THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 14, 2026 Page 13 Nearly $29K MLSC grant funds Regis College Biofrontiers STEM Camp for Everett students E verett High School students will have the opportunity to explore careers in the life sciences at a Regis College STEM camp thanks to a grant awarded as part of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) Out-of-SchoolTime (OST) grant program. The $28,920 in funding was secured thanks to two Regis faculty members, Professor Lisa Nelson, PhD and Wanting Niu, PhD. They will lead the Biofrontiers STEM camp in August, providing Everett students with the opportuPREVENTING | FROM PAGE 7 and eliminating standing water around your home—including bird baths, flowerpots and unused containers—can help reduce mosquito populations and lower the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. If camping and sleeping in the great outdoors, use bed nets pre-treated with pyrethroid insecticide to protect against mosquitos. Paying attention to CDC Travel Health Notices and any travel warnings and recommendations is the primary way to know what insect risks exist in your area. For the stinging variety of insects such as honeybees, yellow jackets, and white-faced paper wasps, a few precautions can help avoid painful stingers and anaphylactic reactions. These insects are attracted to bright colors, strongly-scented perfumes, and accessible food and drinks, so being mindful of clothing and covering your picnic basket can keep bees away. Additionally, stepping on stinging insects while walking barefoot or in flip flops should be avoided for those worried about allergic reactions. Summer should be a season of fun, exploration, and meaningful time spent outside. By treating insect bites and stings as more than a seasonal nuisance and taking a few simple preventive steps, we can better protect ourselves and our families and enjoy the outdoors more safely. 1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2 Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, 2024 3 YouGov, 2021 4 Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America, 2007 nity to build upon classroom learning through hands-on educational experiences and the development of technical and professional skills, and explore potential career pathways beyond the traditional school day. “We are excited to collaborate with Everett High School to introduce the fields of Biomedical Engineering and Biology to these future scientists,” said Dr. Nelson. “Our hope is that this camp ignites a lifelong interest in STEM. We are grateful to MLSC for this opPlease save the date! The Establishment Restaurant fundraiser to benefit Medford Community Chorale & Youth/Young Adult Chorus: Tuesday, September 15! A restaurant fundraiser will take place at The Establishment Restaurant on Tuesday, September 15, to benefit the Medford Community Chorale & Youth/Young Adult Chorus. The fundraiser is valid from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at The Establishment Restaurant at 175 Rivers Edge Dr. in Medford (and includes both dine-in and takeout/ online orders). The Establishment will donate 20% of the proceeds from ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGE PURCHASES back to the chorale! PLEASE NOTE: In order for the chorale to benefit from your purchase, you must show the flyer to your server! Please mark your calendars and invite your family and friends, neighbors and coworkers and enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner at The Establishment (or in the comfort of your own home!) on Tuesday, September 15, between 11:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. and help support the Medford Community Chorale & Youth/Young Adult Chorus. portunity and look forward to these two weeks of fun, exploration and learning.” The Biofrontiers curriculum introduces students to biology and biomedical engineering, including college-level lectures on the human body, CAD design and 3D printing, medical imaging, bacteria and more. Classroom instruction will be complemented with labs and hands-on experimentation. Students will also have the chance to embark on several field trips, including the Harvard Museum of Natural History, Peabody Museum of Anthropology and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, as well as an industry tour. Additionally, students will be able to explore the college track by engaging in a lunch with college students, as well as a mentorship lunch with Regis’ Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Christopher Lydon, and Director of Laboratory Operation Management, Dr. Shannon Hogan. The program will also feature a career discussion panel, allowing students the opportunity to hear firsthand from professionals working across industries. Panelists will include Yanmei Tie, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School; Anu Gaur, PhD, MBA, Associate Professor, Program Director of RCRM at Regis College; Limin Wu, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School; and Iman Yazdi, PhD, Principal Scientist at Moderna.
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