By Jay Wilson

On Nov. 3, the science teachers from Patrick Henry will conduct an all-day workshop at SDSU Viz Lab hosted by Dr. Stanley Maloy, dean of the College of Sciences, and Dr. Eric Frost.

Professors from the College of Sciences, the Engineering, Computer Sciences and Geology departments will give an overview of their respective departments and present opportunities for partnering with the schools within the Henry Cluster. Dr. Frost will also give an overview of the Viz Lab and how its resources could be used by teachers and students from the Henry Cluster as well.

On Oct. 21, Dr. Andrea Miyamoto, one of the Henry Cluster STEMM Foundation board members, is taking her daughter and several of her friends from Dailard Elementary to the city of San Diego’s Second Annual Pure Water Day Open House at the North City Reclamation Plant. They will tour this state-of-the art facility that is already producing potable water. The ultimate goal is to produce 30 percent of our annual consumption of potable water.

The open house includes a free guided tour of the Waterwise Garden to learn about new innovative solutions for drought-tolerant landscaping, and meet project managers to learn about the various Pure Water facilities and pipelines the city will begin constructing next year.

With the continued innovations for water treatment and the emphasis on improving water conservation and drought-tolerant landscaping, there are tremendous opportunities for today’s youth to become our future scientists, engineers and agriculturists.

Support the Henry Cluster STEMM Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation, by contributing your time, expertise and/or a financial contribution. Our website is hcstemm.org.

—Jay Wilson writes on behalf of the Henry Cluster STEMM Foundation.