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Pine Crest’s Entrepreneurship Dedicated to Global Engagement, or EDGE, is home to the School’s entrepreneurship program and STEM-related student organizations. EDGE was designed with student input as a space for collaboration. Some of the features of the space include floor-to-ceiling whiteboards, multiple collaborative stations, computers tailored for computer assisted design (CAD), modular furniture, and various accessories to facilitate students’ creativity. These resources help students brainstorm and bring their ideas to life with all the materials they need at their fingertips. Beyond the space, EDGE programs promote the development of an entrepreneurial mindset in Pine Crest students. “The EDGE space promotes cooperative learning,” said John Kolettis ’21. “Students can develop their ideas in an environment where failure and risk-taking are encouraged and will ultimately lead to success.”
Although students are always encouraged to maintain an entrepreneurial mindset, a unique three-year Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship is offered to those who want to pursue entrepreneurship further. Students in this program learn about and analyze topics such as the difference between conscious capitalism and corporate social responsibility, how to effectively communicate in a team, the process of creating a startup, basic financial statements and portfolios, and how to make a positive difference in the world.
Students are given the opportunity to conduct research through various course and program offerings. Students selected to be in the three-year Science Research program conduct their choice of science-related research with outside labs and mentors. Students in the Post-AP Psychology course survey their peers to gather data for their personal projects. Students in the three-year Social Entrepreneurship program learn how to effectively research and understand different types of data and statistics when developing ideas and products.
Although students are always encouraged to maintain an entrepreneurial mindset, a unique three-year Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship is offered to those who want to pursue entrepreneurship further. Students in this program learn about and analyze topics such as the difference between conscious capitalism and corporate social responsibility, how to effectively communicate in a team, the process of creating a startup, basic financial statements and portfolios, and how to make a positive difference in the world.
Students are given the opportunity to conduct research through various course and program offerings. Students selected to be in the three-year Science Research program conduct their choice of science-related research with outside labs and mentors. Students in the Post-AP Psychology course survey their peers to gather data for their personal projects. Students in the three-year Social Entrepreneurship program learn how to effectively research and understand different types of data and statistics when developing ideas and products.
Students are encouraged to innovate and think creatively through the integration of the Innovation Lab (iLab) into their classes. Teachers work closely with iLab specialists to design projects that allow students to solve problems and showcase their skills while also learning about the specific course. Students have access to a plethora of materials and resources while working in the iLab, including but not limited to: 3D printers and laser engravers.
In addition to the robotics courses offered, students can join the club Robotics Team which competes in FIRST Robotics. Teams work in the Innovation Lab (iLab) where they have access to the tools and materials needed to build and code their robots. Teams learn and go through the iterative process of testing then changing aspects of their robot as needed. Then, each robot participates in competitions that involve specific challenges.
Students are encouraged to innovate and think creatively through the integration of the Innovation Lab (iLab) into their classes. Teachers work closely with iLab specialists to design projects that allow students to solve problems and showcase their skills while also learning about the specific course. Students have access to a plethora of materials and resources while working in the iLab, including but not limited to: 3D printers and laser engravers.
In addition to the robotics courses offered, students can join the club Robotics Team which competes in FIRST Robotics. Teams work in the Innovation Lab (iLab) where they have access to the tools and materials needed to build and code their robots. Teams learn and go through the iterative process of testing then changing aspects of their robot as needed. Then, each robot participates in competitions that involve specific challenges.
The Zimmerman Family Innovation Lab (iLab) is a space where students have the opportunity to explore STEM concepts with activities that encourage creativity and problem-solving. Equipped with five 3D printers, sewing machines, drill presses, laser engravers, as well as various other tools, students have access to state-of-the-art materials and resources. Starting in Lower School and continuing throughout Upper School, teachers work together with Innovation Specialists to bring students into the iLab for hands-on learning experiences and projects. Additionally, various competition teams including TSA and robotics utilize the iLab to work on their respective projects.
