Westchester Students Learn Science In New Ways At Pace Regional Academy

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Students from Briarcliff Manor, Ossining and Croton-Harmon School Districts are learning to extend interest in science, foster curiosity about the world and work of science and create additional excitement about the ways in which science connects with their daily lives at the Pace University Regional Science Academy.

Briarcliff Manor, Ossining and Croton Harmon School students participated in Inventing, Circuits, and Robotics."
Photo Credit: *Dr. Gerald Ardito*

Students work on circuit projects at the academy.
Photo Credit: *Dr. Gerald Ardito*

Students work together and collaborate on circuits.
Photo Credit: *Dr. Gerald Ardito*

A professor looks on as students complete their project.
Photo Credit: *Dr. Gerald Ardito*

Students at the Physics for Life at Pace University.
Photo Credit: *Dr. Gerald Ardito*

Students' project at the Physics for Life academy.
Photo Credit: *Dr. Gerald Ardito*

Students working together on their project at the "Physics for Life" academy.
Photo Credit: *Dr. Gerald Ardito*

by Alesha Hanson

Content Partner: Pace University

The academy is successfully underway and currently exploring topics in computer science with “Inventing, Circuits, and Robotics” and Physics “Physics for Life.” Both circuits have had prior dates in March and another upcoming date on Saturday, April 18.

Pace University professors will teach and students will learn through laboratory-based projects utilizing the sophisticated Science and Computer Laboratories at Pace University.

Outstanding Assistant Professor of STEM-D Education Dr. Gerald Ardito will guide the academy along with Associate Professor Dr. Mohsen Shiri and Assistant Professor Rofeideh Mansourian, all of whom will facilitate the actual teaching and learning process.