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Academy Pathway Crossover Event
Academy of Health Sciences and Research teachers hosted a crossover event. On March 27th, sophomores from the Biotechnology and Kinesiology pathways were brought together to share their skills and knowledge while investigating the sillier side of science. Mrs. Thompson and Mr. Kerrigan created six lab stations where students investigated density, osmosis, chemical reactions, and accurate…
Biotech Students @ The Forensic Sciences Mentoring Institute
Biotechnology exposes you to a variety of careers in Biomedical Sciences, such as Forensic Toxicology. Students are attending a field trip at The Forensic Sciences Mentoring Institute. Students were able to get first hand experience in the lab collecting samples from crime evidence and then test their samples using the same methods from crime labs. …
Biotechnology Students
Biotechnology is a great course for students interested in working in a variety of medical disciplines, such a as Hematology. The juniors visiting Drexel University’s Medical School Simulation lab where they are learning how to properly take blood from a patients arm! Biotechnology prepares students how to work in a laboratory setting using common laboratory…
Health Sciences & Research Teachers
The Academy of Health Sciences and Research teachers are working to help students achieve more. Mrs. Ragozzino and Mrs. Thompson have started an Internship Board and Job board in the science wing. Stop by to check out the postings for summer internships to pursue your STEAM interests. There are also opportunities for internships in the…
Academies @ Roxborough March Madness
A March Madness tournament was organized by Deputy Commissioners, the Johnson brothers, with League Commissioner Mrs. Arnold and Mr. Vance, our Official Sportscaster. March Madness Round One had eight Academy teams competing: Four teams competed on Tuesday, Feb. 27th after school (Freshmen vs. Freshmen and Biotech vs. Kinesiology) & Four teams competed on Wednesday, Feb. 28th after…