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STEM Fair Showcases Student Work in Science and Engineering
McDonogh students are LifeReady. What does this mean? We teach students how to think, not what to think, empowering them to lead lives of consequence and do the greatest good.
LifeReady Skills Achieved: Creative & Critical Thinking | Communicating | Collaborating | Connecting
The Fader Innovation Center was buzzing with interest on Monday, April 27, as students, faculty, and guests gathered for the annual STEM Fair. The event showcased the work of Upper School students, from freshmen studying physics to juniors and seniors doing advanced coursework in Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Biotechnology and Genetics, and Advanced Biology.
The range and ambition of the work on display — research posters, engineered prototypes, and interactive presentations — reflected both the rigor of McDonogh's STEM program and the creativity of the students behind it. Nick Luhm, Upper School Science Department Chair, put it simply: "At McDonogh, students move beyond simply learning concepts; they investigate questions, design solutions, and create tangible products. This event provides an opportunity for the broader community to see that work in action and to experience how science and engineering come to life in our classrooms."
One of the fair's standout moments came from a group of seniors studying environmental science, who presented research on the environmental impact of road salt used during winter months. Through data collection and analysis, they demonstrated how scientific inquiry can be used to understand human impact on ecosystems and to inform more sustainable practices.
"Students are not just learning about science, they are actively doing science and engineering," says Luhm. "They are asking meaningful questions, developing solutions, and addressing real-world challenges. The STEM Fair makes that work visible and highlights what our students are truly capable of achieving."
McDonogh’s robust STEM programs develop intellectual confidence, creative problem-solving, and technical fluency in every student. The coordinated pathway from kindergarten to twelfth grade ensures that students do not restart their learning at each level; they advance. Beginning in the Lower School, students explore CAD, robotics, and guided tool safety. The program grows in Middle School with independence in design and fabrication to Upper School mastery of advanced systems, culminating in a Capstone experience where seniors tackle real community challenges in collaboration with Greatest Good McDonogh and 800-Acre Labs.
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McDonogh students are LifeReady. What does this mean? We teach students how to think, not what to think, empowering them to lead lives of consequence and do the greatest good.
LifeReady Skills Achieved: Creative & Critical Thinking | Communicating | Collaborating | Connecting
The Fader Innovation Center was buzzing with interest on Monday, April 27, as students, faculty, and guests gathered for the annual STEM Fair. The event showcased the work of Upper School students, from freshmen studying physics to juniors and seniors doing advanced coursework in Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Biotechnology and Genetics, and Advanced Biology.
The range and ambition of the work on display — research posters, engineered prototypes, and interactive presentations — reflected both the rigor of McDonogh's STEM program and the creativity of the students behind it. Nick Luhm, Upper School Science Department Chair, put it simply: "At McDonogh, students move beyond simply learning concepts; they investigate questions, design solutions, and create tangible products. This event provides an opportunity for the broader community to see that work in action and to experience how science and engineering come to life in our classrooms."
One of the fair's standout moments came from a group of seniors studying environmental science, who presented research on the environmental impact of road salt used during winter months. Through data collection and analysis, they demonstrated how scientific inquiry can be used to understand human impact on ecosystems and to inform more sustainable practices.
"Students are not just learning about science, they are actively doing science and engineering," says Luhm. "They are asking meaningful questions, developing solutions, and addressing real-world challenges. The STEM Fair makes that work visible and highlights what our students are truly capable of achieving."
McDonogh’s robust STEM programs develop intellectual confidence, creative problem-solving, and technical fluency in every student. The coordinated pathway from kindergarten to twelfth grade ensures that students do not restart their learning at each level; they advance. Beginning in the Lower School, students explore CAD, robotics, and guided tool safety. The program grows in Middle School with independence in design and fabrication to Upper School mastery of advanced systems, culminating in a Capstone experience where seniors tackle real community challenges in collaboration with Greatest Good McDonogh and 800-Acre Labs.