STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics. In this series, we talk to local people who are making a difference using the STEAM approach! STEAM stories air every Sunday during the CBS2 News!
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STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics. In this series, we talk to local people who are making a difference using the STEAM approach! STEAM stories air every Sunday during the CBS2 News!
Stefanos Nikolaidis is a professor of computer science with a specialty in robotic engineering. Of all the STEAM disciplines, Nikolaidis said robotics relies most on engineering and math.
Captain Patrick Baranic is the general manager for the Marine Exchange of Southern California. He says his job relies heavily on science, technology and math.
Dr. Heidi Contreras is a vaccine researcher at City of Hope in Duarte. She said her job relies most on science and math.
Chariya Bissonette is an artist with the Yamaha Cares Upcycle Program. She uses chalk and spray paint to help rescue discarded instruments destined for landfills. Of all the STEAM disciplines, Bissonette says her work relies most on art and science.
Allen Parker is an electrical engineer at NASA usually based at the Armstrong Flight Research Center located inside Edwards Air Force Base in the Antelope Valley, though he's been working out of his garage in Lancaster lately due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He said his career relies on all of the STEAM disciplines — science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Dr. Evan Zahn is a pediatric interventional cardiologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center working on the hearts of the hospital's tiniest patients. But when COVID-19 hit and many pediatric surgeries were put on hold, he started using his fine-tuned skills as a member of the COVID Line Team.
Kellie Hart is the founder and president of a Los Angeles bike club called Ride Wit Us LA. Founded as a response to the pandemic, Hart said running the business relies most on engineering and math. More information about the bike club can be found online at https://ridewitus.com/.
Capt. Josiah Layfield makes his living rescuing ships stranded at sea, just off the coast of L.A., at one of the busiest ports in the world.
Janeya Griffin is a technology transfer specialist for NASA, managing and selling the agency's technology. Of all of the STEAM disciplines, Griffin says her job leans most on technology and math.
What do you get when you pair two Chargers players and two Immortals gamers with SoFi's Infinity screen? A technological feat and way too much fun!
Music students in Nebraska will soon have more access to state-of-the-art recording technology thanks to a grant from a social media giant.
A middle school student in Colorado made an amazing discovery while he was out hiking recently -- a dinosaur tooth.
There's all kinds of creative ways to get around a college campus these days. But you might have to look twice to believe what students at Purdue University have invented as their preferred mode of transportation.
Scientists who blasted a dozen bottles of expensive French wine into outer space more than a year ago are now sniffing, sampling and studying the alcoholic beverage to determine the impact of microgravity.
A Tokyo-based digital art group has taken over an empty lot in the city's glitzy Roppongi district to create an unprecedented exhibition combining the experiences of art and sauna.
Google is offering new science-based educational features to its search engine to help students trying to tackle homework remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A food scientist who owns and operates a bakery shop in Omaha, Nebraska, is working to open more doors of opportunity for women.
Art enthusiasts around the world can now visit a popular museum in Virginia from the comfort of their own home, thanks to a new robot.
The growing demand for highly skilled workers, especially for those in trade careers, has inspired a renewed effort to bring more women into the traditionally male dominated industry of construction.
According to an official city news release, the Long Beach Pride Festival "Will not be able to take place this year as sufficient information to safely permit the event has not been made available by the event organizers."
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a bus in Santa Monica.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
According to law enforcement, the car theft happened around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the 9800 block of Eighth Street, from the auto restoration business Wagenmasters.
The agreement includes exclusive local broadcasts of Rams preseason games, weekly year-round programming, a coaches show featuring head coach Sean McVay and original Rams content available across all CBS LA platforms.
According to an official city news release, the Long Beach Pride Festival "Will not be able to take place this year as sufficient information to safely permit the event has not been made available by the event organizers."
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a bus in Santa Monica.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
According to law enforcement, the car theft happened around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the 9800 block of Eighth Street, from the auto restoration business Wagenmasters.
Legendary for its chili cheeseburgers and French fries, with the same recipes since opening, the 80-cent burger deal is being offered from noon to 8 p.m. at all locations.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
A 71-year-old man in Irvine is accused of beating a group of ducklings, killing one before throwing them in a trash can.
More than 100 deaths have been attributed to e-Bikes and e-motorcycles in the U.S., and injuries have spiked 430% in just the last four years in Southern California, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
An Orange County mother appeared in court on Tuesday as she faces involuntary manslaughter and several other charges for a deadly e-motorcycle crash in which her son struck an 81-year-old man and left him with critical injuries that eventually resulted in his death in April.
A 21-year-old from Laguna Niguel was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that killed two people three years ago.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said the violent arrest happened after the deputy pulled the girl away from a fight.
Rialto police arrested a man who allegedly broke into several businesses on Wednesday night. Officers said the suspect was on early release for a previous burglary conviction.
The fire has burned about 30 acres in the hills near Tonner Canyon in Chino Hills, according to Cal Fire.
A 56-year-old Riverside County man was found dead on Monday after he went missing during an off-roading trip with his son near Idyllwild, according to authorities.
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in a debate hosted Thursday by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage Thursday at a debate hosted by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his final budget proposal Thursday.
A former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom has pleaded guilty in an alleged scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
The agreement includes exclusive local broadcasts of Rams preseason games, weekly year-round programming, a coaches show featuring head coach Sean McVay and original Rams content available across all CBS LA platforms.
Shohei Ohtani tossed four-hit ball over seven shutout innings, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Tomas Totland scored four minutes into the match and fellow defender Rafael Santos added a second-half goal to help St. Louis City beat Los Angeles FC for the first time, 2-1.
Calvin Harris had a goal and two assists and Dejan Joveljić scored against his former team, leading Sporting Kansas City to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Jason Heyward is back in baseball less than two months after retiring as a player.
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
The Pasadena Police Department released body camera footage from a March 2026 shootout that wounded one of their officers.
CBS LA's Luzdelia Caballero introduces us to a DACA recipient who's selling burritos after permit renewal delays pushed him out of the workforce.
The City of Long Beach canceled the Pride Festival after organizers failed to provide the necessary documentation for safety reviews and inspections. The Pride Parade will still take place on Sunday. is hosting the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, but the bulk of the weekend's scheduled events are not happening. The Pride Festival at Marina Green Park has been cancelled due to safety permitting issues, according to the city.
Elementary school students are raising money to stop a luxury housing development that could change bald eagles Jackie and Shadow's Big Bear Lake home. Zach Boetto reports.
Friends said Rossy Borquez lived in the apartment with her 13-year-old son. She recently confided with her friend that her boyfriend was abusive and threatening her child. Joy Benedict reports.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
