Training young minds to discover, analyze, and apply knowledge

Department Highlights

• OLSH students have participated in the Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair, and the Westinghouse Science Honors Institute.
• Students take field trips to locations such as the Carnegie Science Center’s and Kennywood’s Engineering Days, ASM Material Science Minicamp, Montour Run Creek, and the Pittsburgh Zoo.
• “Green” features like community gardens, composting, rain barrels, and a natural meadow allow students to study the environment on campus.
• The OLSH Writing & Learning Center supports writing across the curriculum with support for scientific writing and lab reports.
• Four science labs are equipped for hands-on learning with experimentation for all levels in each discipline: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental, and Anatomy.
• Students learn from alumni and parent medical and science professionals who share knowledge as guest lecturers in the classroom.
• Young women at OLSH have received Women in Science awards and scholarships from Seton Hill University recognizing their achievement in math and science.
• 67% of OLSH students taking an AP science course earn a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP exam.

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