STEM/STEAM buildings at Aliso Niguel High, Newhart Middle start taking shape

STEM/STEAM buildings at Aliso Niguel High, Newhart Middle start taking shape

By Greg Mellen The Capistrano Unified School District is doubling down on its commitment to STEM and STEAM teaching with
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Robot Dolphins turn to virtual robotics events, learning, helping during pandemic 

Robot Dolphins turn to virtual robotics events, learning, helping during pandemic 

By Greg Mellen The Team 5199 Robot Dolphins from Outer Space were in full launch mode and ready to continue
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CUSD students invited to Discovery Cube Science Center’s new STEM app

CUSD students invited to Discovery Cube Science Center’s new STEM app

By CUSD Insider staff The Discovery Cube Science Center has launched a new hands-on online platform that students, parents, and
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Capistrano Valley senior receives Amazon internship, scholarship

Capistrano Valley senior receives Amazon internship, scholarship

By Cindy Arora When Neil Kardan’s mom found an Amazon box at their front door, the first thing she wondered
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Palisades Elementary unveils new state-of-the-art Innovation Lab

Palisades Elementary unveils new state-of-the-art Innovation Lab

By Elysse James Students at Palisades Elementary have an exciting new space on campus to return to once schools reopen.
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Tesoro student leads effort to help front line workers using 3D printers

Tesoro student leads effort to help front line workers using 3D printers

By Elysse James Kyle Vallone, a Tesoro High School junior, was distressed watching the news. He saw doctors, nurses and
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Capistrano Unified STEAM partners pivot to online learning with creative at-home projects for kids

Capistrano Unified STEAM partners pivot to online learning with creative at-home projects for kids

By Greg Mellen As the COVID-19 pandemic deepens and home sheltering continues indefinitely, children and parents are seeking educational and
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Interest in robot technology sparks Marco Forster all girls robotics team

Interest in robot technology sparks Marco Forster all girls robotics team

By Elysse James Being among just a handful of girls in the robotics class at Marco Forster Middle School didn’t
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San Juan Hills High business students take state title in Virtual Enterprise with ‘Sole Purpose’

San Juan Hills High business students take state title in Virtual Enterprise with ‘Sole Purpose’

By Greg Mellen Next stop “Shark Tank?” Well, maybe not quite yet. But students in the San Juan Hills High
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Innovation Showcase provides educational fun, from robots to bearded dragons

Innovation Showcase provides educational fun, from robots to bearded dragons

By Greg Mellen There were tables with all manner of gears and sprockets. There were Rubik’s cubes and other dimensional
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