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!
Amber Lee highlights Kealiinohopono Barnes, more fondly referred to as "Pono," an ocean lifeguard who specializes in keeping beachgoers safe by studying weather, surf and other potential threats.
Chef Ron Dodd, founder of Organic Harvest Garden in Long Beach, has a living pantry. Alex Biston reports.
Jasmine Viel profiles John Grogan, a viral polygraph examiner best known for his various appearances in television shows.
Alex Biston highlights Tevin Land, a ride inspector at Raging Waters Los Angeles. Every day, prior to park's opening, Tevin inspects each ride, ensuring that they're running properly and safely for visitors.
Olga Ospina highlights Professor Anandasankar Ray, a insect neuroscientist who studies how insects can detect smells in their environment using different scents that react with their brain.
Amber Lee profiles Leigh Jerrard, a water recycler who helps people get the most out of their water using his greywater system to reroute "lightly used" water to nourish plants and gardens.
Amber Lee spotlights Kelli Garcia, a crime lab forensic scientist with Orange County Sheriff's Department who analyzes physical or chemical evidence for traces of alcohol in order to testify in court when needed.
Amber Lee spotlights Ron Bennaim, a "Leak Detective" who uses a unique set of tools to locate leaks you may not know you have within your home.
With graduation season upon us, Amber Lee spotlights Heather Thompson, a local money crafter, who makes bouquets, leis and a variety of other items out of money.
Meteorologist Evelyn Taft profiles Rachel Malarich, the Chief Forest Officer and Arborist for Los Angeles.
Researchers in Singapore have found a way to communicate with Venus flytraps using a smartphone, an innovation they hope will have a range of uses from robotics to monitoring the environment.
An elementary school in Indiana has found a creative way to showcase the work of its students as young scientists and researchers, all thanks to modern technology.
The coronavirus pandemic has created new uses for robots and some are becoming more lifelike than ever.
A San Francisco artist is using her talents to send a message of healing and solidarity following a series of attacks on members of the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community.
A high school senior in Iowa was recently honored for her invention that can help identify surgical infections in underdeveloped countries.
An Omaha woman who has dedicated her life to uplifting women is incorporating her passion with her hobby, one puzzle piece at a time.
A California Eagle Scout recently returned to his roots to build a sensory garden to help special needs students transition back to his school.
With all the uncertainty this past year, one art teacher is helping her students through the coronavirus pandemic in a creative way.
Employees of consumer-products giant Procter & Gamble have teamed up with junior high school students in Missouri for an after-school mentoring program focused on engineering activities.