WORKING FOR AN INNOVATION DEAL USA IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Trabajando por un Trato de Inovación EEUU en el Siglo XXI
为实现21世纪美国创新之政而奋斗
ACKnoWleDGEMENT
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the following persons for their inspiration, help and support, as teachers, community and government leaders, co-workers, schoolmates, and friends:
During my studies at various campuses of Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) and other community colleges in Southern California:
Professor Myron Mann (Department of Physics, Los Angeles Valley College)
Pastor Jesse Muddy, Shepherd of the Hills Church of Van Nuys
Leslie Nagamaejo, David Ogne, and Louis Menjivar (Shipping and Receiving Department, Los Angeles Valley College )
Professor Gloria Miranda (Humanities, Los Angeles Valley College)
Professor J. J. Bavaro (Art Department, Los Angeles Valley College)
Professor T. L. Mossman (Art Department, Los Angeles Valley College)
Professor Glenn Thomas (Engineering Department, Los Angeles Valley College)
The Asian-Pacific Association of Los Angeles Community College District
Professor Miguel A. Moreno (Physics Department, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College)
Professor Eugene Light (Mathematics Department, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College)
Professor Hsiao-Ling Liu (Mathematics Department, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College)
Professor Jayesh Bhakta (Engineering Department, Los Angeles City College)
Professor Rick Hughes (Engineering Technology, El Camino College)
Professor Douglas Glenn (Computer-Aided Design/Drafting, El Camino College)
Professor Jayaranda Hiranandani (Cerritos College)
Professor Charles Henry (Cerritos College)
Professor Salomon Davila (Pasadena City College)
During my studies at California State University Northridge:
Professor Roberto Rios (Industrial Design, Art Department)
Professor Louise Luis (Art Gallery)
Professor Jack Reilly (Art Department)
During my residency in the Greater Los Angeles Area:
Lois Arkin (Founder, Los Angeles Eco-Village)
Elizabeth Lara Morrison (Manager, Los Angeles Eco-Village)
Cindy Lee (Monterey Park)
Mr. Henry Ha (Ha's Insurance Service)
During my teaching career at Santa Ana College (SAC):
Susan Sherod (Chair of the Engineering Department)
Professor Ralphs Cardin (Engineering Department)
Professor O'Loughlin (Engineering Department)
Professor Patricia Waterman (Art Department)
During my graduate studies at California State University Los Angeles (CSULA):
Dr. Donald Maurizio (College of Engineering, Computer Science & Technology)
Dr. Virgil Seaman (College of Engineering, Computer Science & Technology)
Dr. Samuel Landsburger (College of Engineering, Computer Science & Technology)
Dr. William Gray (College of Engineering, Computer Science & Technology)
Dr. Le Tang (College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology)
Dr. Darrell W. Guillaume (College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology)
Professor Bill Stellmacher (College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology)
Professor Jonah M. Schlackman (College of Education)
During my graduate studies at the University of Georgia (UGA):
Professors at the University of Georgia:
Dr. Robert Wicklein (College of Education)
Dr. Roger Hill (College of Education)
Dr. Bettye Smith (College of Education)
Dr. Jay Rojewsky (College of Education)
Dr. John Mativo (College of Education)
Dr. Kathryn J. Roulston (College of Education)
Dr. Myra Womble (College of Education)
Dr. Seock-Ho Kim (College of Education)
Dr. Sidney Thompson (Driftmier Engineering Center)
Dr. David Gattie (Driftmier Engineering Center)
Dr. Nadia Kellam (Driftmier Engineering Center)
Professors at other universities participating in the National Center for Engineering and Technology Education (NCETE) Doctoral Fellowship Program:
Dr. Christine Hailey (College of Engineering, Utah State University)
Dr. Daniel Householder (Department of Engineering & Technology Education, Utah State University)
Dr. Maurice Thomas (Department of Engineering and Technology Education, Utah State University)
Dr. Kurt Becker (Department of Engineering and Technology Education, Utah State University)
Dr. Ronald Terry (Chemical Engineering, Brigham Young University)
Dr. Steven Shumway (School of Technology, Brigham Young University)
Dr. Don Maurizio (Department of Technology, California State University, Los Angeles)
Dr. Mark Tufenkjian (Department of Civil Engineering, California State University-Los Angeles)
Dr. Ethan Lipton (Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs/Dean, Education Support Services, California State University, Los Angeles)
Dr. Mauricio Castillo (Department of Technology, California State University, Los Angeles)
Dr. Rodney L. Custer (Associate VP for Graduate Studies, Research, and International Education, Illinois State University)
Dr. Chris Merrill (Department of Technology, Illinois State University)
Dr. Vincent Childress (Graphic Communications Systems and Technological Studies, North Carolina A&T University)
Dr. Craig Rhodes (Graphic Communications Systems and Technological Studies, North Carolina A&T University)
Dr. Ali Abul-Fadl (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, North Carolina A&T University)
Barbara Tankersley (Department of Mathematics, North Carolina A&T University)
Dr. Scott D. Johnson (Department of Human Resource Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Dr. Ty Newell (Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Dr. Ted Lewis (Industrial Education, University of Minnesota)
Dr. Brian McAlister (School of Education, University of Wisconsin – Stout)
Dr. Kenneth Welty (School of Education, University of Wisconsin – Stout)
National Center for Engineering and Technology Education Fellows Cohort 1:
Dr. Cameron Denson (University of Georgia)
Dr. Todd Kelley (University of Georgia)
Dr. Jenny Daugherty (University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign)
Mr. David Stricker (University of Minnesota)
Mr. Nathan Mentzer (Utah State University)
Mr. Douglas Walrath (Utah State University)
Ms. Katrina Cox (Utah State University)
Mr. Zanj Avery (Utah State University)
National Center for Engineering and Technology Education Fellows Cohort 2 (My own Cohort):
Ms. Deborah Williams (The University of Georgia)
Mr. Raymond Dixon (University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign)
Mr. Joseph Meyer (University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign
Ms. Chandra Austin (University of Minnesota)
Mr. Benjamin Franske (University of Minnesota)
Ms. Leah Roue (University of Minnesota)
Mr. Michael Nehring (University of Minnesota)
Mr. Daniel Wixted (Utah State University)
K-12 STEM education leaders and practitioners in Georgia:
Ronald G. Barker (Georgia Department of Education)
Dr. Chuck Lockert (The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology)
Others:
Mr. Garry Guan (Republican Party political candidate, Georgia)
Mr. Stone Liu (Editor-in-Chief, China Press USA,《侨报》 )
During my mechanical engineering and graphic design training and further K-12 STEAM curriculum research at East Los Angeles College:
Dr. T. Wieder (President )
Mr. E. De Ocampo (Associate VP Admin.)
Mr. T. Furukawa (Associate VP Admin.)
Mr. R. Martinez (VP Workforce)
Mr. John Rude (RIDO Grants Director)
Mr. M. Ermias (RIDO Grants Manager)
Mr. G. Brosseau (Dean)
Professor Jose Ramirez (Chair of the Department of Engineering and Technologies)
Professor Humberto Gallegos (Department of Engineering and Technologies)
Professor Artin M. Davidian (Department of Engineering and Technologies)
Professor Christian G. Reascos (Department of Engineering and Technologies)
Professor Hrair P. Shekerjian (Department of Engineering and Technologies)
Professor Kamyar Khashayar (Department of Engineering and Technologies)
Professor William Su (Department of Engineering and Technologies)
Mr. Edward Alvarado (Engineering Computer Lab Technician)
Professor Michael Owens (Department of Arts)
Professor Steven Monaci (Department of Art)
Professor M. E. Libonati (Department of Arts)
Professor Combes Brighton (Department of Architecture)
Professor James Loy (Department of Photography)
Mrs. Mariá Eléna Yepes (Learning Assistance Center)
Ms. Elizabeth Arroyo (Learning Assistance Center)
Ms. Maria Calpito (Resource & Institutional Development)
From other educational institutions:
Mrs. Luisa Atkinson (Management and Program Analyst, the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, the United Stated Department of Education)
Dr. Linda P. B. Katehi (Chancellor, The University of California, Davis)
Mr. Kirsten Woo (Principal of Marc and Eva Stern Mathematics and Science School)
Alex Fuentes (Principal of the Engineering and Technology Academy, Esteban E. Torres High School, LAUSD)
German Cerda (Principal of the South Gate High School, Los Angeles Unified School District)
During my studies at various campuses of Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) and other community colleges in Southern California:
Professor Myron Mann (Department of Physics, Los Angeles Valley College)
Pastor Jesse Muddy, Shepherd of the Hills Church of Van Nuys
Leslie Nagamaejo, David Ogne, and Louis Menjivar (Shipping and Receiving Department, Los Angeles Valley College )
Professor Gloria Miranda (Humanities, Los Angeles Valley College)
Professor J. J. Bavaro (Art Department, Los Angeles Valley College)
Professor T. L. Mossman (Art Department, Los Angeles Valley College)
Professor Glenn Thomas (Engineering Department, Los Angeles Valley College)
The Asian-Pacific Association of Los Angeles Community College District
Professor Miguel A. Moreno (Physics Department, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College)
Professor Eugene Light (Mathematics Department, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College)
Professor Hsiao-Ling Liu (Mathematics Department, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College)
Professor Jayesh Bhakta (Engineering Department, Los Angeles City College)
Professor Rick Hughes (Engineering Technology, El Camino College)
Professor Douglas Glenn (Computer-Aided Design/Drafting, El Camino College)
Professor Jayaranda Hiranandani (Cerritos College)
Professor Charles Henry (Cerritos College)
Professor Salomon Davila (Pasadena City College)
During my studies at California State University Northridge:
Professor Roberto Rios (Industrial Design, Art Department)
Professor Louise Luis (Art Gallery)
Professor Jack Reilly (Art Department)
During my residency in the Greater Los Angeles Area:
Lois Arkin (Founder, Los Angeles Eco-Village)
Elizabeth Lara Morrison (Manager, Los Angeles Eco-Village)
Cindy Lee (Monterey Park)
Mr. Henry Ha (Ha's Insurance Service)
During my teaching career at Santa Ana College (SAC):
Susan Sherod (Chair of the Engineering Department)
Professor Ralphs Cardin (Engineering Department)
Professor O'Loughlin (Engineering Department)
Professor Patricia Waterman (Art Department)
During my graduate studies at California State University Los Angeles (CSULA):
Dr. Donald Maurizio (College of Engineering, Computer Science & Technology)
Dr. Virgil Seaman (College of Engineering, Computer Science & Technology)
Dr. Samuel Landsburger (College of Engineering, Computer Science & Technology)
Dr. William Gray (College of Engineering, Computer Science & Technology)
Dr. Le Tang (College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology)
Dr. Darrell W. Guillaume (College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology)
Professor Bill Stellmacher (College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology)
Professor Jonah M. Schlackman (College of Education)
During my graduate studies at the University of Georgia (UGA):
Professors at the University of Georgia:
Dr. Robert Wicklein (College of Education)
Dr. Roger Hill (College of Education)
Dr. Bettye Smith (College of Education)
Dr. Jay Rojewsky (College of Education)
Dr. John Mativo (College of Education)
Dr. Kathryn J. Roulston (College of Education)
Dr. Myra Womble (College of Education)
Dr. Seock-Ho Kim (College of Education)
Dr. Sidney Thompson (Driftmier Engineering Center)
Dr. David Gattie (Driftmier Engineering Center)
Dr. Nadia Kellam (Driftmier Engineering Center)
Professors at other universities participating in the National Center for Engineering and Technology Education (NCETE) Doctoral Fellowship Program:
Dr. Christine Hailey (College of Engineering, Utah State University)
Dr. Daniel Householder (Department of Engineering & Technology Education, Utah State University)
Dr. Maurice Thomas (Department of Engineering and Technology Education, Utah State University)
Dr. Kurt Becker (Department of Engineering and Technology Education, Utah State University)
Dr. Ronald Terry (Chemical Engineering, Brigham Young University)
Dr. Steven Shumway (School of Technology, Brigham Young University)
Dr. Don Maurizio (Department of Technology, California State University, Los Angeles)
Dr. Mark Tufenkjian (Department of Civil Engineering, California State University-Los Angeles)
Dr. Ethan Lipton (Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs/Dean, Education Support Services, California State University, Los Angeles)
Dr. Mauricio Castillo (Department of Technology, California State University, Los Angeles)
Dr. Rodney L. Custer (Associate VP for Graduate Studies, Research, and International Education, Illinois State University)
Dr. Chris Merrill (Department of Technology, Illinois State University)
Dr. Vincent Childress (Graphic Communications Systems and Technological Studies, North Carolina A&T University)
Dr. Craig Rhodes (Graphic Communications Systems and Technological Studies, North Carolina A&T University)
Dr. Ali Abul-Fadl (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, North Carolina A&T University)
Barbara Tankersley (Department of Mathematics, North Carolina A&T University)
Dr. Scott D. Johnson (Department of Human Resource Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Dr. Ty Newell (Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Dr. Ted Lewis (Industrial Education, University of Minnesota)
Dr. Brian McAlister (School of Education, University of Wisconsin – Stout)
Dr. Kenneth Welty (School of Education, University of Wisconsin – Stout)
National Center for Engineering and Technology Education Fellows Cohort 1:
Dr. Cameron Denson (University of Georgia)
Dr. Todd Kelley (University of Georgia)
Dr. Jenny Daugherty (University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign)
Mr. David Stricker (University of Minnesota)
Mr. Nathan Mentzer (Utah State University)
Mr. Douglas Walrath (Utah State University)
Ms. Katrina Cox (Utah State University)
Mr. Zanj Avery (Utah State University)
National Center for Engineering and Technology Education Fellows Cohort 2 (My own Cohort):
Ms. Deborah Williams (The University of Georgia)
Mr. Raymond Dixon (University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign)
Mr. Joseph Meyer (University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign
Ms. Chandra Austin (University of Minnesota)
Mr. Benjamin Franske (University of Minnesota)
Ms. Leah Roue (University of Minnesota)
Mr. Michael Nehring (University of Minnesota)
Mr. Daniel Wixted (Utah State University)
K-12 STEM education leaders and practitioners in Georgia:
Ronald G. Barker (Georgia Department of Education)
Dr. Chuck Lockert (The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology)
Others:
Mr. Garry Guan (Republican Party political candidate, Georgia)
Mr. Stone Liu (Editor-in-Chief, China Press USA,《侨报》 )
During my mechanical engineering and graphic design training and further K-12 STEAM curriculum research at East Los Angeles College:
Dr. T. Wieder (President )
Mr. E. De Ocampo (Associate VP Admin.)
Mr. T. Furukawa (Associate VP Admin.)
Mr. R. Martinez (VP Workforce)
Mr. John Rude (RIDO Grants Director)
Mr. M. Ermias (RIDO Grants Manager)
Mr. G. Brosseau (Dean)
Professor Jose Ramirez (Chair of the Department of Engineering and Technologies)
Professor Humberto Gallegos (Department of Engineering and Technologies)
Professor Artin M. Davidian (Department of Engineering and Technologies)
Professor Christian G. Reascos (Department of Engineering and Technologies)
Professor Hrair P. Shekerjian (Department of Engineering and Technologies)
Professor Kamyar Khashayar (Department of Engineering and Technologies)
Professor William Su (Department of Engineering and Technologies)
Mr. Edward Alvarado (Engineering Computer Lab Technician)
Professor Michael Owens (Department of Arts)
Professor Steven Monaci (Department of Art)
Professor M. E. Libonati (Department of Arts)
Professor Combes Brighton (Department of Architecture)
Professor James Loy (Department of Photography)
Mrs. Mariá Eléna Yepes (Learning Assistance Center)
Ms. Elizabeth Arroyo (Learning Assistance Center)
Ms. Maria Calpito (Resource & Institutional Development)
From other educational institutions:
Mrs. Luisa Atkinson (Management and Program Analyst, the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, the United Stated Department of Education)
Dr. Linda P. B. Katehi (Chancellor, The University of California, Davis)
Mr. Kirsten Woo (Principal of Marc and Eva Stern Mathematics and Science School)
Alex Fuentes (Principal of the Engineering and Technology Academy, Esteban E. Torres High School, LAUSD)
German Cerda (Principal of the South Gate High School, Los Angeles Unified School District)
Important Notice or Disclaimer ...
Please note that the above listing of the names of the persons is to express my personal gratitude for their help, inspiration and encouragement in the past. This does NOT indicate their support for the SCHOLAR STEAM K12 Plus Project or any and all of its associate agendas. The organizations and persons supporting the Projects and its associated agendas are specifically mentioned in the Friends & Supporters page of this website.
Freedom and opportunities! You will have the right to a high quality K12 science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) education!
¡Libertad y oportunitades! ¡Usted va a tener el derecho a una K12 educación de alta calidad en ciencia, tecnología, ingenería, artes y matematica (CTIAM)!
自由和机会!你们将拥有接受高质量的、贯穿幼儿园到中小学阶段的科学、技术、工程、艺术和数学教育的权利!
¡Libertad y oportunitades! ¡Usted va a tener el derecho a una K12 educación de alta calidad en ciencia, tecnología, ingenería, artes y matematica (CTIAM)!
自由和机会!你们将拥有接受高质量的、贯穿幼儿园到中小学阶段的科学、技术、工程、艺术和数学教育的权利!