Upper School STEAM Highlights

NLA students are taught more than just facts and figures; they are engaged in learning. Every classroom on campus is an incubator for capturing knowledge, applying it, and working to develop and understanding of the subject matter. Outside the classroom, through the 15% IP program, we inspire our students to take that knowledge, dream big, have self-confidence, and find ways to change the world. We know that during this time, our students will do awesome things. Each year, several of our students participate in the Twin Cities Regional and MN State Science Fair.

Winners of the Honorable Mention KOA Award in High School Engineering, a team of NLA students (also brothers) redesigned the Nocturnal Exhibit Hallway at the Mn Zoo. They incorporated architectural drafting, 3D printing and rendering into the model of their project.

NLA won a total of $15,000 grant funds from MISF (Minnesota Independent School Forum) in 2018 and 2019 school years towards establishing an Engineering program and several STEAM clubs, mentored by NLA faculty. Each year, many students participate in regional or in-house events and learn about careers in STEAM through guest speakers and/or serving the community.

Robotics Club

Ecology Club

Medical Club

Art & Design Club

Optical Tweezers Independent Research

Electricity and Magnetism Engineering

Engineering Design

Engineering and 3D Design Workshops

Many of the 3M's scientists and engineers showed interest in the sustainable solutions proposed by NLA student at a special event held at 3M's headquarter.

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