The Center of Discovery and Design is a state-of-the-art 4,000-square-foot facility equipped with cutting-edge engineering technology, providing students with the opportunity to explore STEAM fields. Our curriculum focuses on the engineering design process, analytical and numerical modeling methods, and rapid prototyping, all aimed at developing a strong foundation in engineering. Students will receive hands-on training with advanced equipment, including manufacturing tools, a wind tunnel, and a flight simulator. This comprehensive education prepares students for STEAM majors in college, empowering them to begin their collegiate careers with confidence and the potential for leadership and success.
The Center for Discovery & Design will teach you the basics first, giving you a solid foundation to expand upon, eventually leading to you picking a discipline in which you can receive a more specialized coursework to prepare you for graduation
Engineering design process | Electronics and circuit design labs |
Rapid prototyping methods | Data collection and analysis |
Computer-aided design modeling |
Mechanical analysis of structures | Wind tunnel fundamentals |
Materials selection | Manufacturing processes |
Multi-disciplinary team-based project competition | Software learning with a microcontroller programming focus |
Applied robotics design | Hardware learning with a mechatronics focus |
The Center for Discovery and Design is a cutting-edge facility crafted to ignite and foster students’ interest in STEAM fields. Outfitted with advanced, industry-standard technology, this center is dedicated to providing hands-on learning experiences that are usually only available in college or professional settings.
Israel Barrera is the Director of the Center for Discovery and Design at La Salle College Preparatory. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and is pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology.
Mr. Barrera combines his expertise in engineering with a passion for teaching and mentoring. As an educator, he has experience as a teaching assistant and academic tutor in various STEAM subjects, including mechatronics, programming, and mechanics. Mr. Barrera has worked on microcontroller programming and robotic designs in the engineering domain. He has also mentored peers using rapid prototyping technology, helping others bring their innovative designs to life.
3880 East Sierra Madre Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91107-1996 • (626) 351-8951
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