Design Thinking In Science: Mr Edward’s Heart Lab
Written by TJ Edwards and Tyler S. Thigpen Ask a Mount Vernon student what their most challenging project was this year and many will refer to Mr Edward’s Heart Lab. Based on these two projects (one two), Mr Edwards guided freshmen to develop a model for an artificial replacement organ or limb that may possibly be...
Summer Opportunity @ the Center for Disease Control
From the CDC Center for Global Health: The David J. Sencer CDC Museum is pleased to announce the 2012 CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC) held at CDC’s headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. DDC is an academic day camp for upcoming high-school juniors and seniors who will be 16 years old by the first day of camp. Dates for the 2012 sessions...
Jonathan Barnard Tours & Reports On Georgia Tech’s Nanotechnology Lab
Written by Jonathan Barnard Georgia Tech is leading the way in nanotechnology and nanoscience research. My recent visit to Tech’s Marcus Nanotechnology Building was an insightful experience where I learned about current research and about what the future holds in the various fields of nanotechnology. Initially, I received a tour by Georgia Tech’s research coordinator....
Curriculum Center Stage: The Sciences
Science class at the Upper School is never boring. Simulations, biotechnology, and forensics are just a few of the tools studied and employed in order to make science relevant and teach students essential 21st century skills. Krista Parker, Science Department Chair and Dean of the Upper School, took time to write about what sets apart the...
New Teacher Spotlight: Mr TJ Edwards
This year, the Upper School at Mount Vernon proudly welcomes to the teaching faculty a CEO-turned-high-school-teacher, Mr. Timothy (TJ) Edwards. Mr. Edwards (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Southern Methodist University) is a successful entrepreneur, innovative educator, and Mount Vernon alumni. As founder and CEO of an ecological restoration company, Mr. Edwards has hands on experience applying the sciences...
