
Get Involved! VAST's mission is to connect K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers and students in Los Angeles with USC engineering faculty.
Please contact us if you have any questions about, or wish to participate in Viterbi's new outreach program.
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Dr. Maja Matarić, VAST lead and Vice Dean for Research - mataric@usc.edu For big-picture program feedback, ideas, and questions. |
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Dr. Gisele Ragusa, VAST lead for Teacher Training and Assessment - ragusa@usc.edu For developing large-scale, center-related proposals or for STEM curricular components and models, outreach plans, teacher development and training, student educational models, or STEM assessment and evaluation. |
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Mr. Larry Lim, Director of Viterbi Pre-College Programs - llim@usc.edu For connecting with USC Family of Schools teachers, students, or principals. |
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Mr. Steve Bucher, Director of Viterbi Service Learning and Course Related Projects - bucher@usc.edu |
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Ms. Erin Shaw, VAST coordinator - erinshaw@usc.edu For help with designing and implementing a specific program. |