Academics
STEAM
Marymount girls make, create and innovate!
Marymount girls are designers, artists, coders, engineers, makers and doers. They’re inspired to solve the world’s most pressing problems—and we’re giving them the tools and training to do it!
Among independent schools, Marymount is a leader in technology. We believe scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and the applied use of technology are imperative skills for the future. We believe all students—especially girls—should be challenged to excel in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This is why we’re committed to a dynamic and interactive STEAM program.
STEAM is much more than a collection of academic disciplines—it's an approach to the world that encourages creative thinking, problem-solving, and a willingness to take risks and learn from setbacks.
A Hands-On Journey
Marymount students demonstrate sustained interest in STEAM programming as they frequently exceed the graduation requirements in Science, Math, and Art! As students enter the Digital Resource Center, home to Marymount's makerspace - the M3 Studio, they are inspired by the sculpture designed by renowned sculptor Dr. George Hart that hangs near the entrance. During the opening of the renovated building, Dr. Hart collaborated with our students in the Makerspace to create the four-foot tall mathematical sculpture!
Our M3 Studio is an interdisciplinary workspace frequented by a variety of departments and courses including Studio Arts, English, Geometry, Precalculus, Spanish, Anatomy, and more! For students who are interested in design, ideation, and innovation Marymount has a Maker track of courses to provide them with a sampling of materials, methods, and tools while they explore a variety of fields from a design and fabrication perspective including architecture, furniture, characters, costuming, plushies, circuits, textiles/sewing, and ceramics. All of our students use the makerspace before graduating.
Students participating in the SAILL Internship Program gain experience in a variety of STEAM related fields including architecture, medical, engineering and synthesize their Marymount education with the skills they learn during their internships! Students in a surgical internship, prepared STL files and 3D printed heart scans for a surgeon to study prior to operating on his patients. Another student 3D designed a public pavilion and used Marymount's M3 Studio to 3D print her design. Students often win art awards and represent Marymount with their portfolio work.
The M3 Studio: Where Innovation Comes to Life
Marymount's M3 Studio is home to an instruction space, workroom, and fabrication lab which allows multiple activities and classes the ability to use the space. It is designed and outfitted with retractable ceiling power, a flexible furniture layout, an inviting and sophisticated color palette, a sound-proofed fabrication space, eye-wash and sink, standing height and seated work tables, cabinets for project and material storage, and a variety of equipment and tools.
Equipment includes:
This is not an exhaustive list.
- 4 3D Printers
- 2 Laser Cutters
- 1 Large Format Printer
- 1 Large Format Laminator
- 1 Cricut
- 1 Large Format Cutter
- 8 Sewing Machines
- 2 Dress Forms
- 1 Drill Press
- 1 Belt Sander
- 3 Hot Wire Foam Cutters
- Heat Guns, Soldering Irons,
- Hot Knives, 3D Pens, Dremel Rotary Cutters
- Acrylic, Wood, Cardboard, Paper
Meet our STEAM Team
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88%
Students, on average, exceed their science course requirements -
25%
of AP exams taken are in a STEM-related field, compared to 20% nationally -
90%
of students, on average, exceed their math course requirements -
over 60%
of students use the Makerspace each year -
300
files on average are laser cut or 3D printed each year -
100%
of students graduate having used the makerspace
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