Learn about an initiative on the North Shore that is promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills through a unique platform – hydroponic gardening. Through the non-profit STEM Garden Institute program, students are not only introduced to the key disciplines of STEM, but they also learn important business and entrepreneurial skills through sales and team-building activities. STEM Garden Institute co-founders Janet and Gerry Lorden, along with Dr. Michael Barnett from the Lynch School of Education at Boston College, will
present at the North Shore Technology Council
breakfast on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 7:00 - 9:00 AM (7:00 AM networking and
continental breakfast; 8:15 AM program begins); 8:15 AM program begins). Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott Street, Danvers, MA. Register for this event at www.nstc.org. The registration fee is $25 for NSTC members and $50 for non-members. E-mail events@nstc.org for more information. Sponsored by Applied Materials.
The STEM Garden Institute was founded in 2010 to address the growing concern that there are simply not enough qualified American candidates to fulfill the growing number of high tech jobs. In fact, if this trend keeps us, the National Commission on Mathematics and Science reports that by 2018, the U.S. may be short as many as three million high-skilled workers. In the North Shore region alone, 16 out of the 20 fastest growing companies are in STEM-related fields.
Through hydroponics, students at the STEM Garden Institute are introduced to the four key disciplines of STEM by learning about subjects such as solar energy, soil chemistry, photosynthesis, and water purification. In addition to the core competencies of STEM, students gain important entrepreneurial skills by selling their products at local farmers markets. They also learn how to work together successfully as a team, value nutrition, and build a stronger sense of community by working closely with towns and schools.
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About the North Shore Technology Council
The North Shore Technology Council (NSTC) is a non-profit, volunteer-led organization with a mission to be the leading collaborative for fostering technology businesses in Massachusetts' north-of-Boston region. The council's mission is to build a strong ecosystem for the success of technology businesses North of Boston by facilitating collaboration, networking, professional growth and economic development in a collegial fashion. The NSTC welcomes the participation of technology businesses, senior executive and employees of technology businesses, entrepreneurs, companies that support technology businesses, academic and governmental units and non profits. The council is on the Web at www.nstc.org. Its office is at the Cummings Center, in Beverly, Massachusetts. For more information call, 978-335-5234.
