According to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Women’s Initiative Program, a gap between the percentage of men and women in non-technical fields in both education and industry is potentially traced back to the high school level. Although male and female high school students do not differ significantly in the science courses they take, many woman choose not to study math and science fields in college. Instead, they pursue courses of study in liberal arts, medicine and law.
The MIT Women’s Initiative Program seeks to increase the number of women enrolled in …
Eleven St. Margaret’s seniors attended Harvard Model Congress in San Francisco last month. The simulation was an opportunity for students to learn firsthand about the workings of the United States Congress, the National Security Council, the Cabinet, Press Corps and the Supreme Court. At the conference, students participated in a number of committees that simulated various components of the American government. Whether they served as congressmen, Supreme Court justices, or journalists, participants benefited from the interactive learning experience that Harvard Model Congress provides. Students had the opportunity to discuss current national …
Read the full story »An impressive and diverse group of colleges and universities from across the country, including Barnard College, Boston College, Brown University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, New York University, Santa Clara University, Southern Methodist University, Stanford University, Wake Forest University, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania and Yale University, have one thing in common. These highly selective schools have already accepted a member or members of the St. Margaret’s Class of 2012.
Read the full story »By Emily Venable, Grade 11
Riding in a white St. Margaret’s minibus on Thursday, January 19, seven students and two teachers made their way to Camp Stevens in Julian, Calif. For the next 32 hours, the group escaped the routine of high school life and embraced the outdoors and nature by learning about sustainable living.
The occasion for the trip was the second annual SEEDs Retreat. Jump-started by the addition of the St. Margaret’s Episcopal School Garden to the St. Margaret’s community, the project gained momentum though last year’s retreat to Camp …
In Mr. [Eric] Harrington’s science class students are given the opportunity to create and present an ocean science project. Two particular teams decided to do their projects on creating an environmentally-friendly surfboard.
Read the full story »Last week, Dr. John Vartanian visited the Preschool and the Lower School as part of National Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month and brought two friends to help demonstrate proper brushing techniques.
Read the full story »Every year grade 7 students are faced with a huge debate on a certain subject. This year, the debate covers nuclear energy and whether it is a good, reliable resource for our future energy needs.
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