The Emerging Technologies Club recently hosted a STEM Symposium for students in the Upper School and Middle School to share their passions and STEM knowledge with the school community. Club leader Jared Mosseri ’27 described the Symposium as “a great way to explore a research interest more deeply or showcase a project you’ve already been working on… and potentially gain access to STEM-related competitions beyond Dwight-Englewood.” The event was set up like a science fair in the STEM Building. “We aimed to create an environment where students could learn to communicate their ideas, defend their methodologies, and receive constructive feedback from both teachers and peers,” explained club leader Sylvie Yao ’27. “Independent research pushes students to analyze real-world issues, from global warming to assisted technology, and develop creative solutions, which is what the STEM Symposium hoped to showcase… We saw students find ways to mak

Our 2nd Annual D-E 360° ChessFest is in the books! More than 70 players from all over the region joined us in the STEM Building, including our own D-E Bulldog Chess Team. The daylong event balanced intense matches with casual blitz play with Grandmaster Mac Molner and other coaches. For added fun, there was also face painting and balloon-animal-making, courtesy of Summer the Clown. “Families got a ‘Grandmaster’ view of the world of chess with a special presentation on the recent FIDE Candidates Tournament, [an international chess federation],” said Dr. Sherronda Brown P ’31, ’31, Director of D-E 360°. “Such a treat for our budding chess masters.” We’re already looking forward to next year! Next up, our Lower School Chess Team will travel to Baltimore May 1-3 with Coach Mac to represent D-E at the 2026 National Elementary (K-6) Chess Championship. Let’s hear it for our chess stars! Photo Credit: Washington Young

In honor of Earth Week, the Upper School Environmental Club planned a series of events to raise awareness about sustainability practices. They also created a slide show of facts about climate change and simple ways to make a big difference that were displayed on the TV screens around campus. In addition to Advisory Period activities, there were group events, including an opportunity to come together on Earth Day, April 22, to enjoy a “dirt cup” made of chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and gummy worms, while “The Lorax” movie played in the background. “It’s a super chill way to celebrate Earth Day while also appreciating what keeps life growing all around us,” said Environmental Club leader Shreya Patel ’26. Students also gathered in Hulst House for a screening of “Our Planet,” a documentary that showcases the wonder and fragility of Earth’s natural habitats (and Crumbl cookies). The week closed with an Earth-fact-themed interactive trivia game. “We hope this week helped you learn something new and think a little more about the impact we all have on the world,” said Shreya. Here’s to protecting our planet and preserving our future!