Past Events

In this event, we will hosted three fun experiments, including a strawberry DNA extraction to learn a bit about the genetic code for our lives, a leaf stamping activity to learn about the leaf anatomy, and lastly a homeostasis experiment to uncover how our body maintains internal balance. 

This event was held on Sunday, February 9 from 11-12:30 at Knollcrest Park in Irvine, California. We had over 20 young participants show up, and around 15 motivated volunteers from our high school branch help facilitate the events.

In this webinar, we discussed leadership and how to cultivate it. We invited Dr. Elizabeth Xu who is a Forbes 2023 Top 100 Most Influential Chinese, CTO at $Billion Companies: BMC and CP Group, CEO and Founder of A2C Academy, an Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University, and much more. She gave incredible advice about finding common interests with those you are leading, communicating, and working for the greater good of all.

We reached an audience of over 2,500 individuals.

In this fun and creative activity designed for children aged 6 and above, UHS AscSTEM's high school students guided the young kids through exciting engineering related demonstrations, such as creating a balloon-powered car using empty plastic water bottles and a marshmallow catapult with popsicle sticks and rubber bands. This first look into the engineering process to spark interest in STEM subjects was lots of fun!

This in-person event was held at Knollcrest Park in Irvine, California.

In this webinar, four excellent recent high school graduates talked about their college application experiences. They gave advice for students in middle school, and just starting high school, even up to seniors about to start the application process. The speakers will be attending Columbia University, Stanford University, Princeton University, and The University of Chicago in the Fall of 2024.

We reached an audience of over 4,000 individuals.

In this fun and creative activity designed for children aged 6 and above, UHS AscSTEM's high school students guided the young kids through exciting computer science related demonstrations, aiming to spark interest in STEM subjects. This first look into algorithms and code was lots of fun! Around 15 kids showed up!

This in-person event was held at Bill Barber Park in Irvine, California.

In this fun and engaging activity designed for children aged 6 and above, UHS AscSTEM's high school students guided the young kids through exciting science experiments, aiming to spark interest in STEM subjects.

This in-person event was held in Quail Hill Community Center at 2069 Knoll crest, Irvine, California. Around 15 kids showed up.

Dr. Po-Shen Loh presented a lecture in Irvine, with Ascending STEM as a co-organizer. Our previous online event featuring Dr. Loh garnered over 5000 attendees, receiving excellent feedback. Attendees found it refreshing, and Dr. Loh's insights into the educational paradigm shift with ChatGPT were thought-provoking. He emphasized the importance of nurturing students' ethical qualities and philanthropic spirit, he suggested, will require interpersonal communication, persuasion, and public speaking skills. This in-person event was specifically for our audience who missed the last live streaming. 

In the AI era, job displacement by robots is a common concern. Dr. Po-Shen Loh, Professor of Math Department in Carnegie Mellon University, argues for the increased importance of math in the AI age,using ChatGPT as an example. He suggests teaching Math Olympiad not for accolades but to foster creative thinking. Yet, many kids find math dull or fear it due to pacing issues and the anxiety of making mistakes. Creating a positive learning environment is crucial. As parents, should encourage our children to value their ideas, share them, and respect their thought processes. 

In this webinar, we reached an audience of over 5,000 individuals. 

For students in STEM, active engagement in STEM competitions is vital. Not only does it cultivate interest in STEM disciplines, but it also holds significance for college applications. Key STEM competitions encompass FIRST Robotics, ISEF, Google Science Fair, Physics, Chemistry, Math, and Biology Olympiads etc. Preparation invovles a thorough grasp of subject matter, hands-on projects, and academic research. Participation not only sharpens problem-solving skills but also fosters a profound understanding of related fields, influencing potential career paths. Ascending STEM will host the academic competition series. This first event in series was about Physics and Chemistry Olympiad competition. Two accomplished guests,  Dr. Zhengzheng Chen, Board Director of Tsinghua University Alumni Association at Southern California in Physics Olympiad, and Dr. Steven Chen, Assistant Principal of PRISMS in Chemistry Olympiad delved into those topics and more.

Almost 1,000  individuals have tuned in to listen to this webinar.