U.S. Physics Team Test
The U.S. Physics Team Test(USPT 2025) will be held February 12, 2025, 4:15 – 6:00pm at AB STEAM, 136 Great Road, Acton MA. Any students interested in taking the test should contact us at actonpip@gmail.com.
Spaces are limited. Students must register by January 16.
10 students (7 ready to enroll)
75 minute test
Donation: $25/student for test. Scholarships available.
Proctor: Ruchi Jain
Astronomy in the Park
Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston will be on the fields of NARA with some incredible telescopes for a family star party. The moon will be at its first quarter phase and Jupiter will be rising in the early evening skies with Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune already up for viewing!
This event is open to everyone and perfect for families, but no pets please. Families with 7th graders are encouraged to attend, as Astronomy is part of the 7th grade curriculum. Ages 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult! Dress warmly… bring several layers and perhaps a hat and gloves. We will be outdoors with plenty of hot beverages and other refreshments for you to enjoy.
Bring a headlamp or flashlight with a red light source to protect our night vision. We’ll have red cellophane available to cover white light sources. We ask that you follow these flashlight etiquette rules:
Use a small one to keep the stray light low.
Point it toward the ground only.
Cover it with several layers of red cellophane or use a red LED light. Red light doesn’t affect our adaptation to night vision unless it’s too bright or pointed directly into someone’s eyes.
Stars for Starters: Book Reading
Join us at the library on Wednesday, November 6 (early release day) for astronomy basics. The AML Children’s Librarian, Robert Carter, will host a "Stars for Starters" book reading in the 1st floor meeting room. For elementary students and their parents or guardians
2024 Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to our six graduating AB seniors and AB STEAM scholarship recipients! Co-chairs Dawn Peterson and Karen Pierce with this year's grads are pictured below.
The scholarship winners and their intended universities include:
Mohana Bhuvanagiri, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Naty Fantahun, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Kimaya Gazula, Boston University
Owen Pierce, University of Vermont
Ajay Raina, Northeastern University
Shruthika Muthukumar Veena, University of Pittsburgh