What is the BAMIT K12 STEM Pi Day Initiative?
The BAMIT K12 STEM Pi Day Initiative supports schools and educators in sparking interest in STEM and the joy of discovery-based learning, especially among students underrepresented in STEM. Partner schools celebrate with engaging, grade-level activities that help students see themselves as STEM scholars, including:
- STEM competitions (e.g., mousetrap car races in the gym or other open spaces) to showcase the fun side of STEM.
- Digits-of-Pi challenges that introduce π as an irrational, non-repeating number in a fun way. These challenges build memory skills, confidence, and peer-to-peer motivation as students push to memorize more digits.
- Non-competitive, hands-on lessons about circles and their components.
Events take place on Pi Day (March 14) or in the days leading up to it, giving teachers and students age-appropriate ways to explore the mathematics of π and opportunities for students to earn prizes through participation and achievement.
WHAT WE OFFER TO YOU
- The Curriculum/Activities that can be utilized at no charge to you.
- Pi Day Memorization Challenge Competition details and prizes for your students. This includes the sheets, rules and expectations for the competition.
- Up to $500 to be reimbursed for expenses for the Pi Day Initiative, including purchasing kits and materials for STEM activities, gift cards as prizes for students, and expenses for celebratory events such as pizza parties.
- Volunteers from MIT to help with activities or share with students on Pi Day (if schedules and school protocol allow).
- What would Pi Day be without pies to enjoy with your students! In the past, we have had pies donated by Table Talk.
HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE
- Register your school to participate. A representative will contact you to discuss the initiative/partnership in more detail.
- Plan out your involvement in Pi Day via Math/Science departments or leaders. Having a dedicated coordinator for Pi Day has proven indispensable to every school that has participated so far.
- Download our resources to help you run your program.
- Video/take pictures of your activities and share with the BAMIT K12 STEM Committee to help us brag about how awesome your students did this year.
- Submit a final report summarizing activities and student participation, along with receipts for reimbursement.
PARTNER SCHOOLS
Dearborn STEM Academy
Henderson Inclusion School Upper Campus
Dearborn STEM Academy
Dearborn STEM Academy is a Boston Public School, a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics school and a BPE Teaching Academy serving grades 6-12. Students graduate with the 21st century skills required for college and career success, prepared to serve as thoughtful, engaged citizens, who contribute to the health, vibrancy and de
Dearborn STEM Academy is a Boston Public School, a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics school and a BPE Teaching Academy serving grades 6-12. Students graduate with the 21st century skills required for college and career success, prepared to serve as thoughtful, engaged citizens, who contribute to the health, vibrancy and development of their community.
Partner Years:
2020, 2022 - 2025
Boston, MA
Ruth Batson Academy
Henderson Inclusion School Upper Campus
Dearborn STEM Academy
Ruth Batson Academy, formerly BCLA-McCormack is a 7-12 Pilot school, offering a college-preparatory course of studies that is designed to promote the leadership capacity of students to be change agents in their communities. Its commitment to community advocacy enables students to develop crucial academic, leadership, and community service skills.
Partner Years:
2023 - 2025
Dorchester, MA
Henderson Inclusion School Upper Campus
Henderson Inclusion School Upper Campus
Henderson Inclusion School Upper Campus
The Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion School serves children from early childhood through Grade 12. Our students are from diverse ethnic, linguistic, and ability backgrounds. We are an inclusive school. Students who have disabilities learn in general education classrooms with their nondisabled peers. Teachers and support staff collaborat
The Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion School serves children from early childhood through Grade 12. Our students are from diverse ethnic, linguistic, and ability backgrounds. We are an inclusive school. Students who have disabilities learn in general education classrooms with their nondisabled peers. Teachers and support staff collaborate to help all children learn and succeed at high levels.
Partner Years:
2024 - 2025
Dorchester, MA
Butler Middle School
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Henderson Inclusion School Upper Campus
At the Butler, we are proud to be a distinctive public academy dedicated to preparing college- and career-bound students with a strong foundation for success. Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant learning community where every student experiences rigorous and meaningful instruction, achieves measurable academic growth, and develops both
At the Butler, we are proud to be a distinctive public academy dedicated to preparing college- and career-bound students with a strong foundation for success. Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant learning community where every student experiences rigorous and meaningful instruction, achieves measurable academic growth, and develops both personally and intellectually.
Partner Years: 2025
Lowell, MA
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School (Grades K-8) is a Boston Community Hub School that exemplifies the true meaning of Dr. King’s dream. Students are not judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. Students are taught to serve the school and the community for the common good.
Partner Years: 2025
Dorchester, MA