At BIS Houston, learning can take students far beyond Houston.
This year, Year 12 student Audrey joined 68 students from 56 Nord Anglia Education schools worldwide for the MIT Student Trip 2026, where students tackled real-world challenges, explored cutting-edge research, and presented innovative projects alongside peers from across the globe.
The opportunity followed Audrey's selection as an MIT Student Journalist, joining 68 students representing more than 50 Nord Anglia Education schools worldwide.
Some students ask questions. Others design solutions.
Audrey's selection was shaped by her research into how biomechanical engineering and 3D printing could redesign traditional ballet pointe shoes, challenging a structure that has remained largely unchanged for decades. Her goal is to develop a solution that could help dancers perform more safely through personalised, data-driven design.
After developing prototype components for a modular support system, Audrey plans to test, refine, and publish her findings, contributing to a wider conversation about innovation in dance and athlete wellbeing.
The MIT Student Trip 2026 brings together students from around the world to explore ideas, collaborate with peers, and engage with real-world challenges. For Audrey, it provided the opportunity to gain new perspectives, and learn alongside students who are equally passionate about creating solutions. “I expected to leave MIT with big ideas, but what I didn’t expect was to learn from friends from all over the globe who see the world completely different as I do.”
Opportunities like these help students discover what's possible for their future. They encourage students to think beyond the classroom, pursue their interests in greater depth, and see how their ideas can make a meaningful impact.
For Audrey, success is measured not only by achievement, but by impact. Whether in the classroom, the lab, or the dance studio, Audrey is not simply pursuing success. She is pursuing solutions.
At BIS Houston, we are proud to celebrate Audrey's achievements and look forward to seeing where her curiosity takes her next.
