by Ted Hess -Mahan | Sep 13, 2019 | Newton, Newton Culture Fix, STEM |
The 25th season of Newton’s New Philharmonia Orchestra opens with a gala concert and reception on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon St., Newton Centre. The concert features internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Catie Curtis,...
by Chuck Tanowitz | Jun 16, 2019 | STEM |
As many are aware, I’m a coach on the Newton LigerBots, the high school-level FIRST robotics team here in the city. On Monday we’ll be hosting our annual information night for parents interested in starting FIRST Lego League (FLL) and Junior FLL Robotics...
by Chuck Tanowitz | Nov 15, 2018 | Newtonville, Schools, STEM
It’s that time of year again when the LigerBots host a FIRST LEGO League tournament. We do this every year and it’s a great time. This one is a “qualifier” round with the Eastern Massachusetts State Championship coming up in December. On...
by Bruce Henderson | Oct 25, 2018 | STEM |
What is Newton doing for Massachusetts STEM Week? This Saturday, we’re going to Think Big! The Newton Free Library, John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club, and NewtonSTEM are hosting their third gathering of middle- and high-school students to meet and talk...
by Chuck Tanowitz | Apr 15, 2018 | Schools, STEM
Great news! This past weekend the LigerBots secured their spot in the World Championships in Detroit! Now that the team has gotten there, it needs to actually get there! The team, comprised of students from both Newton high schools, finished the 3-day New England... by Chuck Tanowitz | Apr 12, 2018 | Education, STEM
The LigerBots, Newton’s FIRST Robotics team is on the field this weekend competing at the New England District Championships. Matches started today with qualifiers today and tomorrow, the finals wrap up on Saturday. The whole thing is happening at BU’s...
by Chuck Tanowitz | Mar 17, 2018 | Schools, STEM
So you’re sitting around on a Saturday, not really into the March Madness game that happens to be on CBS, so what do you? Here’s an idea, watch our own Newton Robotics team, the LigerBots! I’ll be in the stands and watching it all live from the North...
by Bruce Henderson | Jun 22, 2017 | Crowd sourcing needed, Mayor's office, STEM, Upper Falls |
It’s time to brainstorm. This summer, a team of six high-school interns, under the mentorship of local e-commerce software company Unbound Commerce, wants to build a mobile app to meet the needs of some organization or community in Newton. What should they...
by Ralph Ranalli | May 6, 2014 | STEM, Teens |
Yarn-stormed, that is: I noticed this addition to the bike-rack bench and this… …late last week. I’ve since been watching other sign posts for evidence of yarn, but been disappointed. Today, I finally called Ellen Meyers, the library’s...
by Bruce Henderson | Apr 16, 2014 | Newton North, Newton South, STEM |
Through tremendous effort this season, the award-winning Newton Ligerbots have succeeded in sending their robot on a 1,143-mile mission… to St. Louis! Now they need your financial support so the robot can complete its mission at the biggest robotics competition...
by Bruce Henderson | Dec 11, 2013 | Newton North, STEM |
This week in Washington, DC, Newton North HS junior Kavish Gandhi and his teammate from Lexington, Noah Golowich, won a $50,000 scholarship for winning second place nationwide in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology. This is a huge achievement,...