STEM at Foxcroft
鼓励女孩追求21世纪的科学、数学、工程和技术技能
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In the 21st century, the STEM subjects of science, technology, 工程和数学(STEM)至关重要. At Foxcroft, they are also fun. You might learn physics by coding a Sphero robot to move through a maze or improve your computer skills by creating an arcade game. Put on a hard hat and see how engineers, architects, and contractors build a new dorm. Program a drone in our STEM club.
我们的STEM老师对他们的学科充满热情. 他们通过实际应用为你的课堂带来活力和热情, inquiry-based assignments, hands-on projects, and cool technology tools. These workshops, internships, seminars, 与STEM专业人士的演讲将打开你的思维.
我们的STEM老师对他们的学科充满热情. 他们通过实际应用为你的课堂带来活力和热情, inquiry-based assignments, hands-on projects, and cool technology tools. These workshops, internships, seminars, 与STEM专业人士的演讲将打开你的思维.
In and out of the classroom 在福克斯克罗夫特，科学、技术、工程和数学是鼓舞人心的!
STEM is for Girls!
Research shows that attending an all-girls school affects students’ interest and success in STEM fields.* Here’s a look at graduates of independent girls’ schools as compared to girls who graduated from coed independent schools:
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At Foxcroft, more than 30 percent of recent graduates chose STEM fields as their majors in college.
– Ianna ’24
“在福克斯克罗夫特，个人的好奇心是没有限制的. In fact they provide numerous opportunities for students to pursue their passions and surround themselves with people who support them in that endeavor.”
– Cathy McGehee, Head of School
“Our school is leading the way in STEM education for girls by encouraging our students in record numbers to participate in computer science.”
–Betsy A. ’21, Computer Science major
“The support I received at Foxcroft was really what made me so sure I would major in computer science. I had so much determination and passion for programming that there was no class that could scare me away. I attribute that attitude to Foxcroft!”
News
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“Look Up” — Community, Defined and Designed
By Julie Fisher, Director of STEAM EducationRead more >>
Last week, a bright spectrum of colorful clothing brought unity to a crowd of unfamiliar faces that coalesced at an experiential art event conceptualized by artist Elizabeth Turk. “Look Up” was designed to bring together different generations of community members and honor their connectedness to one another and their environments. The focal point was a series of vibrant umbrellas designed by the artist and adorned with resilient plant species including the ginko, poppy, and echinacea, along with fireweed and lodgepole pine. -
Dr. 霍顿·索普与学生们谈论担任《太阳城电子app》杂志主编的事
By Elise L. ’26 and Emma L. ’24Read more >>
On February 8, Dr. Holden Thorp came to Foxcroft to explain his career and answer our eager scientific questions. Dr. Thorp is on the faculty at George Washington University and the editor-in-chief of the Science family of journals. Dr. 索普解释说，他对发表在《dt电子游戏app》上的所有文章都有最终审批权 Science journal. 在文章提交给他之前，他们要经过几位同行评审. Around 12,000 articles are sent to Science, but only 700 reach Dr. Thorp and are published in the journal. -
Foxcroft的第13届年度STEM挑战赛将于2月24日举行!
福克斯克罗夫特将在周六接待多达40支女队, February 24, 参加“STEAM驱动”STEM挑战赛. 专为初高中学生设计, 来自弗吉尼亚的女孩将参加比赛, Maryland, and Washington, DC, using their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math to participate in challenges around helping a group of scientists who were transported back in time and need to use the technology available to figure out how to return home.Read more >> -
机器人团队参加FIRST科技挑战赛
Last Sunday, 福克斯克罗夫特机器人团队前往哈里森堡, VA, 参加他们本赛季的第一场比赛. Foxcroft competes in the FIRST Tech Challenge, which provides a framework for students to develop their design, building, and coding skills. 在秋季学期，几个团队成员参加了机器人独立研究, 一些人还在运动训练时间每周见面三天. While their coach Mr. Northrup was present, the students worked independently to solve the challenges presented to them by the competition.Read more >> -
12岁的亚历克斯·卡尔分享了她如何在福克斯克罗夫特设计自己的未来
On October 20, alumna Alex Carr ’12 shared her “Design yOUR Future at Foxcroft” story with the campus community during Morning Meeting. 热心倡导可持续发展和环境保护, 卡尔为骑行场地立足点行业提供环保解决方案. ArenaMend, the company she created with her dad, 最近赢得了在大赛道上更新福克斯克罗夫特户外赛马场的竞标.Read more >>
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*引自国际女子学校联盟的研究
http://girlsschools.org/research/quick-facts/
Math Science & Technology Engineering STEM
http://girlsschools.org/research/quick-facts/
Math Science & Technology Engineering STEM
北弗吉尼亚的一所女子寄宿走读学校, 福克斯克罗夫特为9-12年级的年轻女性在大学和生活中取得成功做好准备. 我们优秀的学术课程提供具有挑战性的课程, 包括大学先修课程和创新的STEM项目. 我们的马术节目是全国公认的, 我们的运动队赢得了会议和州冠军. 体验最好的女子寄宿学校:参观福克斯克罗夫特.
