From Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library is excited to announce the launch of its newest early literacy initiative, Little Leapers, pre- and early-literacy kits that focus on fostering and developing pre- and early literacy skills through STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) topics. Targeted for children ages birth to 5 years, these […]
Roye-Williams Elementary School Students Get Hands-On Experience at STEM Outreach Night
From Harford County Public Schools: Roye-Williams Elementary School recently held its [Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics] STEM Outreach Night, featuring hands-on demonstration tables with activities on fingerprinting, hair analysis, germs and bacteria, interpreting nutrition labels, robotics and much more. The event was made possible through two very important connections: Mrs. Wendy Kosik Chaney and her […]
Rep. Harris Announced as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee
From the office of U.S. Congressman Andy Harris: Representative Andy Harris (MD-1) released the following statement regarding the official announcement of his Chairmanship to the Subcommittee on Environment by Science Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (TX-21): “I am honored to continue my Chairmanship of the Subcommittee on Environment of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. I […]
Open House Nov. 15 at Aberdeen High School Science and Mathematics Academy
From Harford County Public Schools: HCPS will be hosting an Open House for the Science and Mathematics Academy at Aberdeen High School on Thursday, November 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to allow parents to take an introductory look at the magnet program. Attendance at the event is not required for application or admission to […]
Harford Astronomical Society to Host Venus Viewing June 5; Last Chance Until 2117
From Harford Community College: Join Harford County Astronomical Society for Transit of Venus Viewing The Harford County Astronomical Society is hosting a transit of Venus viewing on June 5 from 6 PM until sunset at Harford Community College, Joppa Hall, Parking Area, Entrance 5. A transit of Venus is viewed using a solar filter to […]
“The Science of Boating: Aspects of Power and Sail Boat Design” Lecture at Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
From the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: Saturday, May 5, 2012 ~ 1 pm By: Dr. Paul Miller & Chris Barry Ever wondered about the science behind your sport? The speakers, both accomplished naval architects, will explain some of the science that goes in to boat designs. Stability, resistance, propulsion, materials and sailing theory will […]
Army’s Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, DHS and FBI Make STEM Lessons Real for Cecil County Teachers
From the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center: Subject matter experts (SME) from the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Laboratory collaborated for a teacher professional training. They immersed 17 Cecil County Public Schools (CCPS) middle school teachers in Math Forensics […]
Join Naturalists in Environmental Treasure Hunt at Anita C. Leight Estuary Center’s 6th Annual BioBlitz
From the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center: BioBlitz 2012 Anita C. Leight Estuary Center April 28-29 Join scientists from around the Chesapeake Bay to participate in a scientific race against time as we stage our Sixth Annual BioBlitz. So what is a BioBlitz? It’s an environmental treasure hunt! Two fun-filled days of searching the park […]