An Inspiring Gift for Future Scientists, Engineers, and Entrepreneurs
Introducing the Fetfatsidis Family Science & Engineering Laboratory
Understanding how the physical world works, and learning how to build and improve it, is essential to innovation and economic prosperity.
At Pinewood, students develop a strong foundation in the Science, Technology, Arts, and Mathematics of STEAM. Yet the “E” is often overlooked. For us, that “E” represents both Engineering and Entrepreneurship: not only creating value through technological innovation, but also learning how to capture that value by turning promising technologies into viable businesses.
This vision is the purpose behind the transformation of Lab 223 in the Middle and High School complex into the newly named:
Fetfatsidis Family Science & Engineering Laboratory
"Inspiring future scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs."
Made possible by a generous gift from the Fetfatsidis family, the laboratory will give students the opportunity to experience the complete engineering cycle. They will be able to design prototypes using professional CAD and analysis software, build them with 3D printers, test materials and components using a new Universal Testing Machine, and continuously refine their ideas to optimize for performance, cost, and quality.
The space itself will also be refreshed to bring this iterative process to life, creating an inspiring, engaging, and motivating environment in which students can experiment, learn from failure, and turn ideas into tangible solutions.