The First STEM School in Long Island to Open Fall of 2013

Janet Joyce Monday, January 28, 2013

Across the country there are several different Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM, schools where the next generations of thinkers and world changers attend to get ready for taking their place at the helm. The good news for Long Island is that Long Island’s first regional high school for science and technology is scheduled to open in fall 2013. The Doshi STEM Program is designed to prepare students to compete in an increasingly demanding high tech global marketplace.

The school, which is to be based in Syosset, will be dedicated to teach students the skills they need to excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. In order to help them achieve such a goal, the school has already been given a $1 million donation from a private foundation.

In talking about this tremendous opportunity for Long Island students and residents, Nassau BOCES district superintendent Dr. Thomas Rogers said, “We have these incredible science institutions and assets here on Long Island, and this really marries those great regional assets with our education system. It allows us to build a pipeline right from high school into the exciting industry sectors that are here on Long Island."

As the 21st century continues to be the technology wonder of the ages, there are plenty of areas where students of this type of specialized school can contribute to serious issues of our time. Things like global warming and renewable energy need highly skilled, and competant thinkers, to be in leadership areas to help find solutions.

Educators, civic and governmental leaders on Long Island all agree that science, technology, engineering and math education is essential to the long-term health and vitality of our region. In direct response, the new STEM school will admit 50 ninth graders in the fall, eventually expanding to 200 in the next four years.

janetj@longislandyellowpages.com

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