education

Tinker the Robot Gets Kids Hooked on Science and Engineering

City of Riverside

The City of Riverside celebrates National Women in Small Business Month, and Kay Yang is a shining example of a local entrepreneur and engineer who rises above gender barriers. As a little girl growing up in Chino Hills, Yang remembers building a mini pulley system for her Barbie Dreamhouse. She and her dad would spend hours tinkering and problem-solving in their garage.

Riverside’s Shorter “Night of Art & Innovation” Returns with Just as Much Vigor

City of Riverside

After a pandemic pause, the City of Riverside’s sixth semi-annual “Night of Art & Innovation” returns on Oct. 13 to Main Street with a brand-new name. Organizers dropped “Long” from the title because rather than extending from 5 p.m. to midnight, the free event for young people and adults will end at 10 p.m. 

Ed Tech Startup ‘Kids That Code’ Picks up STEAM in Riverside

City of Riverside

 Life changed in 90 seconds for two business students enrolled in the California State University, San Bernardino, entrepreneurship program. Alfonso Anaya and Jose Navarrete launched their company Kids That Code after successfully presenting the idea to a panel of investors and entrepreneurs at the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship Fast Pitch Competition.