Freshman Named Finalist in USA Computing Olympiad, Qualifies for Summer Training Camp
David Zhu, grade 9, was recently announced as one of the finalists in the 2013-14 season of the USA Computing Olympiad (USACO). As one…
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Harker Alumni Make “30 under 30” Lists of Rising Young Stars
This story originally appeared in the spring 2014 Harker Quarterly. Three Harker grads made Forbes magazine’s coveted “30 Under 30” lists, which showcase young…
Budding Middle- and Upper School Scientists Take Home a Range of Prizes From 2014 Synopsys Championship
Harker enjoyed another successful year at the Synopsys Championship in March, as dozens of middle and upper school students garnered awards. Five upper school students…
Computer Science Program Expands
This story originally appeared in the spring 2014 Harker Quarterly. By Debbie Cohen and Zach Jones Even Democrats and Republicans agree on the crucial…
TEDxHarkerSchool Offers Expert Insights On Entrepreneurship
The latest installment of TEDxHarkerSchool was held March 22 at the upper school campus. Launched in fall 2011, the student-organized series of events gives…
Harker Science Lovers Flock to Research Symposium to be Inspired by Students and Speakers
UPDATE: Videos of the keynote speakers, breakout sessions and the panel discussion from this year’s Research Symposium are now available on YouTube. Science enthusiasts from…
Siemens and Intel Participants Honored at Special Lunch Reception
A special lunchtime reception for students who participated in this year’s Siemens Competition and Intel Science Talent Search was held March 19 in the…
Harker Students Take Top Spots in Two Categories at TEAMS Competition
Five teams of Harker upper school students – 40 students in all – competed in a regional Test of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science…
Middle School Math Students Successful at Santa Clara Valley Mathcounts Competition
This story was submitted by Harker middle school math teacher Vandana Kadam. Harker students had great success at the Mathcounts chapter level contest in…
Research Symposium Attracts Silicon Valley Exhibitors; Keynote Speaker Salman Khan
On Saturday, March 29, at the upper school campus, The Harker School’s science department and the student WiSTEM Club (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering…
