Tsongas Industrial History Center

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A hands-on learning center

Watch the video to see how students “do” history and science at TIHC.

Field Trips

Students participate in hands-on learning activities and visit sites where history was made.

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Professional Development

The TIHC offers a variety of engaging professional development opportunities that meet the needs of history, science, and English language arts teachers.

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Summer Camps

Explore history, science, and nature at TIHC’s summer camps.

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What's Happening

Did you come on a recent field trip visit? Here's a link to post-visit resources for your classroom.
Teachers: Have you ever wanted to work in a National Park? Come join our team at Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center this summer as a part of the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) program. Application information is available. The deadline to apply is May 24, 2019.

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New Program Provides Merit Scholarships for 20 Students from Washington, D.C.

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9/16/2019
Under a new partnership, 20 high school graduates from Washington, D.C., are studying at UMass Lowell this fall with merit scholarships. It’s part of the university’s mission to support students from all backgrounds in getting a great college education.
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Cool Science Expands with $3 Million NSF Grant

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9/9/2019
For seven years, the Cool Science contest has asked children to communicate climate science through art, with the winning works displayed on Lowell buses. A $3 million National Science Foundation grant will expand Cool Science in Massachusetts and add two metropolitan areas in the Midwest.
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Sun and Fun, Science and History at National Park Summer Camps

Sun and Fun, Science and History at National Park Summer Camps | Featured Story

7/25/2019
Summer camps at the Lowell National Historical Park allow children to explore history, science and more while having fun. The camps are run by the Tsongas Industrial History Center, a partnership between the park and UML’s College of Education.
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Online and On Campus, UML Quality is High

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5/15/2019
UMass Lowell, a pioneer in online and continuing education, earns high rankings for its excellent professors and up-to-the-minute programs. Now it’s integrating its online and on-campus graduate programs in a new Division of Graduate, Online and Professional Studies.

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