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New Hope-Solebury expo showcases new STEAM Wing

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The New Hope-Solebury School District hosted its first STEAM Expo event in May to show off the components of its brand-new, state-of-the-art STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Wing.

Completed in February, the new wing includes a robotics arena, media production studio, high-speed computer lab, engineering makerspace and manufacturing lab. For the first time, students will engage in hands-on STEAM learning experiences using professional-grade technologies.

“We are incredibly excited about this new space and all of the potential it holds for our students,” shared Dr. Amanda Benolken, Director of Education. “The kind of learning we can facilitate in this space will help students develop essential skills for their future: how to create, question, collaborate, and problem-solve effectively.”

Formerly a nurse’s suite and a manufacturing lab with outdated equipment, the district completed the project from conception to completion in approximately one year.

“It was an amazing feat, and I’m incredibly proud of our team for the dedication and energy that went into realizing this vision for our schools. We all recognize the importance of innovation and providing real-world experiences that promote future readiness and success. This new space is evidence of that,” said Superintendent Dr. Charles Lentz.

To debut the space to the public, the facility was opened for a Star Wars-themed STEAM Expo on May 4. Guests, many wearing Star Wars gear, toured the facility and were greeted at different stations by New Hope-Solebury students, who explained the equipment and technologies now available to them.

Students in grades 3-5 showed how they are learning to code drones and to build small boats to flow down their own “STEAM Stream” made from PVC pipe, part of New Hope-Solebury’s elementary STEAM curriculum.


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