The Wonder of Mars Insight and Other Space Questions

The Wonder of Mars Insight and Other Space Questions

by Greg Kellner, Director, 6 Points Sci-Tech East The words “Touchdown Confirmed!” caused an eruption of cheers, hugs and high fives today, and it wasn’t from the NFL, but rather the words of the announcer from the command center at the NASA/JPL Laboratories in...
My Mother's Secret Camp Nickname

My Mother's Secret Camp Nickname

By Jayme Dale Mallindine, Assistant Director On my first trip back home after my first summer working at 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy I uncovered my mother’s secret identity: Cherub. Cherub was my mother’s camp name from a summer camp she worked at for 9 years. I...
Register now and save!

Register now and save!

This fall we have promotional pricing for our programs in Israel, Massachusetts, and California! Register opens November 2nd at Sci-Tech West in LA. Save during our fall promotion! Register before November 9th at Sci-Tech West near Boston and receive $200 off Register...
Parshat Noach: Science in the Torah

Parshat Noach: Science in the Torah

At URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech West we aim to use science and technology as a portal through which to connect with Judaism. This week, we read the story of Noah’s Ark—the big boat, the flood, the animals and of course the meteorological phenomenon of reflection, refraction...
Finding the STEM in Sukkot

Finding the STEM in Sukkot

At URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech West we aim to use science and technology as a portal through which to connect with Judaism. That’s nice, but how do we actually do this? Sukkot has ancient foundations and some seemingly strange rituals like marching around while shaking...