Technology and Innovation at Buckley spans all grade levels, offering state-of-the-art tools and college-level laboratories for students to explore science, technology, research, and design. Through hands-on experimentation and creative problem-solving, Buckley students develop practical applications for their studies and learn to transform their ideas into tangible advancements for the future.
Signature Science & Tech Offerings
Clubs and Teams
The student-led Climate Action Team (CAT) plays a powerful role in promoting campus sustainability through school-wide initiatives and educating students about the environment. CAT leaders engage with local government officials and industry innovators, organize our annual Climate Conference, and spearhead initiatives such as plantings, pop-up thrift stores, and campus clean-up efforts.
This club brings alumni and other speakers to Upper School during lunch to share their wisdom about the value of college, launching start-ups, scaling businesses, and more.
Learn from industry speakers at NASA and JPL. Stargaze on Gilley Field. Teach astronomy and physics lessons to Lower School students.
What started as a club focused on tutoring peers in STEM subjects, this club has expanded to all subjects and divisions.
Robotics Team
Last year, the Griffitrons won the “Engineering Design Award,” which judges give at their discretion to teams with designs that “blow the mind.”
Members of the Griffitrons start their work for the spring competition the summer prior. They work on five committees:
- Business: This team keeps track of the budget and expenditures
- Manufacturing: This team builds the physical robot
- Media: In charge of promotion and sponsorships
- CAD (Computer Aided Design): Designs the robot functionality
- Programming: Works on the coding for the robot
Tools and Toys
Our Media Tech Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art cameras, podcast gear, drones, VR headsets, gaming devices, robots, and an array of cutting-edge technology. Upper School students use Buckley's SMART telescope (pictured above) to view and take pictures of celestial wonders as far away as Saturn's rings.