The Science Academy of South Texas offers a curriculum of choice with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that fosters curiosity, open mindedness and a passion for life-long learning.
Inspiring students to problem-solve, innovate and transform their communities. The Science Academy is a TEA Exemplary campus and a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School. Partnerships with Rice University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, South Texas College, Johns Hopkins University, Cornell University, and Stanford University.
With the following of the PLTW curriculum, Scitech's numerous engineering courses entail the following:
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D. Coalson Civil and Architecture |
D. Wood Computer Science |
E. Pacheco Biomedical Engineering |
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G. McGee Principles of Engineering |
H. Stout Introduction to Engineering Design |
J. Konecny Aerospace Engineering |
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N. Houston Digital Electronics |
O. Valdez Engineering Design and Development |
R. Rodriguez Digital Electronics |
Along with its rigorous engineering curriculum, Scitech boasts many activites in educating the community.
Part of every Scitechian's senior year, EDD (Engineering Design and Development) is a senior course where students investigate real world problems and design real world solutions and prototypes to present at the end of the year.
GEMS stands for Girls in Engineering Mathematics and Science. GEMS introduces not only scientific concepts and engineering intuition to girls from ages 6-10, but also instills in them the growth mindset to overcome any obstacles they may face in the STEM field as a woman. Go GEMS!
