Fall STEM Programs

• September 25-October 1, 2023
  The Cambridge Science Festival returns with an unmissable program of events across the city. Read the Festival Guide.

• October 7, 2023 at Nara Park
  Come join us at the 6th Annual Acton Children’s Business Fair and watch children launch their very own startup businesses! Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace. AB PIP STEM is a proud sponsor. 

• Our friends at NewtonSTEM keep updated lists of local STEM classes, science fairs, camps, workshops and learning opportunities. Check them out!

• Save the Date! Join us for the 25th Annual Skate FUNdraiser on March 3, 2024 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm. Ice skating, refreshments, music, fun!

Discovery Museum
Summer Friday Nights Free

ACTON - Discovery Museum announced their popular Summer Friday Nights Free program has returned. From June 23 through September 1, visitors can enjoy the Museum with free admission from 4:30pm to 8:00pm every Friday night.

Advanced reservations are required. You can make reservations 10 days in advance for a 4:30pm, 5:30pm, or 6:30pm admission block. All visitors may stay until 8:00pm.

Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum that blends science, nature, and play, inspiring families to explore and learn together. The museum and its Discovery Woods accessible outdoor nature playscape and treehouse blend the best of STEAM learning. 

2023 AB PIP STEM Scholarships

Congratulations to our seven AB PIP STEM scholarship recipients! Awards were presented at the ABRHS Scholarship Awards Ceremony to these students for leadership, mentorship and volunteerism at our events. Join us in a round of applause for the following students:

• Alison Yee, Wentworth Institute of Technology

• Mariana Maranga, Wellesley College

• Anya Mittal, University of Pennsylvania

• Sidarth Krishna (not pictured, is a member of the science team, attending Nationals!)

• Sunaina Tipirneni, University of Illinois

• Emma Liu, Brandeis University

• Grace Hart, University of New Hampshire

Co-chair: Dawn Peterson (on left)
Co-chair: Karen Pierce (on right)

See previous Scholarship winners!

Local Nature Guides

Buy a copy of our updated Acton Nature Guide with local plants, birds, invasive plants and a new map of Acton Conservation lands. Acton Nature Guides are great gifts and perfect for self-guided nature walks!

Contact Us

• actonpip@gmail.com

• Karen Pierce Co-chair 

• Dawn Peterson Co-chair

• KJ (Karen) Herther Coach & Co-chair Emerita

Latest STEM Resources

• Check out local events from our friends at Newton STEM for information about star parties, lego tournaments, nature walks, Cool Science art competitions + more.

• See our virtual events and STEM resources.

• Get involved with nature: take advantage of Acton's Trails at the Arboretum and the Trail Through Time. Great for all ages.

Our pre-Covid events included Market Math, Star Party, Nature Walks, DiscoverSTEM Science Fair, STEM Book Club, Family Math Game Night and Night of Code.  Watch this space!

Find Out More + Get Involved!

Interested in STEM education? AB PIP STEM welcomes adults and students. 

Attend a PIP Event, join our email list, read the AB PIP STEM Brochure, check out our calendar. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ ABPIPSTEM

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