CHICAGO, May 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from
British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park, a Nord
Anglia Education school, have showcased their STEAM (science,
technology, engineering, arts and maths) skills to MIT (Massachusetts Institute
of Technology) researchers, professors and students at the
annual MIT-Nord Anglia STEAMFest.
BISC Lincoln Park students have joined 104 students from 25 Nord
Anglia Education schools globally for a program designed by
MIT and Nord Anglia Education experts.
Working with professors and researchers from the university,
students are taking part in innovative hands-on workshops in
bioengineering, robotics, coding, music production, gaming and
virtual reality.
"Our school has been so proud to follow our students' progress
via Twitter recently," said Mel
Curtis, Principal of BISC Lincoln Park. "It's been a
joy to watch them exercise both their curiosity and creativity with
other peers."
"It has been an amazing and unique chance to meet people from
all over the world," said Selin S., BISC Lincoln Park student.
"One of the most inspiring places I have been!"
The five-day event, exclusive to Nord Anglia Education students,
is a celebration of STEAM subjects bringing students closer to the
latest innovations in these fields at MIT. BISC Lincoln Park students participate in
activities designed by MIT experts to
build their understanding of STEAM through real-world application.
Some of the activities include learning about the latest
discoveries in cancer research to engineering a device to deliver
drugs to tumour cells. Students will also visit MIT and Harvard to get
a taste of student life at these prestigious universities.
"We are so delighted to give our students this
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience STEAM subjects with
the best in the world at MIT. Without a
doubt, our students will benefit from what they learn at
MIT for years to come," said
Mark Orrow-Whiting, Director of
Curriculum and Student Performance.
The MIT-Nord Anglia STEAMFest is one of the unique international
experiences offered by Nord Anglia Education schools. Students from
the group's 44 schools around the world learn together every day
through online, in-school and worldwide experiences designed to
nurture key transferable skills. Nord Anglia encourages students to
be ambitious and set their sights higher by fostering a global
perspective throughout their
learning.
About The British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park
BISC
Lincoln Park is an internationally-minded private institution
preparing students two-years old and up to succeed through a
values-based education at a state-of-the-art, five-story campus
with a true-to-heart Chicago
neighborhood feel. Founded in 2001, the school's mission is to
provide an ever-evolving experience for ever-evolving learners.
BISC Lincoln Park recognizes the uniqueness of each child through
learning that promotes challenge and personalized education at all
levels. To learn more about BISC Lincoln Park's unique,
international private school experience and their new approach
STEAM, please visit: http://www.bischicagolp.org/diy.
For more information, please contact:
British International School of Chicago, Lincoln
Park
James Haenes
Director of Communications
Tel: (773) 506-2097
E-mail: communications@bischicagolp.org
About Nord Anglia Education
Nord Anglia Education (NYSE: NORD) is the world's leading
premium schools organization. Our 44 international schools are
located in China, Europe, the Middle
East, Southeast Asia and North America. Together,
they educate more than 38,000 students from kindergarten through to
the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying
philosophy – we are ambitious of our students, our people and our
family of schools. Our schools deliver a high quality education
through a personalised approach enhanced with unique global
opportunities to enable every student to succeed. Nord Anglia
Education is headquartered in Hong
Kong SAR, China. Our website
is www.nordangliaeducation.com.
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