AB STEAM
Acton Boxborough
Science Technology Engineering Art Math
formerly AB Parent Involvement Project STEM
Making Science Fun!
We host + sponsor FREE K-12 STEAM educational events, encourage parent participation and welcome volunteers in Acton + Boxborough, Massachusetts.
What's Next?
2024-2025 STEAM Event Plans
AB STEAM is in the planning stages for our 2024-2025 events. Stay tuned to find out about:
Children's Business Fair (September 28)
Pop-up Star Party
STEAM Around Town
2024 Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to our 2024 AB STEAM Scholarship Winners!
AB PIP STEM Co-chairs Dawn Petersen and Karen Pierce presented this year's awards to Mohana Bhuvanagiri, Naty Fantahun, Kimaya Gazula, Owen Pierce, Ajay Raina, and Shruthika Muthukumar Veena. Find out where these AB grads are headed on our Scholarships page.
2024 Previous Events
Thanks for joining the Acton-Boxborough BioBlitz to take inventory of our local wildlife.
A BioBlitz is a race against time to create a snapshot of the variety of life found in a specific location. Wildlife experts and citizen scientists, find and identify as many species of plants, animals and fungi as possible in the area within a set amount of time.
Thanks for celebrating AB PIP STEM's 24th anniversary and transition to AB STEAM by attending an astronomy play at Theater III.
Silent Sky is the true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt who explored a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries when women’s ideas were often dismissed.
Looking for STEM or STEAM classes, fairs and events?
Visit our friends at NewtonSTEM for lists of local STEM classes, science fairs, workshops and learning opportunities. Check them out!
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!
Acton Nature Guides are available for $10 from these local business partners:
Kitchen Outfitters in Acton Woods Plaza https://www.kitchen-outfitters.com
Silver Unicorn Bookstore in West Acton https://www.silverunicornbooks.com
Pedal Power Bike & Ski on Rt 2A, Acton https://www.pedpow.com
Contact Us
Susri Anuradha, Chair
KJ (Karen) Herther, Founder + Coach
Latest STEAM 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 STEAM 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!
Donations
We welcome donations of any amount to help support AB STEAM activities and events. Your donations may be eligible for matching gifts; ask your employer.
Please make checks payable to:
Acton-Boxborough Schools/AB STEAMPlease send checks to:
Acton-Boxborough Schools
Administration Building
15 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
Attention: AB STEAM Representative
Find Out More + Get Involved!
Interested in STEAM education? AB STEAM welcomes adults and students.
Attend an event, join our email list, read our brochure, check out the calendar. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ ABPIPSTEM
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