LYNX Newsletter
January 2022, Volume 4, Number 5
LYNX Scholars Network with LYNX Business Partners During Day of Tech and Mock Interviews!
Since tech is everywhere, if I am able to utilize and better tech, I can change the world for the better. - Victor, grade 9
I never really thought that data visualization can tell stories and I really loved how fascinating it is to make and read data to find trends. - Joyce, grade 9
I was surprised to learn that only 16% of tech people are women. - Sreenija, grade 10
The importance of a vision compelled me because we don't consciously think about the very first part of a project. - Tony, grade 11
A career in tech can allow me to improve the world by making processes more efficient, reaching large audiences, and decreasing errors made by humans. - Carly, grade 11
"Day of Tech" with techfrederick
Strategic Thinking, Project Management
Data Visualization
Cybersecurity, White Hat Hacking
Systems & Network Administration
Thanks to all of our participating techfrederick partners for an amazing experience!
BRMi
Innovative Incorporated
IronNet Cybersecurity
MASAI Technologies Corporation
Northrop Grumman
Slalom
Yakabod
Yakabod Hosts LYNX Scholars!
Mock Interviews
AstraZeneca
iHire
Frederick County Workforce Services
Many thanks to all individuals from these organizations for supporting our students in preparing for the workforce!
Upcoming events:
Jan 5: Course Registration Night and Elective Fair (6:00 pm at FHS)
Jan 7: Early College Information Session (at FHS)
Jan 13: End of Term 2/Semester 1
Jan 18: Begin Term 3/Semester 2
Jan 21: Introduction to Microsoft Word (at FHS)
Jan 26: Introduction to Microsoft Word (at FHS)
Jan 26: LYNX Scholar Leadership Summit I (at FHS)
In-Person Learning Lab in the FHS Media Center!
When? Daily from 2:20-3:40 pm
Students must sign up by 1:15 p.m. on the day they plan to attend.
- Students must enter the media center by 2:30 pm.
- LYNX staff will assign seating.
- Students must work on class assignments or assessments until 3:40 pm.
The media center closes at the 3:40 pm bell.
All students report to the cafeteria for supper and bus service.
Students may sign out before 3:40 pm if they are car riders/walkers.
All students can access "TutorMe" 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.