Announcing MITS' newest publication:
Science in the Garden: Inquiry-based Investigations for
Uncovering the Science Taking Place in Your Schoolyard Garden
Explore the science behind gardens with 23 inquiry-based investigations for K-8 students!
Click for Order Form (PDF)
Visit here often for updates on all of our programs!
2/8/12
Visit our
Regions Page to get info on each 2012 Summer Institute region - register today!
2/3/12
The 2012 Summer Institute registration form is live! Sign up online by
clicking here. Brochure coming soon!
2/1/12
The 2012 Summer Institute postcard is ready!
Click here to view info about this year's theme, regions and more!
1/31/12
Tuesday, March 27th's PDS session is currently FULL - if you'd like to be added to our waiting list, please fill out our online PDS registration form and select the waiting list option.
1/27/12
A big thank you to our presenters and participants for making the January 24th PDS a success! A special thank you goes to speakers Anamarija Frankic and Charlene Tuttle for their engaging and educational presentations.
01/10/12
The first session of the 2012 PDS Series (
Biomimicry: Natural Inspirations for Engineering Solutions, and
Inquiry, Science and You: How to Successfully Implement Science Practices Into Your Teaching) is coming up soon on Tuesday, January 24th - if you haven't registered, take a look at our
Seminar Series page to read up on speakers, sessions and pricing. Register soon to reserve your place!
12/01/11
The MITS 2012 Professional Development Seminars have been announced, and registration is now open! Check out the
Seminar Series page for speakers and registration info. Register today!
11/21/11
Announcing the 2012 MITS Summer Institute theme:
Explore, Investigate, Invent! Science and Engineering
Regions that will be offered are: Berkshires, Boston, Cape Cod (High School only), Central Massachusetts, Merrimack, Southeastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.
Keep watching for upcoming institute information!
11/20/11
- Are you interested in learning more about the science behind school gardens, or in need of garden-based activities for your students? Check out MITS' newest publication, Science in the Garden! The guide includes 23 inquiry-based investigations for K-8 students. Print the form at the top of the page to order a copy today!
- Check out KidWind Project, our newest supporting organization! KidWind engages students with hands-on experimentation using their Renewable Energy Kits. KidWind has effective interdisciplinary teaching tools that empower students to effectively communicate renewable energy concepts. In addition to KidWind's diverse selection of educational kits, they provides access to free curriculum, offer teacher trainings, and host national renewable energy challenges for students. KidWind helped MITS provide resources for our High School Institute participants’ classrooms this year!
- Take a look at our Regions page for a peek at photos from the 2011 Summer Institutes!
- The next SeaPerch workshop will take place on Monday, December 12th, and Tuesday, December 13th. Updated: All spaces are filled at this time.
10/7/11
MITS is pleased to announce the addition of 2 new members to our team! Deborah Forter is our new Associate Development Director, and Philip Kimball has joined the MITS Board. Welcome, Deb and Phil!
8/4/11
7/25/11
7/24/11
A big thanks to all our participants, instructors and supporters for making the 2011 Summer Institutes a success! Check back here soon for photos!
5/17/2011
MITS is offering a pre-conference Sea Perch workshop at the National Marine Educators Association Conference in Boston, MA June 28 & 29. Please visit the conference website for more information:
National Marine Educators Association Conference, Boston MA
4/30/2011
Job Opportunity with MITS - We are seeking a part-time
Associate Development Director to join our team in Quincy, MA. For more details, please view the
Associate Development Director Description (PDF). *Position has been filled*
4/26/2011
Registrations for the Summer Institute are coming in and we are looking forward to another great summer working with new and returning participants. Our newest Brochure for
Science Sleuths: Inquiry-based Science, Technology and Literacy should be arriving in mailboxes and at our partner organizations this week.
4/12/2011
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has selected MITS' Southeast Region as a Professional Development Institute for 2011. The registration fee for this region will be waived by DESE!
3/26/2011
Thank you to Dr. Joe Heimlich of Ohio State University for his fabulous presentation at yesterday's Professional Development Seminar on program evaluation.
3/11/2011 -
Our New Program! Summer Institute for High School Teachers
We are happy to announce that Buzzards Bay, MA will be the home for MITS' newest program:
From STEM to Stern: Inquiry-based Science Investigations for High School Classrooms
3/10/2011
Executive Director, Sandra Ryack-Bell is in San Francisco, CA at the 2011 National Science Teachers Association Annual Conference. For more information on the presentations and exhibits, visit the
NSTA 2011 National Conference website.
2/16/2011
A special 'Thank You' to Andrew Stone and Karen Worth, our presenters at yesterday's Professional Development Seminar in Worcester, and another 'Thank You' to those who participated in this great seminar.
2/15/2011
Welcome to our new website! We hope you can now more easily navigate around our site. With all website updates, we are working to catch any dead links. If you have any technical difficulties, please email Lauren at
lglorioso@mits.org