.C.K.S!!! summer programming campaign.  Check out our summer page to learn about the Moakley Park Sports Center, BNBL, FACTS, the dozens of neighborhood-based summer day camps and other programs we offer for Boston’s young people.
  BCYF Summer Page »

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  BCYF Recreation Programs

  Check out all activites and programs the BCYF Recreation Division is offering including programming at the new BCYF Recreation Center at Madison Park.
  BCYF Recreation Page »

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  BCYF Summer Guide 2012

  BCYF is the City of Boston's largest youth and human service agency and the lead department for Mayor Thomas M. Menino's Boston R.O.C.K.S!!! summer programming campaign. Included in this brochure are dozens of neighborhood-based summer day camps and programs for Boston's young people. BCYF Summer Guide 2012 »

FREE STEM Sunday at Northeastern July 8

Join us for CMMI's FREE family day at Northeastern University on July 8, 2012.

Families of K-8 students will have the opportunity to participate in fun interactive demonstrations and science and engineering activities at Northeastern's Cabot Phyiscal Education Center (building 41 on the Campus Map) .


Participants will have the opportunity to build a city of the future, draw a science mural, take home a garden kit, learn about whales, and more!

Visit http://sciencesunday.weebly.com/ for more information.
Space is limited, families must REGISTER HERE and be entered for a raffle!

STEM Sunday is presented by Northeastern University's Center for STEM Education in collaboration with the National Science Foundation's CMMI Engineering and Research Innovation Conference, Cambridge Science Festival and Science on the Street,  Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Maker Faire, Boston Children's Hospital, NStar, American Society of Civil Engineers and the Northeastern NUTRONS.

Free Upcoming Events

EurekaFest at Museum of Science - Cambridge
Saturday, Jun 23, 2012
Celebrate the inventive spirit at EurekaFest, presented by the Lemelson-MIT Program and the Museum of Science. Saturday at the Museum of Science, cheer on over 200 high school students in an all-day design challenge that explores the invention process through wind-powered devices. Events are open to the public.
Free Coffee With The Mayor - Roxbury Circle The City - Dorchester
Every Sunday from Jun 24, 2012 - Aug 5, 2012
An open-streets event connecting people to parks with entertainment, bike tours, activities for all ages, performances, and a farmer's market. Featuring free activities for all ages that promote healthy, active living, Circle The City will draw people out of their homes and cars and onto safe, car-free streets to walk, bike, roll, play and celebrate some of our greatest urban resources—our parks.
Saturday, Jun 23, 2012
Free coffee with Mayor Thomas M. Menino. Join the Mayor for refreshments and conversation and also receive a free flowering plant.

Summer Programs at MIT

--Summer HSSP--

Student registration for Summer HSSP has just opened!

Summer HSSP is a seven-week academic program that runs on Sunday afternoons, beginning on July 8th and ending on August 19th. Classes

-- both academic and non-academic -- are offered in 3 timeblocks between 11 am and 5 pm.

Summer HSSP is open to rising 7th graders through rising college freshmen, and offers exciting classes such as Circuit Theory, Cell Biology, and The Psychology and Physics of Music. Check out the catalog and register at <http://esp.mit.edu/learn/HSSP/>.

Classes will be assigned using a lottery, so take your time to look through the catalog -- all registrations before June 22nd will be considered equally. You can express preferences for up to three classes per time block, and a lottery will determine your classes. The lottery stage of registration will close at 11:59 pm on June 22nd. We expect to publish results of the lottery on June 25th.

The total cost for Summer HSSP will be $40, which covers all seven Sundays of classes. We offer generous need-based financial aid.

We hope to see you this summer! Email us at <summer-hssp@mit.edu> if you have questions about this program.

--Delve--

Looking for a way to get college credit in high school? Interested in showing colleges just what you are made of? Want to explore a topic in-depth? Registration is open for Delve, ESP's AP preparatory course, and we would love to have you join us for an exciting 26 weeks of learning for just $250! Sign up today at <http://esp.mit.edu/learn/Delve/index.html>.

Delve will offer classes for the Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and French AP exams during the school year, from mid-September until May. Every Sunday, students will spend 10AM to 3PM at MIT dedicated to one of these classes (with an hour long lunch break in between).  Our classes can be taken as stand-alone classes, not just in conjunction with AP courses at high schools.  You will have the opportunity to take the AP in May with your school or with our partner, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

If you have any questions about Delve, please feel free to email us back at <delve@mit.edu>.

--Help Splash! spread--

Are you entering college, and want to help spread Splash?  Learning Unlimited, a nonprofit that spreads Splash to universities across the country, maintains a monthly newsletter with numerous announcements of Splashes and stories about Splash's growth, and maintains information about volunteering for Splashes across the country. This includes a number of Boston-area programs beyond MIT.  You can sign up at their

website: <http://www.learningu.org>.