Nysmith Alumni Build on Success
Students who attended Nysmith School for the Gifted, a private, preschool through eighth grade institution, have a high rate of success. What exactly is life like after Nysmith? Two alumni currently attending Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology recently weighed in. Maxwell Jones, who attended Nysmith from 2011 to 2015, plans to double
Educators Tinell Priddy and Ann Bonitatibus on STEM Innovation and Superhero Science
At last year’s K-12 STEM Symposium, local principals Dr. Tinell Priddy of Academies of Loudoun and Dr. Ann Bonitatibus of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology spoke about broadening the STEM curriculum and the science behind superheroes like Batman and Wonder Woman. Priddy, inaugural principal of the Academies of Loudoun, emphasized her commitment
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
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
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,
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
TJ Sophomore Passionate About STEM
The first time Kirthi Kumar attended the K-12 STEM Symposium, she was in fifth grade and excited to present a science fair project. Over the next two years, she volunteered at the symposium through the Children’s Science Center. Now, a sophomore at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Kirthi is the founder of
K-12 STEM Symposium Video: FCPS Opportunities in STEM
At the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium, Dr. Evan Glazer of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Kritika Singh of Malaria Free World, and Scott Settar of Technology and Engineering Education and STEAM Integration spoke about opportunities in STEM within the Fairfax County Public Schools. Ed Swallow of The Aerospace Corporation moderated the panel
TJHSST’s Prathik Naidu Looks to Combine Passion for Biology with Computer Science
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology junior Prathik Naidu, 17, already has a great deal of accomplishments under his belt. In middle school, Prathik developed a passion for computational biology and began writing computer programs to understand biological data. To learn more about this field, he spent two summers at Johns Hopkins University where he worked
2016 K-12 STEM Symposium Keynote Panel Highlight: Pooja Chandrashekar, Dr. Evan Glazer
Pooja Chandrashekar, a 2015 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) and current freshman at Harvard University, introduced TJHSST Principal Dr. Evan Glazer by explaining how he impacted her life. “His endless support of science and technology programs has been incredibly important in pushing and empowering TJ students forward, and celebrating their
2016 K-12 STEM Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Keynote Speaker Dr. Evan Glazer of Thomas Jefferson HS to Discuss Opportunities in STEM
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) Principal Dr. Evan Glazer will serve as one of the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium keynote speakers for the March 12 event. The theme for the 2016 program is “Opportunities in STEM.” Glazer was honored at last year’s STEM Symposium by WashingtonExec Founder and CEO JD Kathuria. “I was honored
Preview of 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium: Opportunities in STEM Theme
It takes a community of teachers, mentors, parents and local leaders to nurture a child’s curiosity of the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. The K-12 STEM Symposium is for elementary, middle school and high school students interested in learning more about computer coding, space, 3D printing, drones, healthcare or chemistry through hands on
TJHSST Seeks Exhibitors for Internship Fair
The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) will host an internship fair at the school from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 20. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with companies looking for summer 2016 internships in the Northern Virginia, D.C. and Maryland areas. TJHSST is currently seeking companies who would like
SAVE THE DATE: TJHSST Open House Rescheduled for Jan. 14, 2016
The TJ Partnership Fund will host an Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 14, 2016, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), at 6560 Braddock Road, in Alexandria. This event has been rescheduled from its original Dec. 3 date. The event will present an opportunity for the public to network with
Student at TJHSST Creates Project CODEt to Expose Girls to Computer Science
Project CODEt is an organization founded by high school students in the Northern Virginia region to encourage and foster an interest in computer science through workshops, programs and other activities. WashingtonExec spoke with Founder and CEO of Project CODEt, Rupali Dhumne. WashingtonExec: What motivated you to start Project CODEt? Rupali Dhumne: For the first time,
Flint Hill School’s Brady Culman Spreads Excitement for STEM in the Community
Teaching students problem-solving skills in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) will help provide them with a foundation to be better prepared in pursuing the number of growing, in-demand careers related to the subjects. Flint Hill School’s Brady Culman is doing his part to provide students in the Northern Virginia area with that
SAVE THE DATE: WashingtonExec STEM Council to Host “Meet and Greet” with Pooja Chandrashekar, June 10, 2015
The WashingtonExec STEM Council will host a “Meet and Greet” with Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) senior Pooja Chandrashekar from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 10 at Nysmith School. She will speak about ProjectCSGirls, the nonprofit she founded to encourage young girls around the world to pursue careers in the STEM
TJHSST Senior Pooja Chandrashekar Chooses Harvard
It’s off to Cambridge, Mass. for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) senior Pooja Chandrashekar. Chandrashekar earned notoriety a few weeks ago when it was announced in The Washington Post that she’d gained admission to all 14 schools she’d applied to — including all eight of the Ivies — in addition to Stanford, MIT, Duke,
TJHSST Principal Dr. Evan Glazer Receives STEM Champion Award at K-12 STEM Symposium
WashingtonExec presented Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) principal Dr. Evan Glazer with an honorary “STEM Champion” award at the 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium for his continued efforts in promoting STEM activities across Northern Virginia. “I am honored to receive the STEM Champion award on behalf of my school as recognition for
2015 K-12 STEM Symposium Co-Keynote Speakers Dr. Evan Glazer and Lou Von Thaer
Keynote speaker Dr. Evan Glazer, Principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (Twitter: @TJColonials), addressed the 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium on Saturday, March 7, in a speech entitled, “The Tiger, Dolphin, and Jellyfish Parent – Which One is Best for STEM?”. He discussed the extent to which parents should encourage their student to
2015 K-12 STEM Symposium Break-Out Sessions: Local Math and Science Leaders Talk Tips and Tricks to Spark Interest in Children at Different Age Levels
The 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium will feature break-out classroom sessions to provide resources for parents with children at different age levels to find out what age-appropriate STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) options are out there. Three different speakers will separately address parents with students in elementary, middle and high school. Elementary School Dogwood Elementary School
2015 K-12 STEM Symposium Speaker Pooja Chandrashekar Among 8 FCPS Students Named Semi-Finalists in 2015 Intel Science Talent Search
Eight students from Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) have been named semifinalists in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search, including one student who is scheduled to speak at the upcoming 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium. The students, with their project names in italics, are: Tim Cha of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), Advanced
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