Stem Week 2023 Schedule

PROGRAM GUIDE

Join us in person or virtually from October 16-21st as we explore the exciting STEM work being done in Berkshire County! Head to Pittsfield TV to connect via cable, digitally or on demand to all programming. Notice the many in-person events on the schedule as well!

Monday, Oct. 16th

9:15 – 11:00 am	“A Captivating Trip to the Stars and Space” Milham Planetarium, Williams College with Brayton Elementary School 5th graders
10:00 am	Virtual Tour of the Berkshire Innovation Center PTV
11:00 am	Virtual Tour: Explore the Science Labs and Facilities at Berkshire Community College
1:00 pm	College Students in STEM: A Panel Discussion with STEM Majors from BCC, MCLA, and Williams College (prerecorded)
3:00 – 4:00 pm	Berkshire Medical Center: Medical Technology Program Informational Session Teams Meeting: Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 242 533 759 858 Passcode: ozDhQq Download Teams \| Join on the web
5:30 - 6:30 pm	“Launching into STEM Week – A Planetarium Show” Hopkins Observatory, 829 Main St., Williamstown. Please RSVP to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FABAD28A3F8C61-44455797-stem

Tuesday, Oct. 17th

9:00 – 11:00 am	Tour and Information session of MCLA’s Nursing and Radiologic Technology programs and clinical spaces for Taconic High School students
9:00 am	“Fall Owling” @ Hopkins Memorial Forest, Williams College PTV
9:15 am	“Spring Herping” @ Hopkins Memorial Forest, Williams College PTV
10:00 am	To Be an Environmental Consultant, with Miranda Bona, Project Geologist PTV
11:00 – 2:00 pm	BCC STEM Café and Career Fair - Employers, schools, and community organizations will all be present to talk with students about career pathways and internships. The Connector on the BCC campus
11:45 – 1:00 pm	Join Dr. Beth Fiscella, Associate Dean of Nursing, for an open information session on MCLA’s new Nursing Major in the CSI Atrium, MCLA
12:00 – 2:00 pm	Tour and Information session of MCLA’s Nursing and Radiologic Technology programs and clinical spaces for McCann High School students
1:00 pm	STEM Education Panel: Teaching & Learning in the Field, Discussion with Education Professors, Students, and Professionals Regarding Teaching and Learning STEM (prerecorded) PTV
7:00 – 9:00 pm	Advanced Manufacturing Trivia Night at Hot Plate Brewing, Pittsfield

Thursday, Oct. 19th

9:00 am	“Predictive Motion Workshop” with Prof Paul Allen PTV
10:30 am	Instruction Design Technology PTV
11:00 am	LENCO: Armored Vehicles @ The BIC PTV
11:00 – 2:00 pm	MCLA Career Fair (Virtual on Handshake)
1:00 pm	Electro-Magnetic Applications (EMA): Meet the Principle Scientist PTV
3:30 – 6:30 pm	MCLA Science Fair Information Session and Lending Library Open House, CSI Atrium Open house is open to all, if you are interested in attending the Science Fair Information Session please register at: linktr.ee/_MSEF_
5:00 – 7:00 pm	Flying Cloud STEAM Challenge @ Berkshire Museum Hands-on science, art, and engineering challenges for Berkshire youth K-8 and their families

Friday, Oct. 20th

9:30 – 11:00 am	StarLab with Prof. Nick Stroud at MCLA for Clarksburg Elementary School
10:00 – 12:00 pm	STEM/ Manufacturing Job Fair hosted by MassHire at The BIC Registration encouraged, walk-ins also welcome https://www.masshireberkshirecc.com/events-calendar/
10:00 – 1:00 pm	Student Tours of Interprint, Inc. (Monument Mountain, McCann, and Mt. Everett)
11:30 – 12:30	Meet a Friend: Animal Ambassador Spotlight at Berkshire Museum Learn, meet – and even pet!– a scaly friend. All ages are welcome.
1:00 pm	Pediatric Nurse: A Quick Chat PTV
1:30 pm	A Day in the Life: Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist, Jennifer Bernard PTV

Saturday, Oct. 21st

1:30 – 2:30 pm

Chow Time - Join Berkshire Museum staff as they prepare
enticing feasts for the colorful creatures of the Aquarium
including fish, turtles, and the blue-tongued skink.

During the event, learn about conservation efforts and the eating habits of fish, amphibians, and reptiles.