Kaput Center for Research & Innovation in STEM Education

09/04/2026

🌟 STEM4Girls Day 2026 is Coming! 🔬🧪🚀

We are excited to announce that STEM4Girls Day will take place on:

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Get ready for an exciting day of STEM exploration, hands-on learning, creativity, and discovery! STEM4Girls Day provides students with opportunities to engage with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in meaningful and exciting ways.

📣 Registration has already begun in local schools!

Interested in participating? Students and families should speak with their teachers or school administrators for information about registration.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with students, families, educators, and schools in your community.

We look forward to another exciting STEM4Girls Day! 👩🏽‍🔬👩🏻‍💻👩🏾‍🚀👩🏼‍🔧

05/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Melissa Cieto 🎉on the successful defense of your dissertation on May 6, 2026.

This is a remarkable achievement and a reflection of your dedication, perseverance, and scholarly contribution. It was truly a joy to celebrate this special milestone with you. Wishing you continued success and fulfillment in this next chapter of your academic and professional journey.

04/09/2026

UMass Dartmouth Gives is here🎉

Today is UMass GIVES Challenge!

Please consider donating to the Kaput Center for Research & Innovation in STEM Education to support programs that promote STEM education and outreach. Your contributions help fund community projects, research initiatives, and educational opportunities that make a lasting impact.

Your Donations Support:

-STEM4Girls Day – Hands-on STEM activities for girls in grades 3–8, designed to spark curiosity and inspire long-term interest in STEM fields.

-Expanded STEM4Girls Community Outreach – Extending STEM4Girls beyond a single event into sustained engagement with local communities, schools, and families. Your donations help us bring hands-on STEM learning directly to underserved communities and ensure that this impactful program continues to grow and reach more girls each year.

-Paid Internships – Funding for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students interested in STEM education.

-Interdisciplinary Colloquium Series – Inviting leading researchers and experts to share insights with the UMass Dartmouth community.

-Foundational Research & Development – Advancing innovative STEM teaching methods, materials, and strategies.

-Commissioned Reports – Supporting research-based reports for educators, policymakers, and researchers.

-Educational Outreach – Organizing STEM programs, workshops, and activities for learners of all ages.

-Think Tank Meetings – Bringing together experts and stakeholders to improve STEM education practices.

✨ Why Your Support Matters
Your donation helps sustain and expand programs like STEM4Girls, ensuring that more young learners—especially girls—have access to meaningful, hands-on STEM experiences that can shape their future. Thank you 😊

Use this link to donate:

Join me and support your favorite area at UMass Dartmouth through a gift to UMassD Gives today!

04/02/2026

The UMass GIVES Challenge is happening on Thursday, April 9th 2026, and giving is open now through April 13th. Please consider donating to the Kaput Center for Research & Innovation in STEM Education to support programs that promote STEM education and outreach. Your contributions help fund community projects, research initiatives, and educational opportunities that make a lasting impact.

Your Donations Support:

-STEM4Girls Day – Hands-on STEM activities for girls in grades 3–8, designed to spark curiosity and inspire long-term interest in STEM fields.

-Expanded STEM4Girls Community Outreach – Extending STEM4Girls beyond a single event into sustained engagement with local communities, schools, and families. Your donations help us bring hands-on STEM learning directly to underserved communities and ensure that this impactful program continues to grow and reach more girls each year.

-Paid Internships – Funding for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students interested in STEM education.

-Interdisciplinary Colloquium Series – Inviting leading researchers and experts to share insights with the UMass Dartmouth community.

-Foundational Research & Development – Advancing innovative STEM teaching methods, materials, and strategies.

-Commissioned Reports – Supporting research-based reports for educators, policymakers, and researchers.

-Educational Outreach – Organizing STEM programs, workshops, and activities for learners of all ages.

-Think Tank Meetings – Bringing together experts and stakeholders to improve STEM education practices.

✨ Why Your Support Matters
Your donation helps sustain and expand programs like STEM4Girls, ensuring that more young learners—especially girls—have access to meaningful, hands-on STEM experiences that can shape their future. Thank you 😊

Use this link to donate: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofMassachusettsDartmouth/umassd-gives-2026/pages/programs-campus-areas/kaput-center