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Emily Shepard
August 5, 2020
Newsletter

Summer 2020 Newsletter

Emily Shepard
August 5, 2020
Newsletter
Summer 2020 Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE: MN STEM Notes: Increased Precipitation and Stream Flow | From the MAS Archives: Evening Grosbeaks | MN Science Museum Openings | STEM from Home Resources

Emily Shepard
June 29, 2020
Newsletter

June 2020 Newsletter

Emily Shepard
June 29, 2020
Newsletter
June 2020 Newsletter

Implications of Racism Permeate STEM in Minnesota | Maplewood Nature Center Closes | Science Fair Spotlight: Ecolab Award Winners | MN STEM Institutions Respond to George Floyd's Death | Lara Maupin Named MAS Executive Director

Tagged: SSEF, Science Bowl, FORSE

Emily Shepard
May 22, 2020
Newsletter

May 2020 Newsletter

Emily Shepard
May 22, 2020
Newsletter
May 2020 Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE: Minnetonka graduate launches science fair project | MN citizen science | 2020 natural resources science fair projects | MAS board member awarded Fulbright | MN STEM news and virtual events

Tagged: SSEF

Emily Shepard
May 20, 2020
Testimonial

Minnetonka Graduate Launches Science Fair Project to the Next Level

Emily Shepard
May 20, 2020
Testimonial
Minnetonka Graduate Launches Science Fair Project to the Next Level

Parthiv Krishna’s experience in the fair has already greatly impacted his STEM pathway. Following the advice of several Seagate judges, Parthiv pursued a patent on the drone technology he developed for the MSSEF.

Tagged: SSEF, alumni

Emily Shepard
April 24, 2020
Newsletter

April 2020 Newsletter

Emily Shepard
April 24, 2020
Newsletter
April 2020 Newsletter

MAS Pivots to Virtual Science Fair and JSHS | MN Students Win at National JSHS STEM from Home Resources | Highlights of 2020 Science Fair and JSHS Local Citizen Science Projects| Seagate Motivates Students

Tagged: SSEF, JSHS

Emily Shepard
April 10, 2020
Press Release

SEAGATE MOTIVATES STEM STUDENTS WITH GENEROUS AWARDS

Emily Shepard
April 10, 2020
Press Release
SEAGATE MOTIVATES STEM STUDENTS WITH GENEROUS AWARDS

Middle and high school students from across Minnesota competed virtually this year in the 83rd annual Minnesota State Science & Engineering Fair (SSEF).

Tagged: SSEF

Emily Shepard
April 8, 2020
Press Release

TOP STEM STUDENTS FROM ACROSS MINNESOTA RECOGNIZED AT VIRTUAL STATE SCIENCE FAIR

Emily Shepard
April 8, 2020
Press Release
TOP STEM STUDENTS FROM ACROSS MINNESOTA RECOGNIZED AT VIRTUAL STATE SCIENCE FAIR

Middle and high school students from across Minnesota competed virtually in the 83rd annual Minnesota State Science & …

Tagged: SSEF

Emily Shepard
April 7, 2020
Press Release

TOP MINNESOTA STEM STUDENTS COMPETE VIRTUALLY AMID CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Emily Shepard
April 7, 2020
Press Release
TOP MINNESOTA STEM STUDENTS COMPETE VIRTUALLY AMID CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Sixty-eight students presented 54 original research projects virtually in the 2020 North Central Regional JSHS. STEM professionals serving…

Tagged: JSHS

Emily Shepard
March 25, 2020

Science Fair and JSHS Social Media Contest

Emily Shepard
March 25, 2020
Science Fair and JSHS Social Media Contest

Since we can’t be together in person this year, we put together a social media contest to encourage everyone to share information from their projects and stories related to STEM.

Tagged: SSEF, JSHS

Emily Shepard
March 21, 2020
Newsletter

Newsletter Special Edition: COVID-19 Updates and Educational Resources

Emily Shepard
March 21, 2020
Newsletter
Newsletter Special Edition: COVID-19 Updates and Educational Resources

IN THIS ISSUE: Message from MAS Interim Executive Director | Minnesota COVID-19 News and Resources | MAS Program Updates | DOE Cancels National Science Bowl…

Emily Shepard
March 20, 2020
Press Release

TOP MINNESOTA STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN VIRTUAL STATE SCIENCE FAIR

Emily Shepard
March 20, 2020
Press Release
TOP MINNESOTA STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN VIRTUAL STATE SCIENCE FAIR

Middle and high school students from across Minnesota who were planning to come together at Benilde-St. Margaret’s School in St. Louis Park, MN, to compete in the 83rd annual…

Tagged: SSEF

Emily Shepard
March 18, 2020
Press Release

TOP SCIENCE STUDENTS COMPETE IN REGIONAL STEM RESEARCH PAPER COMPETITION

Emily Shepard
March 18, 2020
Press Release
TOP SCIENCE STUDENTS COMPETE IN REGIONAL STEM RESEARCH PAPER COMPETITION

Students who had planned to gather at Benilde-St. Margaret’s School on March 26 to compete in the North Central Regional Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (JSHS)…

Tagged: JSHS

Emily Shepard
March 13, 2020
News Article

Spring Event Updates: COVID-19 Announcement

Emily Shepard
March 13, 2020
News Article
Spring Event Updates: COVID-19 Announcement

It is with great disappointment that MAS must announce several cancellations and changes to our upcoming Spring events due to the current Coronavirus health crisis. Please know that we have made these…

Tagged: SSEF, Science Bowl, WURS

Emily Shepard
March 11, 2020
Newsletter

March 2020 Newsletter

Emily Shepard
March 11, 2020
Newsletter
March 2020 Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE: FORSE Culminates at Bdote Science Fair | Alumni Spotlight: Carolyn Jons | Judges Needed for Science Fair and JSHS | Comedian David Harris will Emcee MAS Trivia Fundraiser | MN STEM News and Events

Tagged: WURS, SSEF, Science Bowl, JSHS, FORSE

Emily Shepard
March 3, 2020
News Article, Testimonial

MAS Alum Carolyn Jons: “Science Fair certainly ignited my passion for discovery”

Emily Shepard
March 3, 2020
News Article, Testimonial
MAS Alum Carolyn Jons: “Science Fair certainly ignited my passion for discovery”

Seven-time State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) participant Carolyn Jons soaked up every bit of her many experiences with MAS programs.

Tagged: SSEF, JSHS, Science Bowl, alumni

Emily Shepard
February 18, 2020
Newsletter

February 2020 Newsletter

Emily Shepard
February 18, 2020
Newsletter
February 2020 Newsletter

In this issue: 2020 Science Bowl Results | 2020 Science Fair Keynote Speaker Announced | Seagate's Environmental Commitments | MAS at Science Fusion | MAS Trivia Fundraiser | FORSE Wraps Up Third Year

Tagged: Science Bowl, SSEF, WURS

Emily Shepard
February 12, 2020
Press Release

Wayzata Central Middle School Wins 2020 Minnesota Middle School Science Bowl

Emily Shepard
February 12, 2020
Press Release
Wayzata Central Middle School Wins 2020 Minnesota Middle School Science Bowl

Wayzata Central’s Team 1 did not suffer a single loss as it competed against 18 other teams from 12 Minnesota middle schools…

Tagged: Science Bowl

Emily Shepard
January 28, 2020
Press Release

Wayzata High School Wins 2020 Minnesota High School Science Bowl

Emily Shepard
January 28, 2020
Press Release
Wayzata High School Wins 2020 Minnesota High School Science Bowl

Wayzata High School’s unrivaled Science Bowl team will be returning to Washington, DC to defend their 2019 national title this year.

Tagged: Science Bowl

Emily Shepard
January 21, 2020
Press Release

20 Middle School Teams Gather to Compete at Minnesota Regional Science Bowl

Emily Shepard
January 21, 2020
Press Release
20 Middle School Teams Gather to Compete at Minnesota Regional Science Bowl

100 middle school students from across Minnesota will show off their science and math skills on…

Tagged: Science Bowl

Emily Shepard
January 14, 2020
Newsletter

January 2020 Newsletter

Emily Shepard
January 14, 2020
Newsletter
January 2020 Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE: Students Share their Science Fair Inspirations | FORSE Students Delve into Experiments | 180 High School Students to Compete in Science Bowl | Diversity…

Tagged: Science Bowl, FORSE, SSEF, JSHS

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