Engaging Students With Project-Based Learning
Date
Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 9 am–12 pm
Location
Tickets
Spend your Saturday with us as we spotlight a local LAUSD teacher and an in-classroom interdisciplinary STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) project. We are excited to have Brent Rojo, computer science and engineering teacher and STEMM Magnet Lead, share his experience in using project-based learning strategies to bridge together engineering, medicine, and English literature. Each year, his students analyze the text and ethics of Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park in their English classes and design their own Jurassic Park in their engineering classes considering the biology of the animals in their “care”. Come curious and prepared to jumpstart a curriculum based on a book read in your class each year.
Learn more about the project here:
About Our Speaker:
Brent Rojo has been teaching computer science and engineering at Venice High School since 2013, after spending seven years as a civil engineer. He has a B.S. in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College and an M.Ed. from Cal State LA. He currently teaches AP Computer Science Principles and CTE Engineering Design. Brent is a Southern California native and lives in Culver City with his family. He enjoys chatting with his students about the importance of the engineering design process, as well as the Dodgers, Star Wars, and the many uses for Cholula hot sauce.
Important Workshop Information:
- Due to the popularity of these opportunities registration entries for this event will be selected using a lottery system to ensure a more equitable registration process. We are also allocating a subset of tickets to first time attendees! Please follow the registration link for more details.
- While we love welcoming your families to our museums, this specific program is intended for formal & informal educators who are adults (18+).
- In-person workshops are subject to cancellation due to low registration, inclement weather, or changes in safety measures.
- We aim to make NHM an exciting, educational, and enjoyable experience for everyone. If you have any questions about this event and the accommodation services we offer, contact our Call Center at 213.763.3466 or info@nhm.org. We ask that any requests for special accommodations be made at least 48 hours in advance.
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