Even though the curriculum at MSA has an emphasis on math and science, interest in STEM-related extracurricular activities are very skewed in gender. Participation in clubs such as Math League, Computer Club, and all FIRST Robotics teams, are heavily dominated by males. Females tend to lose confidence and interest in pursuing STEM during middle and high school.
Math and Science Academy’s SWENext Club’s purpose is to spark interest and confidence in students, especially females, pursuing STEM during middle and high school. This club aims to combat issues regarding confidence and gender ratio in careers and activities that are primarily dominated by males. Our mission is to inform and inspire students in STEM through initiatives within and outside Math and Science Academy.
Our club is welcome to all students of Math and Science Academy.
Math and Science Academy’s SWENext Club’s purpose is to spark interest and confidence in students, especially females, pursuing STEM during middle and high school. This club aims to combat issues regarding confidence and gender ratio in careers and activities that are primarily dominated by males. Our mission is to inform and inspire students in STEM through initiatives within and outside Math and Science Academy.
Our club is welcome to all students of Math and Science Academy.
Join MSA SWENExt
By joining SWENext, members will be associated with a well-respected organization (the Society of Women Engineers), gain access to scholarships, and make valuable connections. Members will also work in a collaborative team environment, learn essential life skills, and maybe even learn to code Python, build a website using HTML/CSS, and create 3D models!
meeting activities
At our meetings, we do engaging STEM activities, inclusive to all genders. We also teach STEM workshops (code, web design, 3D modelling) and discuss any STEM outreach/volunteering opportunities within the community. We meet every other Friday from 8-9:00 am.
In the past, we've observed kinetic and potential energy by constructing Popsicle-stick chain reactions, built structural engineering houses, and explored the effects of polarity with shaving cream marbling note cards.
Because of the pandemic, we adjusted our activities for the 2020-21 school year. We hosted 3 virtual courses for our members: Programming Python, Web Design (HTML/CSS), and 3D Modelling. We also had opportunities where members could learn about different careers in STEM.
In the past, we've observed kinetic and potential energy by constructing Popsicle-stick chain reactions, built structural engineering houses, and explored the effects of polarity with shaving cream marbling note cards.
Because of the pandemic, we adjusted our activities for the 2020-21 school year. We hosted 3 virtual courses for our members: Programming Python, Web Design (HTML/CSS), and 3D Modelling. We also had opportunities where members could learn about different careers in STEM.
Exploring STEM Careers seminar
Every year, MSA SWENext Club hosts engineering informational sessions at Math and Science Academy to inform students about engineering careers, with speakers being STEM professionals with valuable experience in the their fields.
Seminars are open to all MSA students and will be announced at club meetings and in the MSA Daily Announcements.
Seminars are open to all MSA students and will be announced at club meetings and in the MSA Daily Announcements.