Biotechnology

This pathway is designed to give students a comprehensive introduction the scientific thinking, concepts and laboratory research techniques currently used in the field of biotechnology. Students will also learn about biomimicry, a cutting edge approach that seeks sustainable solutions to human challenges, especially in the medical field, by emulating nature's patterns and strategies. Possible career include lab assistant, chemical technician, and microbiologist.

NIHF-STEM-Biotechnology_r2.pdf

Cybersecurity & Network Defense

This pathway is designed to give students a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity and the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. Students will also learn about the integration of artificial intelligence with network defense aimed at assessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information. Possible careers include information security analyst, computer network architect, network administrator, compliance analyst, and database analyst.

NIHF-STEM-Cybersecurity_2021.pdf

PLTW Environmental Engineering

Environmental engineers solve problems that help clean up our environment by focusing on air and land quality issues. Environmental engineers develop solutions to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health and pollution control. Students in this pathway will study air pollution sources, global warming, acid rain, the results of non-renewable resource misuse and ways to reduce land pollution.

NIHF-STEM-Environmental-Engineering_2021.pdf