Kent Porter: Photojournalist with the Press Democrat

Pulitzer Prize winning and 38-year veteran and senior staff photographer with the Santa Rosa Press Democrat will share his many experiences as a photojournalist.  Kent Porter was named Photographer of the Year by the National Press Photographers Association, Western Region.  Come listen to Kents many adventures and experiences!  

Kent Porter on Instagram

STEM Level 1 Certified!

Brought to you by: Ms. Breslin

Francis Ku: Principal Mechanical Engineer @ PG&E

Francis Ku will be sharing his journey as a mechanical engineer both in private industry and as Principal Mechanical Engineer at PG&E. Francis will bring some “tools of the trade” to share and will discuss what PG&E is doing and has learned regarding wildfire & natural disaster mitigation.  Our Piner shared STEM theme for the year is Natural Disasters. Are we prepared?

STEM Level I Certified

Brought to you by: Ms. Walls

Caprice Disbrow: SRJC Biology and Botany

 Caprice Disbrow is an instructor at the SRCJ. She earned her BS in Plant Biology from U.C. Davis and her Masters in Ecology at SSU.  She will be sharing her Biological Science STEM journey.  Caprice studies and advocates for ecological conservation and research.  Especially native plants and increasing public and student awareness.

STEM Level 1 Certified  

Brought to you by: Mr. Carpenter

Donnie Finley: Deputy Sheriff-Forensic Supervisor

Donnie Finley is a Deputy Sheriff-Forensic Supervisor with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Crime Lab.  Donnie received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Pacific Union College and his master’s in forensic science From UC Davis.  Donnie works in the firearms unit within the Sheriffs forensic laboratory.  How does your favorite crime show compare to how forensics are really done?

STEM Level 1 Certified

Brought to you by: Ms. Jewell

Scott Kirkpatrick: Principal Engineer: Coherent

Scott Kirkpatrick is a coating design and process engineer for Coherent Advanced Coating center in Santa Rosa.  Scott spent 14 years at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology as an Assistant and Associate professor of Physics and Optical Engineering before landing at Coherent as their Principal Engineer.  Come learn about Scott’s STEM Journey in Engineering and see the cool things happening at Coherent labs local facility.

STEM Level 1 Certified

Brought to you by: Ms. Case

Dr. Gordon Walker: SOMA: Sonoma Mycology Association

Gordon Walker has a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UC Davis.  He is currently a board member for the Sonoma Mycology Association (SOMA).  Gordon will teach us everything Fungi including mushrooms, yeasts, molds, and more!  Come learn about some of Fungi’s diverse forms and roles in ecosystems!

STEM Level 1 Certified

Brought to you by: Mr. Cecil

David McCuan: Sonoma State University Political Scientist

He’s back!  Our favorite resident Political Scientist David McCuan will talk about the upcoming and all-important Midterm Elections.  It’s always a good time with David as he breaks down what is, what isn’t, and what might be in the word of Politics!

STEM Level 1 Certified

Brought to you by: Mr. Kruger