Loomis vs. St. Andrew's (DE)

new_england
Sat, 23 Mar 2019 14:29:12 +0000

Loomis offers a several CS and Engineering courses, I can’t comment on the quality or scope as my son has not taken any of them as of yet. I would recommend looking at the course selections available in the course catalog for additional detail.

They have recently opened the Pearse Hub for Innovation (PHI).I would highly recommend checking out the PHI, it is quite impressive. Equipment currently available includes laser cutters, 3-D printers, a precision blade cutter, a CNC router, and word working equipment. The PHI classrooms and adaptable space for collaboration and creativity is a hub for project-based learning across disciplines; special programs such as robotics, design thinking, and computer science; and students who in their free time want to conceptualize, design, build, and share their ideas with the wider world.

The PHI has launched a program that will allow a select group of seniors to step away from their regular academic schedules for an entire term to immerse themselves in hands-on projects that address a pressing concern in the local community. As the program grows it is anticipated to include juniors in the near future as well.

Some of the courses offered through the PHI.

Problem Solving in Manufacturing, Society, and Entrepreneurship
This course will introduce students to the process of Design Thinking (DT) and provide them an opportunity to practice the skills involved in three different areas.

Students will learn the design-build process and gain manufacturing experience in the makerspace.
Students will design and implement a solution for a problem related to the concept of the common good.
Students will tackle a business related entrepreneurship problem for a local business.

The Science of Engineering and Design
Students will learn about and gain experience in the engineering design and manufacturing process. Students will learn the design thinking approach to problem identification, the process of creating prototypes using the tools and resources of the maker space (3-D Printer, laser cutter, breadboards, microprocessors, etc.), and prototype drafting techniques (CAD). Students will culminate the course with a presentation on a project of their own design.