STEAM 9 and 10
Emma offers two transdisciplinary programs for ninth and tenth grades synthesizing science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Both experiences are team-based and make use of digital portfolios.
STEAM 9 runs in the spring semester and is composed of two phases: modules that present model systems, and independent projects that extend one of the modules. STEAM 10 lasts for a year and allows students to deeply explore a given project focus. Both programs involve a culminating experience directed to the entire school community.
Interested in more information about STEAM 9 and 10? Contact:
Jon Calos
Experiential Learning Department Chair, Signature Director, Homer L. Dodge Instructor in Science
![five students at a boot with information about their STEAM project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1681999940/emmawillardorg/ybanvy5bavke6azpuxjl/image_50734337.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1681999940/emmawillardorg/ybanvy5bavke6azpuxjl/image_50734337.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1681999940/emmawillardorg/ybanvy5bavke6azpuxjl/image_50734337.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1681999940/emmawillardorg/ybanvy5bavke6azpuxjl/image_50734337.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1681999940/emmawillardorg/ybanvy5bavke6azpuxjl/image_50734337.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1681999940/emmawillardorg/ybanvy5bavke6azpuxjl/image_50734337.jpg","width":2200}])
One of our STEAM 10 teams—Ella D. '25, Nadia M. '25, Olivia B. '25, and Roz K. '25—has been studying invasive fish of New York State.
![an view of campus from above at night]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1687888961/emmawillardorg/cyndxzntueltnxqsd43a/Image_20230404_200443_473.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1687888961/emmawillardorg/cyndxzntueltnxqsd43a/Image_20230404_200443_473.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1687888961/emmawillardorg/cyndxzntueltnxqsd43a/Image_20230404_200443_473.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1687888961/emmawillardorg/cyndxzntueltnxqsd43a/Image_20230404_200443_473.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1687888961/emmawillardorg/cyndxzntueltnxqsd43a/Image_20230404_200443_473.jpg","width":1280}])
STEAM 10 students were around campus after dark Tuesday evening, taking in the view from above. They are doing a study of light pollution and wanted to take a look at the Emma Willard School campus from above after dark.
![Vultures atop Sage Tower at Emma Willard School.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686757074/emmawillardorg/abiisrhhs6efljewynat/large_news1400844_1284692.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686757074/emmawillardorg/abiisrhhs6efljewynat/large_news1400844_1284692.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1686757074/emmawillardorg/abiisrhhs6efljewynat/large_news1400844_1284692.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1686757074/emmawillardorg/abiisrhhs6efljewynat/large_news1400844_1284692.jpg","width":960}])
There are many unique qualities the Emma Willard School campus has to offer: the collegiate gothic style designed by the Olmstead Brothers include the tower, many castellations, parapets, finials, spandrels, and buttresses. Alongside these architectural wonders, eyes gaze down at the inner campus from gargoyles, grotesques and, the only living watchers from the grey walls: vultures.
