Social Impact News
Spreading STEM
When Ruhi M. (Class of 2027) and Marilyn P. (Class of 2027) participated in Middle School Robotics, they worked on a Social Impact project at Marcus Recreation Center.
“We made a scribble bot with little kids, and it was so fun,” said Ruhi. “The kids were so happy, and we knew that we wanted to explore more STEM opportunities with kids.”
Over the summer, the duo formed a Social Impact club called Spreading Stem and worked with Marcus Recreation Center to find a spot in their after-school program. They have seven Hockaday girls in their club who now head to Marcus weekly to do STEM activities that they create.
“It helps people be more creative with STEM and give kids access to it,” said Marilyn. “If you don’t get to do activities you don’t learn to love it. We’ve been lucky to have exposure to STEM, and we want to give more kids access.”
Some of the kids’ favorite activities include making a robot that can create designs, a circuit that can power a lightbulb, and a homemade volcano.
“I would love to continue this initiative through a career in STEM,” said Ruhi.
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.