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assistance worth approximately $15,000 per year. The field serves as home field for Emmanuel College softball, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse teams, as well as the practice facility for men’s and women’s track and field. Upgrades
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120,000 sq. ft., NCAAregulation synthetic turf field Three-lane rubberized allweather track Practice facilities for expanded track and field events, including high jump, long jump, triple jump, discus, javelin and shot put Musco Lighting – the leading sports-lighting system that is both cost-effective and environmentally sensitive New scoreboard
The field is also used by Boston Latin School athletics, Fenway High School gym classes, Colleges of the Fenway intramurals and adult and youth summer softball leagues. The all-weather track remains open to the public for recreational walking and jogging year-round. THE CENTER FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION AT EMMANUEL COLLEGE The Center for Science Education was established in response to studies showing a lack of inquirybased science education in K-12 programs across the nation, as well as a number of teachers instructing without proper certification, especially within urban settings. As a result, Emmanuel was able to receive $3 million in federal earmarks to support the center’s work. The Center for Science Education has become a major resource for K-12 teachers and students, making available quality professional development for elementary and secondary science teachers, promoting scientific literacy, inspiring students to pursue careers in science and providing leadership in science education in Massachusetts. Through access to facilities and resources in the new Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center, the Center for Science Education at Emmanuel College provides service to the Greater Boston community with a special focus on serving our urban neighbors. Several examples include: For Students: S.E.T. in the City
Emmanuel College collaborates with organizations and institutions around Boston to sponsor S.E.T. (Science, Engineering, Technology) in the City, a daylong event for Boston-area high-school girls to explore these cutting-edge fields. Students visit participating college campuses, engage in hands-on science activities led by professionals, and interact with women working in S.E.T. fields before concluding the day with an Omni show at the Museum of Science. Biomedical Research Institute for Secondary School Students
The two-day Biomedical Research Institute is designed to introduce high school rising juniors and seniors to current areas of research in biomedical fields and to engage them in current research projects ongoing at Emmanuel College. An Emmanuel College science faculty member teaches each module. Topics include immunology, nanotechnology, neurodegenerative diseases, animal behavior and more.