At MSSM students learn science from real scientists.  With an emphasis on experiential and lab-based programming, MSSM’s Science Department provides students with challenging core and elective offerings in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering. In all of these classes students learn the process and practice of science, as well as how science connects to other disciplines.  Students also have access to MSSM’s Greenhouse for special projects.  Some things you might do:

• Create fluorescent bacteria
• Dissect an assortment of organisms and organs
• Perform DNA electrophoresis, PCR, sequence analysis, and bioinformatics
• Use computer integrated and interfaced lab stations
• Play with slinkies, study forces on a rotating chair, and shoot projectiles
• Synthesize smelly organic compounds
• Grow hydroponic veggies for the dining hall
• Experience the engineering workflow, from idea to design to implementation

MSSM provides students with a broad range of elective classes in the areas of Computer Science and Robotics. With a fully equipped Makerspace, MSSM students also have the tools and materials for class-related and personal projects. Some things you might do:

• Create video games in C# and Unity
• Learn to code in the C++ programming language
• Build Arduino-controlled robots
• Create and print 3D models
• Learn cutting-edge website development applications
• Use the Python language to implement machine learning models