2023-2024 STEAM Guide - North Broward Preparatory School

STEAM IGNITING CREATIVITY | EMPOWERING MINDS

2023-2024

WELCOME Welcome to the exciting world of Technology and STEAM! We’re thrilled to have you on board as we embark on a journey that fuses creativity, innovation, and problem-solving.

In this dynamic realm, the possibilities are as vast as the digital landscape itself. Whether you’re passionate about coding, engineering, designing, or constructing, you’ll find a home where your curiosity can flourish and your skills can soar.

Just like the interconnected gears of a well-designed machine, our community thrives on collaboration.

You’re not just a participant; you’re an integral part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

From robotics to data science, from designing virtual worlds to unraveling the mysteries of the universe, there’s something for everyone.

Expect to be challenged, inspired, and, most importantly, encouraged to dream big. In the world of Technology and STEAM, innovation knows no bounds. As you dive into projects, experiments, and collaborative endeavors, remember that every obstacle is an opportunity to learn and grow.

Our esteemed faculty of tech educators and industry professionals are not just mentors; they are catalysts for technological exploration. Students draw inspiration from the experiences carefully crafted by their teachers, both inside the lab and beyond.

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North Broward students code their aspirations into reality, engineer solutions to real-world challenges, and let their imaginations run wild. The world of Technology and STEAM is theirs to explore, and we can’t wait to see the incredible contributions they’ll make.

Welcome to a future where innovation knows no limits!

Best regards, Ariel Jespersen

FACULTY & STAFF

TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION

STEAM

Ariel Jespersen Director of Educational & Information Technology

Jamie Alverio Christie Bakanowsky Andre Chmielewski Leonard Fischer Bradley Hammond Danying Henn Rob Hollander Ysabel Ortiz Gayle Rosen Morgan Unger

NORTH BROWARD LEADERSHIP Bruce Fawcett Head of School John Lehman Managing Director Chris Petruzzi Assistant Head of School Tanya Lynch High School Principal Kerri Diaz Middle School Principal Kathleen Malanowski Lower School Principal James Standefer Lighthouse Point Academy Director Liz Korkosz Fine Arts Director Robyn Hollander Assistant Fine Arts Director Tricia Amrhein Athletics Director Jon Volpi Director of Residential Life Carmen Johnson Director of Admissions & Marketing

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ELEVATE YOUR FUTURE

AVIATION ACADEMIC PROGRAM HIGH SCHOOL General Aviation I: Theoretical Foundations General Aviation II: Practical Applications

FACULTY Rob Hollander

Equipped with a knowledge of theoretical foundations and an understanding of practical applications, our students are empowered to cultivate their passion and live with purpose.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAM

EXTRA CURRICULAR

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Competitive Coding Computer Science Club Cyber Security Girls Who Code

Computer Science Explorations

HIGH SCHOOL Introduction to Computer Programming AP Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science A Computer Science Explorations Honors Software Development Honors IB Computer Science HL I & II IB Computer Science SL I & II Cyber Security

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FACULTY Jamie Alverio Andre Chmielewski Bradley Hammond Danying Henn

CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING

Students practice algorithmic thinking and practical programming to develop computational thinking skills.

Students discover the art of code and its power as a tool for innovation and creativity.

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ENGINEERING AND DESIGN ACADEMIC PROGRAM MIDDLE SCHOOL Design Thinking and Innovation

HIGH SCHOOL Introduction to Engineering Principles of Engineering Honors Design Thinking I Design Thinking II Honors IB Design Technology HL I & II IB Design Technology SL I & II

FACULTY Leonard Fischer Bradley Hammond Gayle Rosen

INSPIRING CREATIVE CONFIDENCE Our students embrace a problem-solving mindset and use the engineering design process to create solutions that address real-word problems.

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BRIDGING CREATIVITY AND TECHNOLOGY

ROBOTICS ACADEMIC PROGRAM

FACULTY

MIDDLE SCHOOL Robotics

Christie Bakanowsky Leonard Fischer Morgan Unger

HIGH SCHOOL

EXTRA CURRICULAR

Intro to Robotics Advanced Robotics Honors

FIRST LEGO League FIRST Tech Challenge FIRST Robotics Competition

Our students create innovative solutions to real world problems through robotics.

Students combine hardware design with code to allow their robots to sense, interact with, and navigate the world.

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STEAM ACADEMIC PROGRAM LOWER SCHOOL STEAM

MIDDLE SCHOOL STEAM Explorations

FACULTY Jamie Alverio Christie Bakanowsky Morgan Unger

Students follow their curiosity and explore the intersection of subjects through engaging, real-world phenomena. Students develop skills essential for exploring questions with both mind and hand.

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MIT COLLABORATION THE MIT-NORD ANGLIA COLLABORATION The collaboration between Nord Anglia Education (NAE) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) seeks to enhance teaching, learning, and student outcomes in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). The MIT–Nord Anglia Collaboration is designed to prepare students for our rapidly evolving world, equipping them with the skills and techniques to thrive.

MIT CULTURE

NAE-MIT STUDENT TRIP

We are inspired by MIT innovation and culture, and we champion interdisciplinary collaboration, student-driven passion, and authentic problem-solving. We recognize the value of failure and failing fast to contribute to and solidify our learning.

High school students interested in STEAM have the exciting opportunity to attend a week-long trip to MIT. Students learn from professors, interact with Curiosity Correspondents, and collaborate with students from around the world on interdisciplinary projects.

LEARNING INSPIRED BY MIT Each year, the MIT Team creates three challenges that bring active MIT research into Nord Anglia classrooms to inspire students through the same Mens et Manus (Mind and Hand) ethos that guides MIT faculty and students. Learning is also supported by monthly MIT Abstracts showcasing graduate research, fun science and engineering MIT Home Labs, and the chance to stay curious through Ask MIT.

OPENING WORLDS OF SELF Tackling complex challenges requires a creative mindset. The MIT collaboration provides inspiration for big ideas, explored in multiple ways.

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MIT CHALLENGES 2023-2024 BUILD BETTER

The MIT-Nord Anglia Collaboration bridges MIT research labs and NBPS classrooms, inspiring students and faculty with hands-on, interdisciplinary explorations of real-world problems.

In the 2023-2024 school year, we explore the work of three exciting MIT experts who hope to build a better world.

Shon Mackie Doctoral Candidate MIT PLASMA SCIENCE AND FUSION CENTER NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL | 21

Dr. Mary Gehring MIT Professor of Biology CORE MEMBER, WHITEHEAD INSTITUTE

Dr. John Hart MIT Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Department Head

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