STEM Symposium Video: Dr. Ann Bonitatibus and Student Anna Lulushi on Taking Risks and Following Your Passion
Principal Dr. Ann Bonitatibus and student Anna Lulushi of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology spoke about their STEM backgrounds and opportunities for students at the 2018 K-12 STEM Symposium. Lulushi highlighted the difficulty of being one of the few female students in higher-level math and science classes and how the pressure to be
‘Exhale Every Once in a While’: STEM Grad Reflects on Lessons Learned, Looks to the Future
Anna Lulushi graduated last June from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia. WashingtonExec first met up with Lulushi, a Nysmith School alum, when she spoke at the March K-12 STEM Symposium. Now, with the symposium — and her high school career — in the rear-view mirror, Lulushi, who started at
Vencore Sponsors STEM Symposium
Vencore Chief Engineer Kristy Clark urged the next generation of would-be STEM workers to not only strengthen their skills in science, technology, math and engineering but also to focus on interpersonal skills and core values. “Regardless of what you choose as your career, wherever you go in life, the biggest thing that guides me is just
Bonitatibus: TJ Supports Risk Taking
For some students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, the pressure to succeed can be intense, and leaders are working to dispel some of the misconceptions around the school. “Once you get into TJ, it’s a high school just like any other high school,” said Principal Dr. Ann Bonitatibus, who spoke on
Supereducators Talk Superscience
Think fast. What’s the science behind Superman and the powers he possesses on Earth versus on his native planet of Krypton? Audience members began funneling answers as Dr. Ann Bonitatibus guided them through a discussion of gravity, photosynthesis and molecular composition. “He has indestructibility, and he’s able to recharge his power,” she said of Superman
STEM Superhero How-Tos
Kristy Clark, chief engineer for Vencore, Renee Wynn, chief information officer at NASA, and Ted Davies, CEO of Altamira, addressed that and other questions during a panel discussion moderated by Ed Swallow of The Aerospace Corp. at the fifth annual K-12 STEM Symposium.
Altamira Reflects on STEM Symposium
Calling it the National Capital Region’s “premier STEM symposium,” Altamira Technologies Corp. President Jonathan Moneymaker said the company was able to use the recent event to introduce “a variety of innovative and exciting technologies.” The annual event was facilitated by WashingtonExec and presented by technology solutions provider Altamira. It brought together more than 4,000 attendees,
Meet the 2018 STEM Superheros
A slate of talented individuals were awarded at the 2018 K-12 STEM Symposium for their strides in advancing science, technology, engineering and math education and diversity. This is the first year the symposium has featured an awards program. A committee of WashingtonExec members selected from among the nominees to honor businesses and individuals for their
STEM Symposium Day in Pictures
The fifth annual K-12 STEM Symposium was a resounding success with students and parents alike. The April 14 event at the Nysmith School for the Gifted in Herndon, Virginia, was facilitated by WashingtonExec’s STEM Council and presented by Altamira Technologies. The event was free to students and parents. The symposium is designed to help bridge gaps
High School Student Pursues ‘The Most Interdisciplinary Field’
WashingtonExec recently spoke with Anna Lulushi, a local high school senior who has conducted neuroscience research. Lulushi, who is enrolled at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, is one of several individuals scheduled to speak at the annual K-12 STEM Symposium on April 14. The event is free and open to the public,
STEM Symposium Schedule Released
This year’s K-12 STEM Symposium is expected to be the biggest one yet, with a full schedule that includes appearances by some of the area’s top STEM educators as well as corporate leaders and former NASA astronaut Cady Coleman. There is no admission charge for the event, which will be April 14 at Nysmith School
Academies of Loudoun Robotics Team to Present at STEM Symposium
Attendees at this weekend’s K-12 STEM Symposium will be able to see a student-programmed robot first-hand. Dr. Tinell Priddy, principal of the new Academies of Loudoun, will be on hand with her FIRST Robotics Competition Team, named RoboLoCo. The robot has been designed for this year’s FRC challenge, “Power Up!” In the challenge, 120-pound robots
CASIS Unites Students With STEM Opportunities in Space
Once the stuff of sci-fi stories and dreamers’ imaginations, space exploration is not only a reality but is more publicly accessible than ever. Brian Talbot, marketing and communications director for the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, said there are more opportunities to be involved in space than many people realize. He will
Hokie Fever at April 14 STEM Symposium
When attendees make the rounds at the STEM Symposium on April 14, Virginia Tech representatives will be on hand to answer all their questions. Even students who don’t plan to attend the school might be surprised by what they learn. Take Simone Acha, a seasoned consultant and former co-owner and CEO of iLuMinA Solutions, who
TJ Student Conducted Neuroscience Research
Anna Lulushi is looking forward to sharing her journey as a young woman with experience in STEM research. Lulushi, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, is scheduled to speak at Saturday’s K-12 STEM Symposium. Lulushi conducted research in the school’s neuroscience lab last semester along with a study partner, Artemis
Ed Swallow: Diversity Drives Creativity
STEM education is critical to creating the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs, said Ed Swallow of The Aerospace Corp., but there’s a catch. Language skills are foundational to all kinds of learning, and mathematics skills are similarly vital to advancing in science and engineering. Yet, numerous studies and stacks of test scores show U.S.
STEM Symposium Part 1: Principal Says to Let Students Pursue Their Passions
This three-part series features new Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Principal Dr. Ann Bonitatibus. She will be the keynote speaker for the fifth annual 2018 K-12 STEM Symposium on April 14 at the Nysmith School, in Herndon, Virginia. Some say there’s a need to push the workforce of tomorrow into deeper learning
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