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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

Jon Calos

Experiential Learning Department Chair, Signature Director, Homer L. Dodge Instructor in Science
Katya B. ’27 and Inzhu U. ’27 meet with Archivist Stephanie Ross
Timeless Stories: Transcribing Letters from the Emma Willard School Archives

Row upon row of gray archival boxes fill the shelves of the Emma Willard School Archives, holding stories just waiting to be uncovered. Archivist Stephanie Ross has recently been guiding STEAM 10 students Katya B. ’27 and Inzhu U. ’27 in an exploration of the archives, which has centered around its collection of personal letters. 

students at beaver dam
Poestenkill River Beavers

Ava V. '26, Gisele N. '26, and Alexa F. ’26 (not photographed) are sampling water quality above and below a large network of beaver dams on the Poestenkill River as part of their STEAM 10 class. Their hypothesis is that a filtration effect from the beavers' handiwork may purify the water of chemicals and other pollutants downstream of the dams. In addition to collecting samples, they have placed trail cameras to track the activity around the main beaver lodge.

five students at a boot with information about their STEAM project
STEAM at Emma

STEAM has an extensive history at Emma Willard School. Combining the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, STEAM is a contemporary version of STEM education. At Emma Willard School, STEAM is entirely experiential and has influenced quite a few programs during its tenure on campus.

Emma Green and other climate change activists at the youth climate summit
Adirondack Youth Summit: Emma Goes Green

The Adirondack Youth Climate Summit was held on November 8–9 at The Wild Center, with a team from Emma Green in attendance. Our students presented their STEAM 10 projects and helped develop a Climate Change Plan to bring back to the Emma community.
 

five students at a boot with information about their STEAM project
STEAM 10 at Sustainability Fair

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.

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