From Waterwheels to Waterways:
Engineering Design and Environmental Science in the Lowell Mills
A 3-Day Hybrid Professional Development Institute for Grades 6-12 Educators
Dates and Times:
Virtual: July 13th and 20th, 2026
In-Person: July 16th and 17th, 2026
Location: 2 half-days online via Zoom, and 2 in-person days in Lowell, MA
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Awareness Inspires Conservation: From Data to Action
A 4-Day Professional Development Institute for Grades 3-8 Educators
Dates: July 20th-23rd, 2026
Location: Cape Cod, MA (Eastham, MA/Chatham, MA)
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Resilient Coasts: Using Local Phenomena to Understand Climate Solutions
Resilient Coasts: Using Local Phenomena to Understand Climate SolutionsA 3-Day Professional Development Institute for Grades 6-12 Educators
Dates: July 28th-30th, 2026
Location: Crane Beach, The Trustees of Reservations (Ipswich, MA)
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- Learn directly from scientists and education professionals to expand your knowledge in a variety of STEM topics.
- Explore science, technology and engineering content by engaging with industry professionals and scientists.
- Visit each partner organization’s site and engage in inquiry-based investigations.
- Discover resources from museums, science centers and higher education institutions in your community that you can utilize throughout the school year.
- Take on the role of a student as you investigate science content and collaborate with your peers both in the field and in the classroom.
- Participate in content and skill-based development sessions aimed at strengthening your students’ interest in and passion for STEM.
- Experience what the Science and Engineering Practices and Phenomena-Based learning look like in the classroom.
- Earn Professional Development Points (PDPs) while you improve your confidence in teaching science and even take an institute for graduate credit.