SCIENCE ON STATE STREET 2026
EXHIBITORS
12:00PM – 3:00PM
Christa McAuliffe Center and O’Connor Parking Lot
Framingham State University
Rain or Shine! In case of bad weather all exhibits will move indoors.
Artemis II through IV Science - NASA Solar System Ambassador
The Artemis II mission will carry astronauts farther from Earth and closer to the Moon than any human has been in over half a century. Let's talk with NASA Solar System Ambassador Cassandra about all the science we have to look forward to!
Bright Brains, Happy Hands! - Development Experience & Motor Recovery Lab at Boston University
Explore mystery touch boxes, brain teasers, speed stacking, and coloring stations to learn more about how bright brains guide happy hands! The DEMR Lab is excited to share neuroscience with you!
Build a Lightsaber - MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Learn about circuitry by assembling a lightsaber with MIT Lincoln Laboratory made from popsicle sticks, LED, copper tape, and coin battery.
Building Empathy for Planet Earth - DISCOVERY MUSEUM
Join the Discovery Museum with hands on activities that encourage young children to cultivate a love of nature and empathy for our environment.
Connecting with your Child Through Social-Emotional Learning - FSU Education Department
Discover the science of SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) through games, activities, books, and songs led by Framingham State Education Majors.
devices in the human body - Boston scientific
Come explore how medical devices are used in the body with an interactive demo. Boston Scientific’s matching game will show where medical devices work to connecting anatomy, engineering, and real-world healthcare.
Discover MATLAB and Simulink - MathWorks
Discover how MATLAB by MathWorks powers the technology they use every day and can engage with hands-on demos featuring image processing, deep learning, and more.
Earth from the International Space Station - NASA Solar System Ambassador
Understand with NASA Solar System Ambassador Mary how global observation and monitoring from the International Space Station (ISS) provides a unique perspective of the Earth and the benefits of this environmental information that is gathered.
Earth’s Hidden Energy - Little Innovators, Big Dreams
Through an interactive presentation, Little Innovators, Big Dreams, encourages participants to learn about the harmful effects of fossil fuels. They will lead participants in a short craft regarding the layers of the earth.
Energy Efficent Dollhouse - Abode Energy Management
Explore a dollhouse retrofitted with several types of clean energy technology by Abode Energy Management.
EQUITABLE SAVING - CLEAResult / Mass Save
Learn about how CLEAResult / Mass Save represents the program provided by the sponsoring Utilities with the goal of equitably saving Massachusetts residents energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Explore the Invisible Universe - NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory
Learn how NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory looks into the hidden parts of our cosmos, compare space images to pictures of things on Earth (which is which??), listen to space data turned to sound, and hold a dead star in your hand!
FOSS AT SOSS
Free Open-Source Software (FOSS) is at the core of modern science activities. Join us in exploring its important roll in data storage, analysis and experimental design, focusing on Linux OS.
FSU Undergraduate Admissions
Learn more about Framingham State University and all we have to offer! Grab some FSU gear and learn how you can become a ram!
From the depths of the earth, all the way to the sun…and everything in between! - FSU Environment, Society and Sustainability, STEM club
See an amazing display of several rocks and fossils and demonstration of weather in a tank! Look at the sun with a solar scope or build a structure that is “Earthquake resistant”, and much more with FSU Environment, Society and Sustainability, STEM club.
Fun with Dash Robots - FRANKENS.T.E.A.M.
Join FrankenS.T.E.A.M. for some fun activities. Shoot baskets, draw, and collect items, then make Dash talk and dance to celebrate your success.
GEOTHERMAL DRILLERS ASSOCIATION
Explore GDA’s interactive exhibit to explore geothermal energy!
Get Energized! Hands-on Energy Explorations - Eversource
Engage in hands-on energy fun for all ages with Eversource! Play efficiency and conservation games, light up a circuit, create a UV beaded solar chameleon, and learn simple ways to save energy at home!
Hands-On Biomedical STEM Program for Future Doctors and Innovators - Pathway BioMedx
Explore Pathway BioMedx’s year round hands-on biomedical lab experiences in molecular biology, clinical simulation, AI, and bioengineering through small cohorts, real tools, and mentorship for middle and high school students.
How community solar works - Mass Energize
Discover with Mass Energize how solar energy can electrify apartments and home without solar panels installation. Explore a model of the cycle of community solar with models build by students.
Internships & Funding - Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
Stop by The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) table to learn more about their Internship Challenge - a workforce development program focused on enhancing the talent pipeline for Massachusetts companies engaged in life sciences.
Life Cycle Thinking, Sustainability, and Our Everyday Lives - FSU Campus sustainability
FSU Campus Sustainability's exhibition introduces life cycle thinking and carbon calculation, helping students understand how everyday products use resources, create emissions, and impact the environment.
Light Beyond the Rainbow - New England Section of Optica
Visit New England Section of Optica to explore the colorful and bizarre nature of light, both visible and invisible, with hands on demos of color, heat vision, and much more.
Masons in space - Joseph Warren Soley Lodge
Learn and discuss with Joseph Warren Soley Lodge about the number of distinguished American astronauts that were also Freemasons.
Math GAMES AND PRIZES! - Russian School of Mathematics metrowest
Win a prize from RSM-MetroWest’s math activities and learn about the offerings of top-quality instruction in mathematics for children grades Pre-K through 12.
One Health: Animals, Humans, and the World Around Us - Cummings school of veterinary medicine at tufts university
Join Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University to learn more about all the ways that animal and human lives impact each other and how important animal health is to our eco-systems and in our communities.
Solar Observing - MIT Astrogazers
Gaze through MIT Astrogazers’ solar telescope at our nearest star, the Sun! Peer at sunspots, flares, and other solar phenomena while asking your questions. We love sharing the universe with you!
Supporting wild pollinators - Bee Campus USA
Did you know that there are nearly 400 species of bees in Massachusetts? Visit our Bee Campus USA table to learn about local, wild pollinator species and how to provide habitat to support them.
Sustainability and High-Performance Building - New Ecology
Discover green building and decarbonization projects, their impacts, and how New Ecology utilizes leading-edge standards to push the envelope of what is possible using building science.
Take A Closer Look: Microscopes with the STEM Van - Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
Look through a microscope at bug and plant material or find something new to discover on the ground using our hand held digital microscopes with Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts.
The Invisible Battle: How Your Body Fights Bacteria and Viruses - STEM Division, MassBay Community College
They are invisible to the eye, but bacteria play a major role in our everyday lives - join a MassBay biotechnology student to explore the world of bacteria and viruses.
Wall Details and Heat Loss in Buildings - Linnean solutions LLC
Test several wall details for high performance buildings, using physical models of wall systems, a heat lamp, and an infrared camera with Linnean Solutions LLC.
Wild in the Water - Mass Audubon
Take a close-up look at the small creatures with different body parts and behaviors that live in local freshwater ponds, lakes, and vernal pools. Mass Audubon will teach you how they help you and how you can help them!