Metrowest STEM Education Network

We ready to go for the grand event tomorrow. Come learn about ALL things STEM from 10am to 4pm inside Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation. Everything from biomimicry to using your brain waves to control electronics to robotic animals to engineering design to a whole lot more!

See all the fantastic groups here:
https://nextgenstemfest.org/about-nextgen-stemfest/2026-exhibitors/

What happens when students are empowered to lead real climate action in their communities? 🌎⚡

This year, 10 Massachusetts high school teams stepped up to tackle local climate and clean energy challenges through the inaugural Youth Climate Solutions Challenge.

From solar energy education and home energy efficiency outreach to community resilience and electrification campaigns, these students showed what youth leadership can look like when paired with creativity, collaboration, and real-world action.

We’re also excited to see local media spotlighting the impact these students are already making:
📰 The Harvard Press featured The Bromfield School’s First Place project, Harnessing the Sun
📰 FIG City News highlighted Newton North High School’s “Newton Youth Energizer Project”

Congratulations again to all of the incredible student teams, advisors, judges, and supporters who made this first year such a success. We can’t wait to see where the Challenge goes next. 🎉

Don't miss this great Framingham community event! -> 2026 Cooler Communities Fair - Saturday, May 30th 10am-12pm @ Walsh Middle School, Framingham MA.

You're invited to the 2026 Cooler Communities Fair, a climate-focused community event where students across the district will be presenting innovative ideas to protect our planet. Featuring hands-on activities, games, and food, the fair brings vendors, community organizations, students and families together who are committed to taking collective action to prevent climate change.

The event is totally free and will take place on Saturday, May 30th from 10am-12pm at Walsh Middle School. All are welcome to participate.

Learn more at: https://fuller.framingham.k12.ma.us/index.php?pageID=smartSiteFeed&psqFeed=true&articleID=79368103

Framingham Public Schools

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On Friday, May 8th MassEnergize held its Youth Climate Solutions Challenge Awards Night sponsored by MetroWest STEM Education and hosted by the Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University

Students from 10 high schools across Massachusetts took on real climate and clean energy challenges through the inaugural Youth Climate Solutions Challenge — designing outreach campaigns, engaging residents, and driving meaningful community impact.

Congratulations to the award recipients: The Bromfield School, Newton North High School and Stoughton High School.

This is just the beginning for these climate champions!

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