Murder, forensics, and the interrogation of possible suspects? Sounds like your typical CSI episode. But no! This is just your regular forensic science class at Jesuit. This year, in Ms. Boyle’s forensic science class, instead of taking a final exam like most classes would, the class had to complete an investigation using their knowledge in forensics.
The class’ final was...
On April 6, 2020, at 11:15 am, Dr. Lynn Tam released an email to all S.T.A.R.S. applicants informing them that for the first time in the program's history it had been canceled.
The following message was sent to the applicants this morning: "In light of the current fluid COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on research, as well as in an...
I awoke to my arm burning just as it had done the entire night before, due to the constant sting of the terrible, yet small beast they call the jellyfish. Let me explain how I ended up with this undesirable sensation. I recently embarked on a one week trip to the British Virgin Islands with my classmates for the...
This year, a total of 17 new faculty have joined Jesuit Dallas' mission of creating men for and with others. Spread out across all departments, these new teachers may teach different classes and come from different backgrounds. However, they are united by their desire to inspire academic and spiritual growth in their students.
One of these new teachers is Ms....
One of Jesuit's best hands on summer courses is the Marine Biology program run by Assistant Principal of Academics Mr. Ben Kirby and biology teacher Dr. Todd Gruninger. The course consists of two weeks in June dedicated to the classroom conducting experiments, learning the ins and outs of marine life, and then taking a week long trip to the...
“The Jesuit Engineering PMM course explores some of the most dynamic topics in engineering today.  Throughout the course, students probe underlying issues to complex problems including the global energy crisis, public policy as it relates to advancements in medical research, and the impact of emerging technologies on various economies. In addition, students will strengthen their leadership, communication, and teamwork skills...
Every year, the junior class- at least, the ones in the regular physics class- get ready to construct a daunting challenge: a Rube Goldberg machine. The rules are relatively simple: one can use any tools to build the Rube Goldberg, it must be built only at school, and as Ms. Clayton told her class, the "Engineer Daddies" can't build...
Over the summer, seniors Ryan Virkar and Jon Noquil participated in UT Southwestern's exclusive STARS program. This eight-week program, a non-residential program provides students the opportunity to work with a faculty host while researching a medical issue.
Earlier this semester, Virkar and Noquil presented their research to Jesuit's Medical Society to help encourage students to participate in the program and...
