State Business Group Names Pikesville High A STEM Innovation School

Pikesville High School was one of three Baltimore County public schools and 49 schools from across Maryland that were named STEM Innovation Schools during the annual meeting of the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education. 

The designated schools will receive additional resources to ensure that more students have opportunities to interact with and benefit from professionals in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. Innovation Schools and their teachers will have access to volunteers from area businesses and industries who will act as teachers and mentors, a wide range of STEM resources to supplement curriculum, and challenges and activities designed to stimulate student participation and problem-solving, according to a BCPS news release.

“The opportunity for students to learn from professionals in their fields of study is among the most important resources we can work with our business partners to provide,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Dallas Dance in a statement. “This recognition and support from MBRT will be invaluable in preparing our students for the kinds of 21st century workplaces they will encounter.”

While most counties had two high schools recognized as STEM Innovation Schools, Baltimore County was one of only three Maryland school systems to have three schools honored. Owings Mills and Chesapeake High Schools were also named STEM Innovation Schools. 

Companies and organizations participating in the program include Lockheed Martin, the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Stevenson University, the Community College of Baltimore County, T. Rowe Price, Northrop Grumman and NASA Goddard.