Congrats to another group of DA STEM graduates!

I am proud that we are graduating another class of Dimensions Academy students. These students took 2 years of college science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) classes at Normandale Community College. The following 17 students have completed our rigorous program:

Andrew Barton

Jonathan Busch

Robert Holzman

Grace Jarvis

Zach Jensen

Alexander Kiner

Clare Koll

Anne Louise Kolstad

Preston Le

Gabriel Meier

Ethan Nguyen

Hoang Nguyen

Josephy Shetaye

Isaac Stein

Zach Studdiford

Christina Timm

Walter Van Dyke

The following students are being recognized for excellence in a particular class. They were chosen by a committee of NCC professors:

College Algebra: Clare Koll

Trigonometry: Zach Studdiford

Computer Science: Isaac Stein

College Physics: Grace Jarvis

Geology: Robbie Holzman

Chemistry: Preston Le

Calculus I: Gabe Meier

Calculus II: Joseph Shetaye

Since we are unable to have our DA graduation this year we are sending students their certificates and awards in the mail. We are sorry that we are not able to honor you in person this year.

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Information about our GT programs for BPS

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