Virtual STEAM Resources

A Day in the Life of a Civil Water Resource Engineer - Cassidy Thornbury

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) San Diego

A Day in the Life of a Civil Water Resource Engineer. Cassidy has a passion for protecting, managing, and distributing water; one of the world’s limited resources. Learn about her career pathway and what she wishes she learned in school.

  • Grade School
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  • College and Beyond (21+)

A Day in the Life of a Product Safety Engineer - Justina Sanchez

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) San Diego

A Day in the Life of a Product Safety Engineer. Justina started as an administrative assistant before she started her engineering journey. Watch her test a product and her inspiration for obtaining an Electronics Engineering degree.

  • Grade School
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  • College and Beyond (21+)

A Day in the Life of an Electrical Engineer - Staci Saruwatari

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) San Diego

A Day in the Life of an Electrical Engineer. Staci chose to obtain her Masters in Future Power Networks after taking a course in global warming, its devastating effects, and opening her perspectives on renewable energy and electrification. Learn about her first rotational program.

  • Grade School
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  • College and Beyond (21+)

A Day in the Life of an Environmental Engineer - Courtney Harr

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) San Diego

A Day in the Life of an Environmental Engineer. Courtney works on water treatment plants. In this video you will learn about her career pathway, from college to university, and her top advice for someone starting in their career.

  • Grade School
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  • College and Beyond (21+)

A Day in the Life of an Operations Manager - Charlotte Fitzgerald

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) San Diego

A Day in the Life of an Operations Manager. Charlotte started her professional career as a Mechanical Engineer designing solutions to help people. Today she continues to provide technical support, works with suppliers and solves any production problems that might pop up.

  • Grade School
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  • College and Beyond (21+)

Activity - Homopolar Motor

Hologic

Homopolar Motor - Learn how to create your own homopolar motor using 2 paperclips, copper wire, a magnet, a battery and a base.

  • Grade School
  • Middle School

Art Activity: Fizzy Painting

San Diego Children's Discovery Museum

This activity uses chemistry and art at the same time! When we combine two chemicals, like baking soda and vinegar, we get a fizzy chemical reaction that turns into carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is a gas, which is why it becomes bubbly in this experiment. By adding beautiful colors, we have two things – a chemistry experiment and a painting. Activity best for children age 2 and up.

  • Pre-K

Ask An Expert: How Do I Safely Start a Campfire?

County of San Diego Parks and Recreation

Did you know there are rules when it comes to lighting campfires in San Diego County Parks? We’ve got the hints you need to keep you safe and within regulation.

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  • College and Beyond (21+)

Ask An Expert: Snake on the Trail! What Do I Do?

County of San Diego Parks and Recreation

You’re hiking along one of our many awesome trails and you stop in your tracks because – eek! – there’s a rattlesnake in the path. What do you do? Ranger Alex can tell you.

  • Grade School
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  • College and Beyond (21+)

Ask an Expert: What is Good Camping Etiquette?

County of San Diego Parks and Recreation

One major camping rule? If you pack it in, pack it out! Supervising Park Ranger Maggie has this and more tips on proper etiquette while camping at a County park.

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  • College and Beyond (21+)

Ask An Expert: What should I bring on my first hike?

County of San Diego Parks and Recreation

Park Ranger Alex shares some recommendations on what you should bring on your first hike.

  • Grade School
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  • College and Beyond (21+)

Ask An Expert: What should I do if I encounter a swarm of bees?

County of San Diego Parks and Recreation

Supervising Park Ranger Josh shares some tips if you ever encounter a swarm of bees.

  • Grade School
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  • College and Beyond (21+)

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