STEM Academy
Imagine your future. Do you see yourself . . .
- working with a team of researchers in a lab or in the field?
- programming and testing the latest video game?
- writing code for the world’s leading software companies?
- proving and disproving cutting-edge theorems in mathematics?
- identifying and cataloging new species of plants or animals?
- helping architects design structurally sound buildings and bridges?
- researching and designing new drugs to help cure cancer and other maladies?
- using statistics to predict the future of financial markets?
- working with animals as a veterinarian or veterinary assistant?
- teaching math or science to a group of eager students?
- becoming an environmental engineer to study the effects of global warming?
- working in the renewable energy sector as a Wind Farm Project Developer?
- studying ocean currents as a marine biologist?
- being part of a research and development team on the newest hybrid vehicle?
Science and technology are used to develop creative solutions to the world’s problems. We live in a world defined by science, technology, engineering, and math. Your phone, your television, your computer, and even the cars in which you ride around: all are the products of years of scientific and mathematical research. Without dedicated mathematicians and scientists, we would live in a world far different than the one in which we live. We would not have doctors to care for the sick (human or otherwise). We would not have chemists to discover cures for illness. We would not have the internet bringing information to our fingertips. We would be stuck in the Iron Age – if we were lucky.
Have you ever heard a scientific discovery announced and been excited? Whether it is the discovery of a new species of animal, the first picture of a pulsar, or the testing of a new medicine, you could be a part of that in the future. Have you ever looked forward to a new video game or the release of a new search engine? You could be on the development side someday. Has the discovery of a new prime number or a new way of encoding data ever intrigued you? Your name could be on the next major breakthrough. STEM drives humanity forward as we progress to the future. You could be a part of that future!
Mission Statement: The WHS STEM Academy will prepare students for 21st Century careers through the development of creative problem-solving techniques using both inductive and deductive logic. By developing abstract and critical thinking and communication skills, we will inspire leaders in innovation to design solutions for tomorrow.
Career exploration available in this academy:
- Computer Programming
- Medical
- Engineering
- Physical Science
- Biological Science
- Statistical Science
STEM Academy Requirements:
Career Pathway electives 3 credits
STEM Capstone 1 credits
Total Credits upon completion of Academy 4 credits
STEM Academy
| Required Credit (1.0) (Ideally taken Junior Year) | 2 Additional Credits Needed For Certificate from the recommended courses below | |
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Computer Programming |
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Biological Science |
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Physical Science |
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Engineering |
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Statistical Science |
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Suggested Extracurricular activities: Astronomy Club, Board Game Club, Chess Club, Math Team, Robotics