9th grade World Geography students held their Model UN last week after spending time researching current issues in the Middle East. Students then selected a specific country to represent at the United Nations conference.  Students did a wonderful job representing their countries and participated in a lively debate and class discussion.

Atlas Scholars provides students with an experience that exposes them to financial markets and the energy industry, while offering the opportunity to gain experience through having meaningful responsibilities and valuable mentorship.  By working with strong leaders in their respected fields, the program instills in each students the core values necessary to push them to become the leaders of tomorrow.  The 3 year long mentorship program includes one month summer internships each year.  The program is open to interested 10th grade students.  Applications are due March 27th.  For more information visit Atlas Scholars.

This fantastic learning opportunity is open to 9th and 10th grade female students.  Now in its 19th year, Girls' Leadership Worldwide, is one of the most distinguished leadership development programs for teen girls. It is an interactive, very diverse, transformational summer program for young women, that unlocks their potential to become great leaders in their communities and beyond.  Scholarships are also available to participate in the program, so be sure to apply by March 16th! Visit Girls Leadership Worldwide to learn more and to download the application.

Our next guest speaker will be visiting us Wednesday, March 4th, to speak with our 9th grade students.  Ms. Lisa Spence has an extensive background working an an Instrument and Electrical Design Engineer, Process Control Engineer, and has spent the past 25 years working for NASA.  Ms. Spence came to work at the NASA Johnson Space Center as an instructor in the space shuttle program, responsible for training crewmembers and flight controllers in the operations of space shuttle systems.  Over the years at JSC, she has had a number of jobs including a 1-year assignment in Star City Russia as the training coordinator for the Shuttle/Mir Science program, curriculum developer for International Space Station training materials, Integration Engineer at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, Systems Engineer for the Constellation Program, and deputy project manager for testing subsystems on the Orion spacecraft.  

Students remember to dress professionally and come prepared with some great questions!  Those students who actively participate in the session will be invited to a networking lunch following the group session!

Students in Principles of Engineering work together creating their Knows and Need to Know list in order to complete their PBL on how robots serve essential functions throughout different industries.