Los Angeles Public Library S.T.E.A.M. ProgramVivienne Byrd talks about the S.T.E.A.M. Library program, which helps build critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication and creativity.
STEAM Videos
STEAM: Meet A Cotton Candy Master CraftsmanKim Bui and her husband, Tim Bui, own Polar Playground in Huntington Beach where Tim sculpts cotton candy into eye-catching pieces of edible art. Of all the STEAM disciplines, being a cotton candy sculptor relies most on art and science — especially chemistry.
STEAM: Meet A PodiatristDr. Miguel Ruiz is a podiatrist at Adventist White Memorial in Boyle Heights. Of all of the STEAM disciplines, Ruiz said his job relies most on science and art.
Library S.T.E.A.M. ProgramLibrarian, Vivienne Byrd talks about the S.T.E.A.M. Library program, which helps build critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication and creativity.
STEAM: Meet A Tugboat CaptainCapt. 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.
STEAM: Meet The Computer CustomizersNewegg, a company based in the city of Industry, specializes in manufacturing high-end gaming computers. Of all the STEAM disciplines, the team at Newegg relies most on technology, engineering and math.
STEAM: Meet a Rocket ScientistMary Kalayjian is a rocket scientist working for Aerojet Rocketdyne in Canoga Park. She says her work uses all of the STEAM disciplines, but especially technology, engineering art and math.
STEAM: Meet A Permaculture GardenerMorgan Louis is a permaculture gardener in Studio City. Louis said of all the STEAM disciplines, permaculture gardening relies most on science and art.
All STEAM Articles
Here's What Fine Wine Tastes Like A Year After Scientists Blasted It Into SpaceScientists 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.
Spectacular Exhibition Merges Museum And Sauna For 'Very Different' Digital Art ExperienceA 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.
New Google Search Tools Designed To Help Students Meet Challenges Of Remote LearningGoogle 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.
Food Scientist Who Owns Bakery Determined To Help Other Women SucceedA food scientist who owns and operates a bakery shop in Omaha, Nebraska, is working to open more doors of opportunity for women.
New Remote-Controlled Robot Lets You Virtually Wander Around Art Gallery From AnywhereArt enthusiasts around the world can now visit a popular museum in Virginia from the comfort of their own home, thanks to a new robot.
Science
Here's What Fine Wine Tastes Like A Year After Scientists Blasted It Into SpaceScientists 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.
New Google Search Tools Designed To Help Students Meet Challenges Of Remote LearningGoogle 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.
Food Scientist Who Owns Bakery Determined To Help Other Women SucceedA food scientist who owns and operates a bakery shop in Omaha, Nebraska, is working to open more doors of opportunity for women.
Female Brewer Brings 'Slightly Different' Perspective To Her Line Of WorkAs recently as a few years ago, there were only couple of female brewers in the city where beer is king. But thankfully, that's changing.
Student Researcher Tests Electric Propulsion Systems To Help NASA Go Deeper Into SpaceThe successful landing of NASA's rover Perseverance on Mars inspired researchers at Western Michigan University who are developing new technology to make further missions to the Red Planet and beyond a reality.
Technology
Here's What Fine Wine Tastes Like A Year After Scientists Blasted It Into SpaceScientists 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.
Spectacular Exhibition Merges Museum And Sauna For 'Very Different' Digital Art ExperienceA 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.
New Google Search Tools Designed To Help Students Meet Challenges Of Remote LearningGoogle 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.
New Remote-Controlled Robot Lets You Virtually Wander Around Art Gallery From AnywhereArt enthusiasts around the world can now visit a popular museum in Virginia from the comfort of their own home, thanks to a new robot.
Recruitment Drive Aims To Bulldoze Gender Barriers In ConstructionThe 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.
Engineering
New Google Search Tools Designed To Help Students Meet Challenges Of Remote LearningGoogle 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.
Recruitment Drive Aims To Bulldoze Gender Barriers In ConstructionThe 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.
World's First 'Full Scale' Ship Tunnel Gets Green Light To Begin ConstructionIt's full steam ahead for plans to build the world's first "full-scale" ship tunnel, which promises to be an engineering marvel when completed.
Student Researcher Tests Electric Propulsion Systems To Help NASA Go Deeper Into SpaceThe successful landing of NASA's rover Perseverance on Mars inspired researchers at Western Michigan University who are developing new technology to make further missions to the Red Planet and beyond a reality.
University Researchers Provide Cleaner Air As Students Return To Classroom During PandemicSome of the youngest students in Denver returned to the classroom on Jan. 11 with much cleaner air than before thanks to scientists at the University of Colorado.
Arts
Spectacular Exhibition Merges Museum And Sauna For 'Very Different' Digital Art ExperienceA 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.
New Remote-Controlled Robot Lets You Virtually Wander Around Art Gallery From AnywhereArt enthusiasts around the world can now visit a popular museum in Virginia from the comfort of their own home, thanks to a new robot.
Kaleidoscope-Like Art Show Uses Fractals To Immerse Viewers In 'Totally New Dimension'A spectacular new art exhibit that combines light, sound and mathematics to create a kaleidoscope-like experience promises to take visitors into another dimension.
American Designer Student Helps Kick Off Paris Fashion Week's Tribute To 'COVID Generation'An American fashion designer student stranded in France during the COVID-19 pandemic has stepped into the limelight in an unusual edition of Paris Fashion Week.
Comedian Jim Gaffigan Beams With Pride As Sons' Artwork Exhibited At National Quilt MuseumComedian Jim Gaffigan is sharing his "great pride and slight confusion" for two of his sons after their artwork was displayed at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky.
Mathematics
New Google Search Tools Designed To Help Students Meet Challenges Of Remote LearningGoogle 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.
Kaleidoscope-Like Art Show Uses Fractals To Immerse Viewers In 'Totally New Dimension'A spectacular new art exhibit that combines light, sound and mathematics to create a kaleidoscope-like experience promises to take visitors into another dimension.
88-Year-Old Math Tutor Says Teaching Kids On Social Media During Pandemic Is 'A Wonderful Experience'When the COVID-19 pandemic forced most schools to close in-person learning, an 88-year-old math teacher and tutor stepped up to the plate to help families around the world.
Student Inspired To Learn History By Creating Rubik's Cube Mosaic Of Anne FrankThe Rubik’s Cube has been puzzling people for decades. But when a Wisconsin high school student spotted one in his school’s library, he learned an impressive skill and a little history along the way.
Study Finds Students Falling Behind More In Math Than In Reading During COVID PandemicMath scores for elementary and middle school students are significantly down since the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to abruptly switch to remote learning in March, according to a testing nonprofit.
