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Lake Massapoag Design Challenge 2025

Thank you to all of our 2025 Design Challenge Participants!

We are extremely grateful to everyone who helped make our inaugural Design Challenge such a success. In this STEAM activity, participants developed plans to help keep Lake Massapoag clean, bringing creativity, innovation, and excellent ideas to the table. Thank you all for helping us create a space for learning, inspiration, and fun!

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We are excited to bring this wonderful STEAM opportunity to our community! We invite Sharon Middle School students to participate in a free design program where they will learn problem-solving skills, explore creative tools, and discover how they can make a real difference in their community. 

 

Our team is dedicated to making this experience educational, inspiring, and fun. The program is led by Paulo Nunes, President of Rocket Club, who brings years of experience running one of New York City and New Jersey’s most successful STEAM programs.

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This four-week program is FREE and begins Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Sharon Public Library. ​​

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Key Dates

  • November 13: Kickoff  -  Sharon Public Library, virtual, 3:30–5:00 PM

  • November 20: Speaker Series #1 — “Then and Now: Lake Massapoag” and TinkerCAD/Scratch  -  Sharon Public Library, virtual, 3:30 - 5:00 PM

  • December 4: Speaker Series #2 - "How to do a Presentation" and demonstration of 3D printing; pairing of teams with mentors; working on your project in groups  -  Sharon Public Library and virtual 3:30 - 5:00 PM

  • December 6: Project submission deadline

  •  December 8: Finalists Announcement

  • December 10: Finalist Presentations  -  Sharon Public Library Community Room B, 1:30–3:30 PM

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Applications due by noon on November 20, 2025.

LAKE WATER QUALITY PROJECT FRAMEWORK

PHASE 1: RESEARCH & EXECUTION

1. Problem Statement: Define the core question you want to answer about the Lake's water quality

2. Research: Learn key water quality indicators (e.g., pH, nitrates, dissolved oxygen) and their pollution sources

3. Data Collection: Collect data from different sources

4. Model Development: Create a digital (CAD, Scratch), physical 3D model, or poster to visualize your proposed solution

PHASE 2: ANALYSIS & REPORTING

5. Results & Conclusion: Summarize your proposed solution / tool

6. Significance: Explain why this tool matters for raising awareness and protecting local waterways

7. Future Research & Development: Suggest next steps to further develop your solution

8. Acknowledgements: Thank mentors, teachers, and organizations who provided help

9. Bibliography: List all your sources (websites, books, articles)

PRESENT FRAMEWORK AND SOLUTION IN 5 TO 10 SLIDES

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Meet the Design Challenge Team

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