Presents "Bionically Bent"
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The Advanced Science & Technology Cluster at the Greater Lawrence Technical School rallied the teachers and students from a variety of disciplines to put into practice what they learn in academic classes. The success of this project-based learning program is the result of unusual teamwork and spirit in the school.

Project Team:
Frank Vacirca, Suprentendent - Director
Mary Beth Sullivan, Principal
Ellen Gilbert, Director, Cluster Academies
Melinda Joncas, Cluster Leader, Advanced Science & Technology
Angelo Bittarelli, Insturctor, Electronics
Tom McDermott, IT Director
Marketing Group A
Marketing Group B
Construction Group A
Programming Group A
Programming Group B
GLTS Junior Students Participating
GLTS Instructors Participating
John Galinato, Chief Engineer
Dr. Albert Kim, Chief Scientist

Build-It-Yourself developed the the project-based learning program. Much of the content is the result of a collaboration with researchers at the MIT Media Lab who laid the foundation for the LEGO Mindstorms product.

For information on the program, contact John Galinato

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