The Summer of 2012 will be a very busy and exciting time for the Center for Excellence in STEM Education. Please contact us for further information regarding any of the following. NJ TSA State Officers Meeting Wednesday, May 15, 2012 Advisors & families of those interested in attending the National TSA Conference are welcomed to… Continue Reading
Workshops
Rollercoaster Workshop
On December 15th, the Center for Excellence in STEM Education held a workshop that showed educators how to build a rollercoaster out of paper, foam insulation, and any other found objects. Linda Burroughs, an Elementary Education professor at the College of New Jersey, specializes in Science Education for children. Professor Burroughs presented this workshop for… Continue Reading
New Workshop – Slimy, Sticky, Squishy and Bouncy!
In this workshop, we will learn about polymers and their incredible properties. We will discuss some of the amazing applications of polymeric materials, from high-tech gadgetry to high-performance sports equipment, and from environmental sensors to cutting-edge medical technology. We’ll also explore issues of polymers and sustainability. Through hands-on inquiry experiences, we will explore a number… Continue Reading
New Workshop – Technology Vs Nature
Saturday September 25, 2010 9am-3pm The College of New Jersey Armstrong Hall Room 102 Learn hands-on, middle school STEM activities and innovative ways to teach engineering with a green message · Build a solar powered flashlight out of recycled materials · Build structures that can withstand “earthquakes” and crushing forces Receive: · A stipend for… Continue Reading
Charge It Up Workshop – April 7, 2010
[nggallery id=25] This workshop taught attendees how to harness the power of the sun in order to charge battery powered devices like phones, ipods and PSPs. Each attendee learned lessons about circuits, electricity, solar energy and power and built their own circuit to convert the energy collected from a panel into the exact voltage necessary… Continue Reading