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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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5 environmental justice Events Found
Monthly South River Water Testing - April
Community water testing project as part of the Adopt-A-Stream state program. Volunteers will collect data on water sources in their neighborhoods along the South River. The event starts in the parking lot and proceeds down the trail to the first shoals for testing and community learning. This initiative emerged from Environmental Justice Forums/Townhalls where community members expressed interest in understanding health risks from water and air in their neighborhoods.
Everett Park
Free
4/19/26
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Apr
19
Monthly South River Water Testing - April
Recurring
Community water testing project as part of the Adopt-A-Stream state program. Volunteers will collect data on water sources in their neighborhoods along the South River. The event starts in the parking lot and proceeds down the trail to the first shoals for testing and community learning. This initiative emerged from Environmental Justice Forums/Townhalls where community members expressed interest in understanding health risks from water and air in their neighborhoods.
Free
In-Person
Apr 19, 2:00 PM ET
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Science on State Street 2026
Annual science festival organized by the Christa McAuliffe Center in collaboration with MetroWest STEM Education Network. Features exhibits focused on planet Earth themes, exploring science, technology, engineering, and math as they relate to environmental justice, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability. Rain or shine event - in case of bad weather, all exhibits will move indoors. Exhibitor registration available.
Christa McAuliffe Center and O'Connor Parking Lot
Free
4/25/26
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Apr
25
Science on State Street 2026
Annual science festival organized by the Christa McAuliffe Center in collaboration with MetroWest STEM Education Network. Features exhibits focused on planet Earth themes, exploring science, technology, engineering, and math as they relate to environmental justice, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability. Rain or shine event - in case of bad weather, all exhibits will move indoors. Exhibitor registration available.
Free
In-Person
Apr 25, 5:00 PM ET
Science Festival
Environmental Science
Sustainability
Renewable Energy
Environmental Justice
Stem Education
Community Event
Exhibits
Planet Earth
Outdoor Event
Sourced:
https://cm-center.org/event/soss2026
02-11-2026
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Leadership for Social Change
A two-week residential summer program for high school students (grades 10-12) focused on building leadership skills and driving positive change in communities. Students analyze systemic social issues, develop civic strategies, work with local organizations, and create individual action plans. The program combines academics, fieldwork, skill-building, and reflection with exploration of topics like educational inequity, neighborhood segregation, environmental justice, community health, and public policy. Students earn 1 Tufts Credit (Pass/Fail) and live in air-conditioned dormitories with full meals and campus access. Application opens December 1, 2025, with materials due May 1, 2026.
Tufts University
$5,750.00 - Resi...
$5,750.00 - Residential Program Fee includes all program activities, dormitory accommodation, meals, campus facilities access, excursions, and 24-hour residential care
7/5/26
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Jul
5
Leadership for Social Change
A two-week residential summer program for high school students (grades 10-12) focused on building leadership skills and driving positive change in communities. Students analyze systemic social issues, develop civic strategies, work with local organizations, and create individual action plans. The program combines academics, fieldwork, skill-building, and reflection with exploration of topics like educational inequity, neighborhood segregation, environmental justice, community health, and public policy. Students earn 1 Tufts Credit (Pass/Fail) and live in air-conditioned dormitories with full meals and campus access. Application opens December 1, 2025, with materials due May 1, 2026.
$5,750.00 - Resi...
$5,750.00 - Residential Program Fee includes all program activities, dormitory accommodation, meals, campus facilities access, excursions, and 24-hour residential care
In-Person
Jul 5, 2026
Leadership
Social Change
Civic Engagement
Community Service
Social Justice
Policy Analysis
Residential Program
Summer Program
College Credit
High School Students
Tufts University
Boston Area
Environmental Justice
Community Health
Grassroots Movements
Project-Based Learning
02-12-2026
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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit on Climate Science, Medicine, & Health
A week-long intensive program where high school students explore climate change issues through the lens of science, public health, medicine, economics, and policy. Students choose an Action Focus (Climate Science, Communications, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Justice, Global Health, Healthcare, or Policy & Advocacy) and develop a Community Action Plan. The program includes workshops with climate influencers, guest speakers, field trips around Boston, visits to Harvard campus museums and the Boston Museum of Science. Students receive a Certificate of Completion from Harvard Chan C-CHANGE. Accommodations are at Simmons University residence halls.
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
$5,390.00 - $5,3...
$5,390.00 - $5,390 + airfare
7/11/26
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Jul
11
Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit on Climate Science, Medicine, & Health
A week-long intensive program where high school students explore climate change issues through the lens of science, public health, medicine, economics, and policy. Students choose an Action Focus (Climate Science, Communications, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Justice, Global Health, Healthcare, or Policy & Advocacy) and develop a Community Action Plan. The program includes workshops with climate influencers, guest speakers, field trips around Boston, visits to Harvard campus museums and the Boston Museum of Science. Students receive a Certificate of Completion from Harvard Chan C-CHANGE. Accommodations are at Simmons University residence halls.
$5,390.00 - $5,3...
$5,390.00 - $5,390 + airfare
In-Person
Jul 11, 2026
Climate Science
Public Health
Environmental Science
Medicine
Policy
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Justice
Harvard
Youth Summit
Boston
Action Focus
Community Action Plan
Certificate Program
02-10-2026
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Climate Resilience Institute
An interdisciplinary program focusing on environmental change and social equity. Students will apply case-study approaches to contemporary environmental issues, learn from experts in various fields, and gain hands-on knowledge of environmental data collection and analysis. The program includes field trips with Boston-area organizations and culminates in a college-level capstone project. Topics span resilient water infrastructure, climate activism, and environmental justice.
Tufts University
$4,225.00 - Comm...
$4,225.00 - Commuter: $4,225, Residential: $5,750
7/19/26
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Jul
19
Climate Resilience Institute
An interdisciplinary program focusing on environmental change and social equity. Students will apply case-study approaches to contemporary environmental issues, learn from experts in various fields, and gain hands-on knowledge of environmental data collection and analysis. The program includes field trips with Boston-area organizations and culminates in a college-level capstone project. Topics span resilient water infrastructure, climate activism, and environmental justice.
$4,225.00 - Comm...
$4,225.00 - Commuter: $4,225, Residential: $5,750
Hybrid
Jul 19, 1:00 PM ET
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