2022 BEST High School Student and Teacher
Research Program

Broad Exposure to Science and Technology

The BEST Program engages underrepresented RCSD high school students and teachers in the sciences and technologies that support LLE’s research. This broad exposure helps guide students in their pursuit of STEM fields and encourages them to explore STEM careers. Teacher participation equips educators with knowledge and experience that can be added to their curricula. Learn more

When:
Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm, July 11 – August 19 2022

Where:
East High School classroom and laboratory

For more information contact:
, Diversity Manager
, Deputy Diversity Manager
, DEI Council Operations Manager

2022 BEST High School Summer Program

Terry Kessler at with BEST high school program students.

2022 BEST High School Summer Program Participants (left to right): Terry Kessler, Nigel (student), Tiketa (student), Isis (student), Olivia (student), Chavon Phelps (teacher) , Bre’Ay’zha (student), Trent Russell (teacher), Marco Romo-Gonzalez

BEST high school program students.

2022 BEST High School Summer Program participants include LLE Staff and Faculty, Students, Teachers, and Parents for the end-of-the-program luncheon.

Maggie Huff and Gerrit Bruhaug are seen explaining superconductivity.
Maggie Huff and Gerrit Bruhaug are seen explaining superconductivity.
Ken Marshall instructs Bre’Ay’zha on using a microscope to observe liquid crystal properties.
Ken Marshall instructs Bre’Ay’zha on using a microscope to observe liquid crystal properties.
Stavros Demos demonstrates different spectroscopy properties expected from certain materials and coatings.
Stavros Demos demonstrates different spectroscopy properties expected from certain materials and coatings.
72” vacuum coating chamber in operation and providing students an overview of what is manufactured inside the chamber, high –laser damage threshold optical components.
72” vacuum coating chamber in operation and providing students an overview of what is manufactured inside the chamber, high –laser damage threshold optical components.
Students get a close-up view inside the vacuum chamber, invited by Amy Rigatti.
Students get a close-up view inside the vacuum chamber, invited by Amy Rigatti.
Htet Kyaw explains tasks for an electrical engineer, in the Electronics Shop.
Htet Kyaw explains tasks for an electrical engineer, in the Electronics Shop.
Michael Bradley discusses 3D printing, several applications, process and designs.
Michael Bradley discusses 3D printing, several applications, process and designs.
Demonstration of embedded systems design using the LON based motion controls system to show a motor moving and an LED flashing.
Demonstration of embedded systems design using the LON based motion controls system to show a motor moving and an LED flashing.
Bob McAllister getting ready to do a part demonstration for the students on the HAAS turret lathe.
Bob McAllister getting ready to do a part demonstration for the students on the HAAS turret lathe.
Mark Romanofsky showing the students some of the mechanical parts produced and inspected at the Laser Lab.
Mark Romanofsky showing the students some of the mechanical parts produced and inspected at the Laser Lab.
Nate Heckman and Oliva (BEST student) are seen bending conduit to a variety of angles.
Nate Heckman and Oliva (BEST student) are seen bending conduit to a variety of angles.
Frank lachetta and Vivian Zinszer give the BEST participants a tour of facilities, the electronic controls which keep LLE running behind the scenes.
Frank lachetta and Vivian Zinszer give the BEST participants a tour of facilities, the electronic controls which keep LLE running behind the scenes.
Mike Krowl helps Isis (BEST student) determine where soldering is required on a circuit board.
Mike Krowl helps Isis (BEST student) determine where soldering is required on a circuit board.
Bre’Ay’zha (BEST student) practices her soldering skill on a circuit board.
Bre’Ay’zha (BEST student) practices her soldering skill on a circuit board.