STEM in the Classics - Fall 2026 - Registration
Thursdays from 9-10am Pacific (12-1pm Eastern) - September 17 through December 10
Ancient Roman engineering
In this class, students will study figures of the ancient world through a STEM lens: Archimedes, Hippocrates, Pliny the Elder, Pythagoras, and more, with the goal of understanding how the Greeks and Romans approached the topics of math, medicine, the natural world, and technology.
A central theme of the course is that the Greeks and Romans typically approached these subjects from a Platonic perspective, seeking to categorize, generalize, and discover absolutes. This approach works well in mathematics, but encounters challenges in science and medicine.
Students will complete reading assignments and participate in thoughtful class discussions, gaining insights into the origins of scientific and mathematical thinking that remain relevant today. The course is taught by our classics and writing teacher, Joshua.
If you are interested in the asynchronous option, which we offer at a discounted rate, please complete the registration form and indicate your preference.
Duration: 12 weeks of classes
Frequency + Schedule: Thursdays from 9-10am Pacific (12-1pm Eastern) - September 17 through December 10 (taking Thanksgiving week off), Free half-hour trial class on Thursday, September 10.
Teacher: Joshua
Location: Zoom - Classes will be recorded in the case of student absences.
Enrollment: Open to all students ages 10+
Cost: $420 for the full class (12 hour-long classes). Asynchronous option available at a discounted rate.
Registration: To register for the full course or the free trial course, please complete the form below and indicate your selection.