AB PIP STEM
Acton Boxborough
Parent Involvement Project
Science Technology Engineering Math
Making Science Fun!
We host + sponsor FREE K-12 STEM educational events, encourage parent participation and welcome volunteers in Acton + Boxborough, Massachusetts.
What's New?
2024 Acton-Boxborough BioBlitz
Please join us from April 26 through April 29 for the Acton-Boxborough BioBlitz to take inventory of our local wildlife during Earth Month.
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. What kind of wildlife lives here? Let’s find out this April!
How to participate? Download the iNaturalist app on your smartphone, search for projects and click the Nature of Acton and Boxborough April 2024 project.
If you haven't joined the project, visit the iNaturalist website.
Learn about the AB Bioblitz + Green Events.
Astronomers: don't miss Silent Sky at Theater III in Acton
Join us to celebrate AB PIP STEM's 25th anniversary and transition to AB STEAM by attending an astronomy play at Theater III in Acton on Saturday, April 27 at 8pm.
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.
Find out more about the play plus other dates and times for this performance.
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
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!
Donations
Acton-Boxborough PIP welcomes donations of any amount to help support AB PIP STEM activities and events. Your donations may be eligible for matching gifts; ask your employer.
Please make checks payable to:
Acton-Boxborough Schools/AB PIP STEMPlease send checks to:
Acton-Boxborough Schools
Administration Building
15 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
Attention: AB PIP STEM Representative
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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