Celebrating Women in Science

Ada Lovelace was a countess who has been attributed to be the creator of computer programming. Ada Lovelace Day, a day celebrating women in science, has become an annual tradition at the Seabury Middle School, and the 5th graders were delighted to join in the festivities this year for an amazing day of science, technology and discovery. 

Here's a great article to learn more about Ada Lovelace: http://mentalfloss.com/article/53131/ada-lovelace-first-computer-programmer

Some of the group started the day with architect Sonja Barteck, learning about the architectural style of Zaha Hadid and designing an architectural sculpture based on the idea that not all walls have to be built at 90 degree angles.

Students also practiced giving injections and suturing oranges with pediatrician Dr. Diane Bartels.

Seabury alumna Alex Cole, a graduate student in sustainable urban development at the University of Washington and now studying in Wales, led the students through a short exercise where they tried their hand at designing sustainable cities, like the ones pictured below, which featured solar power, central working and living spaces and pathways for walking and biking between work and home activities.

There were many more presenters, ranging from a cancer researcher to another alumna who is now an assistant professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Maryland. For more pictures and to learn more about our visiting women in science and their presentations, view the Middle School Blog at https://seaburymiddleschool.blogspot.com/2019/10/ada-lovelace-day-2019.html

We salute you, Ada, and all women studying and working in science, mathematics and technology fields! Thanks to all of these amazing women and friends of Seabury who shared their experience and knowledge with us this day - you truly all are inspirational!