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SLS: Girls Advancing in STEM
This November, a group of young women from St. Luke's School (SLS) had the opportunity to attend the Girls Advancing in STEM (GAINS) Conference at Carnegie Mellon University, an experience that aligns with the school's Emerging Technologies, Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) curriculum.
Ellie Briggs '27 reflected on the conference, sharing, "I really enjoyed the GAINS Conference at Carnegie Mellon. I thought it was a great opportunity to network and meet so many great people from other schools around the country and professionals working in STEM careers."
Ellie was particularly fascinated by the Tech Talks and STEM Tours, including a tour of the UPitt Sports Medicine Lab, which sparked her interest in the intersection of sports and STEM.
For Maddie Galligan '27, the GAINS Conference was a transformative experience. From the fascinating Tech Talk on physics in extreme environments to the behind-the-scenes look at Duolingo's software development, Maddie embraced the opportunity to learn about robotics and AI, areas that were previously unfamiliar to her.
In reflecting on the remarkable women she encountered, Maddie shared, "I loved hearing their inspirational stories of overcoming challenges and their passion for their work and what they are doing."
These experiences align with SLS's strategic vision to enhance every student's capabilities and understanding of the power and societal impact of technology. Through the school's Emerging Technologies CSE curriculum, students build comprehensive physical, digital, and logical design and implementation skills while also exploring the critical importance of embedding ethics in their technological pursuits.
St. Luke’s School is a secular (non-religious), private school in New Canaan, CT for grades 5 through 12 serving over 40 towns in Connecticut and New York. Our exceptional academics and diverse co-educational community foster students’ intellectual and ethical development and prepare them for top colleges. St. Luke’s Leading with Humanity curriculum builds the commitment to serve and the confidence to lead.
