Niles North and West High Schools

Whether they're studying evidence related to a hypothetical lawsuit or predicting the brightness of stars, students find the tools and resources that they need at the Niles North and West High School STEM labs.


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Carved from existing space, new STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) labs optimize research, analysis, interaction, and invention. Each 3,000 SF lab offers two primary zones: a think tank for presentations and conferencing, and a flexible lab zone for research and experiments.


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awards
Award of Distinction, Illinois Association of School Boards
Citation, National School Boards Association


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project highlights
Movable work tables support different configurations
Storage carts roll under counters
Lockable study carrels store materials
Wet and dry lab areas
Ceiling offers power outlets, data ports, suspension grid
Three-way dimming system
Materials/design merge industry and science
Windows display lab activity in corridor

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