From the head

All students must navigate the pressures of adolescence as they try to figure out who they are and then summon the courage to be themselves. For young women, some of those pressures are more acute. The data shows that social media poses a greater risk for them in the areas of mental health, body dissatisfaction, core confidence, and fear of taking charge and assuming leadership.

 

Helping students find their unique potential is at the core of the Hyde education, so throughout the year, we work to counteract these influences by focusing on empowering our female students to take charge and own their leadership. This week, a group of Hyde women traveled to Thomas College to participate in the Girls in Science Day. The day included:

 

 

As Assistant Director of Studies, Shaw Bridges said about the experience, "Hyde students had the opportunity to step off campus and into a dynamic STEM environment at Thomas College’s Girls in Science Day. Throughout the morning, they worked alongside college students and faculty, participating in hands-on lab experiences. exploring real-world applications of scientific concepts, and gaining a clearer sense of what studying STEM in college can look like. The event was designed to spark curiosity and confidence through interactive experiments and collaboration."

 

Senior Daniela '26 added, "I learned that small colleges can make a meaningful impact and that pursuing science at the collegiate level is worth it."

 

For Sofi, Daniela, Ania, Petra, Jana, SJ, Masha, and Abigail-Joelyn, the day was not just about science, but about discovering possibilities, building confidence, and envisioning their place in fields where women continue to make powerful contributions. Great day of learning!

 

Laura D. Gauld '76

President

Women in Science trip to Thomas College. Our students met up with Hyde Alumni Maria '25 and Ocean '25, who attend Thomas College.