Laney STEM November Update

A big welcome and thank you to Mr. William Foor who has taken over the Science Olympiad teams! We look forward to another award-wining year for our students. This year we have a Varsity and 2 JV teams. Students will be working on their Science Olympiad projects throughout the year to prepare for their Regional Competition in late March.

Fifty Laney STEM and more students plus staff participated in the 2nd annual ILM YEW Mentoring Forum on October 23rd with students from Hoggard HS, New Hanover HS, and Pender County. It was a fantastic day for the students to connect with professional women from 28 local organizations and dialogue about their futures.

Looking for Fall Events for STEM Hours?

Check the Events tab on Canvas weekly. There are many opportunities including:

Math Homework Helper at Murrayville elementary

Science Olympiad Helpers for several elementary schools

+ more to come...Events tab is updated as opportunities arise.

11th and 12th grade STEM students worked with 5th graders to build Vibrobots in early October. They will be there again in early November to work with more students. Way to go!

STEM Clubs, run by your Laney Leaders teams, were up and running in October. Picture shows the Catapult build semi-finals. Congratulations to our winning team: Elle B., Eve M., Avery P., and Mia V.

Young Scientist Academy Explorer's Program is coming to Laney! Want to be part of a research team and learn to conduct actual scientific research? Keep an eye on Canvas because applications are coming soon. This will be a 1 day/week after school program. More information at ysa.world

Thank you to Mr. Little for inspiring a greenhouse revitalization on campus! Work is currently underway with the goal for class and club use by the end of the semester.

• Minimum 3.5 Weighted GPA
• All classes at the Honors or AP level, if offered
• Minimum of 3 STEM classes per year
• Minimum 20 STEM Hours per year
• Pre-STEM participation in STEM Clubs