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STEM at Westminster is a project-based program that empowers students to change the world for Jesus Christ by using problem-solving and creativity. Through a synergy of disciplines, students learn more about God and His creation, and their role in it, so that they can have a positive impact in our world and on others.

STEM Academy

The STEM Academy seeks to expose students to a wide range of experiences and activities. Through learning-by-doing, this approach provides valuable opportunities to discover and integrate a biblical worldview into the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

 

STEM News

Mike Decker stands beside the tank in the Coral Lab and tells prospective families about Westminster's Ocean Discovery program.

Westminster's annual Open House was held on Thursday, October 23, with a record-breaking 600+ people in attendance!

Bring your ideas to life and share your discoveries!

STEM Summit 2026

A group of people wearing blue uniforms with the word %22Cyborg%22 printed on them, gathered around a robot they have created.


 

Middle schoolers in the Aviation enrichment stand in a line at the entrance of a plane hangar.
Two Westminster students sit in the cockpit of a state-of-the-art flight simulator.
Girls in the Medical Enrichment class show off their practice bandaged arm.
Two students, a male and a female, are kneeling on the floor of what appears to be a classroom or educational setting, engaged in what looks like a hands-on learning activity or demonstration.
A group of students sitting on the floor of a classroom, engaged in what appears to be a collaborative activity or discussion, with various items and materials scattered around them.
The image shows a young man intently focused on a tank of water, with a colorful and cluttered background suggesting a gaming or entertainment setup.
A young woman with long brown hair is smiling and looking down at a tank of water, with various items and clothing visible in the background.
Two men are engaged in a conversation over a coral tank, surrounded by various scientific equipment and supplies.
A close-up view of various shells and coral fragments in a tank of water.
The image depicts an underwater aquarium scene with various colorful marine life, including a rocky formation, coral, and other aquatic plants.
A group of children stand by a large tank of water as they reach in to touch sea creatures, surrounded by colorful walls and a large open space with a wooden roof structure.
An 8th grade girl rows her cardboard boat during the STEM regatta race.
Three boys in Principles of Engineering show off their custom designed remote operated vehicle.
A person in a blue shirt is pushing colorful floating blocks in a swimming pool, with various objects and equipment visible in the background.
A woman in a blue sweater is operating a large camera in a room with various photographic equipment and framed artwork on the walls.
A young child is sitting in a colorful inflatable boat in a swimming pool, surrounded by festive decorations and banners.

Experiential Learning

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The Coral Lab

Westminster's state-of-the-art coral lab operates under a Scientific Research SAL (Marine Special Activities License) through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. This crucial license enables the lab to 3D scan coral fragments, allowing for the monitoring of their growth rate over time.

Students working in the lab conduct research and document their findings through real, hands-on experience utilizing Plant a Million Corals CEO Dr. David Vaughn's microfragmentation method, in which a small fragment of coral is placed on a small plate. Once the coral has grown, the plate is broken or cut into multiple pieces, allowing for the growth of fast-growing colonies. Through this process, our students can observe and research rapid coral growth rates nearly 25-40x faster than what occurs naturally.

Currently, WCA is the only high school in the world with a Scientific Research SAL and is one of only approximately 29 institutions globally allowed to store and maintain federally protected Atlantic stony coral genetic broodstock.

Westminster's coral lab was a coordinated effort between multiple organizations, experts, and alumni to provide the latest, cutting-edge equipment and research.

Read More About the Lab

Two men are engaged in a conversation over a coral tank, surrounded by various scientific equipment and supplies.

Lab Research

Research is currently being conducted under Westminster's Scientific Research SAL and will soon be available here.

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THANK YOU TO OUR STEM PARTNERS

Maui Marine Institute, Plant a Million Corals, SeaScape Studio, St. Louis Aquarium, Ykiki Divers