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Jr.Tech Alumni moves on to study robotics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute!

April 29, 2013

“I had always aspired to be an engineer, however, I had truly never given much thought to what sort of engineer I wanted to become. It was purely by chance that I was enrolled in the Jr. Tech Lego robotics program, and it was there that I found what I truly wanted to do. Through [...]

National Grid awards $25,000 grant to support the summit and other STEM focused initiatives at Jr. Tech. Inc.

February 28, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jr.Tech, Inc. February 10, 2013 JR. TECH TO HOST ONE DAY CAREER SUMMIT FOCUSING ON STEM AND CLOSING THE FEMALE GENDER GAP National Grid awards $25,000 grant to support the summit and other STEM focused initiatives at Jr. Tech. Inc. Barnstable, MA – Jr. Tech, Inc., a nonprofit educational [...]

Solar Power Camp. A Bright Idea! – 2013 April Vacation Camp

February 27, 2013

Have fun under the Sun in this hands-on camp. Harness and use Solar Energy to create solar-powered projects, artwork, sun spinners, UV key chains and more. Use Sun power to make a solar snack of Sun Tea, sun-cooked s’mores and pizza! Build a sun clock, a solar car, solar glasses and a spectrograph to split [...]

Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) – 2013 April Vacation Camp

February 27, 2013

Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) ROV’s are becoming a critically important technology for undersea exploration, research, recovery, rescue, trenching and more. Scientists and Engineers use small unmanned ROV’s equipped with cameras to probe the oceans for targets such as shipwrecks, earthquake zones, oil spills and deep-ocean vents. In this hands-on program, you and your team will [...]

2013 Workshops Open For Enrollment!

October 23, 2012

1/26 – Brand NEW Workshop – Simple Machines 2/9 & 3/2 – LEGO Programming Level 1 3/9 – LEGO Programming Advanced 5/18 – Medieval Crusades & Water Balloon Skirmishes! 5/18 – Brand NEW – Simple Machines Go to http://www.juniortech.org to enroll now!

Brand new LEGO Simple Machines workshop!

October 9, 2012

New for 2013!Jr.Tech is offering a workshop for younger students in grades 4, 5, & 6 to experience the mechanical and structural principles of simple machines and structures by building and manipulating models and completing design challenges using specially designed LEGO® Education sets. An example challenge…Build a Clean Sweeper: Design and build a machine that [...]

The Wanderer: Enrichment Program for Female Students

February 6, 2012

The Wanderer, serving communities in southeastern Massachusetts, featured this article about the 2012 Sci-Tech Girl Expo. Enrichment Program for Female Students

Cape Cod Times cites Jr. Tech in article about (video) gaming

February 6, 2012

Jr. Tech’s gaming program got mention in this article by Sean Gonsalves at the Cape Cod Times.

STEM Education in Our Schools (STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) By: Randy Moore

November 15, 2011

Why should we be concerned about this subject?: Data taken over the past few years from students taking the SATs indicates that only about 26% of these students are interested in pursuing STEM related career fields. There is a growing concern that this level is too low to keep the United States competitive in a [...]

Announcing Keynote Speaker for SciTech Girl Expo on April 7

October 31, 2011

Jr.Tech announces Keynote Speaker for SciTech Girl. Faith Ball is the Engineering Sr. Manager at Lockheed Martin Marion. Faith has been working in the field of engineering and technical management her entire career since graduating from University of Rhode Island in 1983 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Faith has worked at several defense corporations leading [...]

Jr.Tech announces SciTech Girl Expo running April 7

October 26, 2011

SciTech Girl Expo will be hosted by Jr.Tech in partnership with Massachusetts Maritime Academy on Saturday, April 7, 2012. SciTech Girl is a one-day STEM expo for girls in grades 9 – 12 interested in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Enrollment is now open. Go to http://www.juniortech.org or call 774-994-2097.

Verizon Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to Jr.Tech

October 11, 2011

The Verizon Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to Jr.Tech, Inc. The generous funds by the Verizon Foundation will be used to develop and implement (5) new science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workshops.

Jr.Tech receives NGCP grant

October 10, 2011

Jr.Tech receives $1,000 grant by the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP), funded by the National Science Foundation, for its 2012 SciTech Girl Expo. SciTech Girl Expo is a STEM Expo geared specifically for girls in grades 9 – 12. The activities include an entire day filled with opportunities for girls to hear from, meet, and work [...]

The Barnstable Patriot is a Media Sponsor of the 2011 Summer STEM Workshops offered by Jr.Tech.

June 17, 2011

Thank you to our Media Sponsor, The Barnstable Patriot, for inserting our 2011 Summer Flyer into the newspaper.

Jr.Tech announces Cape Cod Times as a Media Sponsor for the 2011 Summer Workshops

June 16, 2011

Thanks Cape Cod Times for sponsoring Jr.Tech’s display advertisements for the 2011 Summer Workshops!

Announcing 2011 Summer Programs

May 4, 2011

Please check out the calendar section for July & August.

Thank you CCEDC for awarding Jr.Tech a $10,000 grant award.

February 8, 2011

The Cape Cod Economic Development Council (CCEDC) awarded Jr.Tech a grant in the sum of $10,000 for the development of new pilot workshops.

Jr.Tech announces Sci-Tech Girl Expo coming Saturday, April 9 for girls in grades 9 – 12

February 1, 2011

Breaking news…. On Saturday, April 9, Jr.Tech in partnership with Massachusetts Maritime Academy, is hosting Sci-Tech Girl Expo for high school girls interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Keynote guest speaker – Dr. Susan Avery, Director and President of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

Shout out to Business Center of Cape Cod – thanks for the donation

February 1, 2011

Shout out and thanks to Business Center of Cape Cod for donating a large logo banner for jr.tech to use at events. Thanks Ray and thanks to your entire staff as they always make us feel welcome and provide fantastic customer service.

Cape Cod Foundation awards Jr.Tech $1,000 grant.

January 18, 2011

Cape Cod Foundation through the Andrew S. and Katherine Y. Keck Fund has awarded Jr.Tech a grant in the sum of $1,000. The funds will be used in the development of five new STEM workshops.

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