Xavier
School: Matilda Torres High School
Favorite STEAM Subject: Science
Dream Career: Electrical Engineer
Xavier says, "I was interested in STEM because of a robotics club I joined in middle school. Ever since then, I've loved learning the inner workings of Robotics."
Gabriel
School: Madera High School
Favorite STEAM Subject: Math
Dream Career: Engineer
Gabriel says, "I first became interested in STEM because of robotics in middle school. It's all about solving problems, which I love to do."
Jhény
School: Grass Valley Elementary School
Grade: 3rd grade
Favorite STEAM Subject: Art
Dream Career: Dancer
Jhény has a passion for learning and helping others. The joy she spreads is infectious! In her free time you can find her dancing, singing, cheerleading, swimming or anything that involves the arts.
Jayla
School: Monterey Park Elementary School
Grade: 4th grade
Favorite STEAM Subject: Science
Dream Career: Photographer
Jayla is interested in science because it give her the opportunity to help improve people's lives. Jayla is very passionate about helping others and making the world a better place.
Vikram
School: Santa Clara High School
Grade: 9th grade
Favorite STEAM Subject: Math
Dream Career: Biomedical Engineer
Vikram's favorite subject is math and hopes to be a biomedical engineer. He loves the innovative environment of STEAM subjects, which he believes allow students to thrive and learn. Vikram believes that working in healthcare and saving people's lives is one of the most noble professions.
Gauri
School: Santa Clara High School
Grade: 10th grade
Favorite STEAM Subject: Computer Science
Dream Career: AI/Software Engineer
Gauri's STEAM journey began in the third grade when she joined a robotics club. Gauri enjoys competing in robotics competitions, leading robotics workshops, and conducting independent scientific research. She was awarded a scholarship at the International Science and Engineering Fair this May.
Liliana
School: Oak Ridge Elementary School
Grade: 4th grade
Favorite STEAM Subjects: Technology
Dream Career: Astronaut
Liliana likes technology because she can have limited materials and because have to change yourself to build. Liliana is seen visiting the Space Needle in Seattle in her photo!
James
School: Oak Ridge Elementary School
Grade: 5th grade
Favorite STEAM Subject: Science
Dream Career: Meteorologist
James likes science because it's a way of figuring out how things work. With meteorology, he says we can learn how clouds are formed and how lightning occurs.
Donovan
Favorite STEAM Subjects: Coding
Dream Career: Game Designer
Donovan's passion for STEAM comes from a dream of always wanting to become a Game Designer. He is currently taking classes to get his degree in Computer Engineering in order to pursue his dream career. Donovan is also involved in the MESA program at SJ City College, where he is currently preparing for a job in the STEAM field.
Gwen
School: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory School
Grade: 3rd grade
Favorite STEAM Subjects: Math and Art
Dream Career: Teacher
Gwen loves arts, crafts, and drawing. She is very passionate about Math and loves the challenges it brings. She loves all subjects in school and hopes to be an elementary school teacher when she grows up.
Ellie
School: Horace Cureton Elementary School
Grade: 5th grade
Favorite STEAM Subjects: Art
Dream Career: Artist/Writer
Ellie enjoys writing stories and drawing pictures and has written a few picture books of her own already. She is working toward being a multiplication master for her math class.
Xavier
School: Mission Preparatory School
Grade: 7th Grade
Favorite STEAM Subjects: Science and Math
Dream Career: Critical Care Physician
Xavier is an avid reader and curious about how things work -- he loves to investigate any subject of interest. His dream career is to be a critical care physician and to work in an ICU or emergency room.
Darien
School: KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
Grade: 12th grade
Favorite STEAM Subjects: Science
Dream Career: Child Psychologist
Darien is a senior at KIPP SFCP who hopes to be a Child Psychologist when he grows up. He loves researching scientific topics and recently did a summer internship at UCSF where he worked in the Biology Chemistry labs learning all things science.
Kyleena
School: Don Callejon School
Grade: 7
Favorite STEAM Subjects: Math
Dream Career: Industrial Design
She has participated in FIRST Lego League for six years. "I specifically love the engineering, math and arts aspects of STEAM," she said. "I like the challenge of math and the creativity of engineering and art."
David Tangilanu
School: Menlo-Atherton High School
Grade: 12
Favorite STEAM Subjects: Environmental Science
Dream Career: Civil Engineer
David is interested in STEAM because he is fascinated by how technology shapes our society. He is currently taking an environmental class which has sparked his interest in how technology can potentially help his community become more sustainable.
Lizbet Prado
School: Cal Sate East Bay
Grade: Junior
Favorite STEAM Subjects: Psychology
Dream Career: Psychiatrist
While in school, Lizbet works as a medical assistant. She loves learning things in class and applying it to her work. She thinks it's incredible that she can use science to improve people's lives.
Meena Rojas
School: Sherman Oaks Dual Immersion
Grade: 7th Grade
Favorite STEAM Subjects: Art, Math and Engineering
Dream Career: Interior Designer
Meena is a problem solver and someone who looks to better the lives of others. She hopes to pursue interior design because she wants to help improve people's homes by focusing on combining functionality and aesthetics. She sees the importance of art, engineering, and math as all essential in pursuing her career.
Marco Garcia
School: Cesar Chavez Middle School
Grade: 6
Marco's diligent work ethic is noticed by his classmates as well as his teachers. He is a student whom the teacher can rely upon to be on task and participate during lessons.
Priya Pudasaini
School: Santa Clara High School
Grade: 9
Favorite Subject: Life Science and Math
Dream Career: Veterinarian or Urban Engineer
Priya is a participant of the 49ers STEAM Leadership Institute. She is part of the Project Invent team which allows her to explore engineering. Priya is grateful to be part of the SLI program as it will continue to help grow her passions and discover new ones.
Matthew Van
School: Santa Clara High School
Grade: 11
Favorite STEAM Subject: Science
Dream Career: Pediatrician
Matthew is a participant of the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute. He enjoys helping others in his community through 49ers SLI's newly developed Pay It Forward Project by volunteering at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and working with kids at the new SLI Service Learning and Mentoring Program initiative at Pomeroy Elementary or the Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley.
Carter
School: Don Callejon
Grade: 4
Favorite STEAM Subject: Technology (Coding)
Dream Career: Programmer
Carter is passionate about coding because he can create lots of video games and be creative. He likes to code on Scratch and Roblox. He enjoys making very cool animations and models and uploads them to the games he creates on Roblox.
Charlotte
School: Don Callejon School
Grade: 5
Favorite STEAM Subject: Math and Art
Dream Career: Pediatrician
Charlotte loves every subject in school, but is especially fond of math and art. Charlotte likes math because there are many ways to solve a problem and likes art because if you make a mistake, you can always shape it into a beautiful oops! Charlotte also loves to play basketball because you have to be both creative and precise.
Katherine Mercado
School: Renaissance Academy Fischer
Grade: 7
Favorite STEAM Subject: Science
Dream Job: Engineer
Katherine is a stellar student and person. She loves learning and is especially passionate
about science. Katherine aspires to be an engineer and hopes to use her knowledge and skills to make
the world a better place.
Scarlett Cualtle
School: Renaissance Academy at Mathson
Grade: 8
Favorite STEAM subject: Math
Dream career: Doctor or Lawyer
Scarlett's enthusiasm for school spreads joy and happiness every day that she is present. Scarlett has participated in many extracurricular activities such as basketball, wrestling, and band.
Danny Molina
School: Menlo-Atherton High School
Grade: 12
Favorite STEAM Subject: Math/Science (Chemistry and Biology)
Dream Career: Doctor
Danny loves to learn how science can impact our world in the future. He also likes math because it can sometimes be challenging, making it fun. Danny has always been interested in math and science since the third grade because it blows his mind every time he learns something new.
Ivan Baez
School: Menlo-Atherton High School
Grade: 12
Favorite STEAM Subject: Tech (Web Design)
Dream Career: Electrical Engineer/Computer Science
Ivan finds it fun to work on computers and other programs. He has always been interested in tech since he was in elementary school. Ivan used to participate in programs that introduced him to coding basics which sparked his interest in tech.
Bao Nguyen
School: Silver Oak Elementary
Grade: 5th
Favorite STEAM Subject: Math
Dream Career: Doctor
Bao's educator wrote, "Bao is so well-rounded. He is extremely studious, earning high grades in every subject. He is also very athletic and participates in several sports. Bao plays piano and has several interests outside of school. Most impressively, Bao works hard and prepares to be the best in all he does!"
Deani Lyons
School: Kipp San Francisco College Preparatory
Grade: 12th
Favorite STEAM Subject: Physical Science - Chemistry
Dream Career: Nursing or Business
I am interested in STEM because it gives me the opportunity to think outside the box. It allows me to develop my cognitive skills and learn the basics of coding. I intend to pursue a career in the medical field as a nurse where I will continue to use my STEM skills and learn new ones.
TJ Ramos
School: William C. Overfelt High School
Grade: 11th
Favorite STEAM Subject: Technology or Engineering.
Dream Career: Building Engineer or NFL Player
TJ loves learning about engineering and tech. TJ is a role model to his peers and admired for being a great leader both in the classroom and on the field as a lineman for the Overfelt High School football team.
Paige Houle
School: Santa Clara High School
Grade: 9th
Favorite STEAM Subject: Science or Engineering
Dream Career: Science or Robotics Educator
Paige is a participant in the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute and is part of the mechanical sub-team on a FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team called Déjà Vu. She is grateful that 49ers SLI gives her access to tools which help her complete projects she is passionate about which may lead to an amazing career!