On Friday, December 7th, a special guest came to discuss careers in Engineering with our TEALS/Intro to Computer Science students.
Ms. Katz shares her experiences and what lies ahead in engineering with our TEALS students.
Our TEALS teacher, Mrs. Katz, invited her daughter, Alyssa, who is a structural engineer for an architectural firm in New York City, to talk about her education, work experiences, and opportunities for our students.
Our TEALS students hearing about the importance of immersing in STEM classes
Collaborative hands-on projects
Alyssa is a product of the New York City school system, and a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. She emphasized the need for students to focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) skills in high school, and to actively pursue degrees in the various engineering fields. Alyssa told the class that engineers always work in teams, so the ability to collaborate is vital, as are strong communication skills.
Learning from trial and error utilizing skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
East-West courses in math, computers, science and engineering are a vital component of the education we provide our students. We are also proud of how reading, writing and communication skills are stressed across the curriculum. This emphasis on communication and STEM skills, as well as our international perspective of the importance of Asia in the global economy prepares our students to be successful in university and productive adults.
Designing state-of-the-art curtain walls and building envelopes at the new WTC Path Station
Engineers wear cool hats and "uniforms" when they are on the job in a work site
Thank you, Alyssa, for sharing your experiences to encourage our East-West students to consider careers in Engineering.