What’s an auto mechanic in modern society—probably one of the most important people in our car-dependent lives and economy. Increasingly, automotive professionals who diagnose both simple and complicated engine troubles, specialize in technologically advanced systems, and keep our vehicles running for many more miles than we...
It may seem unorthodox: schools targeting more students playing video games as a measure of success. But in Downey Unified, educators and industry partners are hyped about growing numbers of young people coming out for gaming competitions, known as Esports. My guests on this episode of Future Groove talk about students’ deepening engagement in...
The machine shops at Cerritos College showcase some of the modern world’s most advanced systems. They’re training welders, machinists, automotive technologists, composite manufacturers, all for jobs Southern California holds in design thinking and user experiences, and endless opportunity for entrepreneurial pursuits. As enrollment at the state’s...
It could be a family trauma, or high fashion, or therapeutic gardening – whatever the theme, young filmmakers are tapping into their personal stories guided by my guest on this episode of Future Groove. Documentarian Barbarella Fokos nurtures aspiring creatives in high schools as they learn to create with confidence and consider careers in the...