Arts Science & Technology Educational Corporation of Tehachapi at a Glance
Who Are We?
AST is a non-profit 501c(3) organization that was founded in 2009 to support local educators in the areas of arts, science, and technology.
We are a group of volunteers dedicated to supplementing and enhancing students’ experiences and educators’ resources. Generating funds from grants and donations, we have raised about $1 Million to provide material supplies and foster events to stimulate growth and success. We assist K-12 educators in all Tehachapi Valley schools, including the Tehachapi Unified School District, charter schools, and private schools.
Educational Support of Local Schools
We aim to enable educators to enhance the classroom experience, supplement the core curriculum and to foster a creative atmosphere In the past we have donated supplies to art programs, the THEMA program at THS, robotics clubs, and Science Olympiad.
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Helping The Community
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The STEAM center, at Tehachapi High School, is a focal point for practical, hands-on application of our goals.
Students Learn Hands-On Skills
Construction of Space Shuttle Simulator
Space Shuttle Simulator
Learn Team Building, Leadership, and Problem Solving with NASA Curriculum
AST garnered funding and partnered with Tehachapi-area 4-H Clubs to incorporate plans for the agriculture aspect of STEAM.
STEAM Center is co-located adjacent to THS Ag buildings and stable area.
AST fostered a THS astronomy club and developed mobile telescope trailers to take astronomy programs direct to area schools. THS graphics arts class is designing the trailer’s paint schemes.
Science
Technology
Engineering
Arts
Agriculture
Mathematics
News & Views
Visit The STEAM center at THS
Back to School Night, Wednesday, Aug 29, 6:00-7:30pm.
Over 30 classrooms competed in the Intermediate Space Challenge: To build and decorate model rockets,
write an essay, make a banner,
and compose a class chant.
Student interest has generated the spark to start a rocketry club
at Tehachapi High School.
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AST raises money through grants and donations to buy equipment and supplies for classes, projects, and events. We also arrange speakers and presenters for K-12 schools to talk about their areas of expertise. We organize and fund two annual events: a Fall Festival and the Intermediate Space Challenge in the Spring.
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AST Connects Our Community
AST established the STEAM Center at THS with a $50,000 grant from the Bakersfield Californian Foundation. STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Agriculture, Math. The center is becoming a focal point for club and community meetings, hands-on practical applications, display area for local STEAM industries, and much more potential. Volunteers are welcome to join us in fulfilling our goals for future generations.
Build-A-Plane Project
Funding through AST Inc.
Mentored by Tehachapi Society of Pilots
Students Learn Aerospace Construction Skills
Optional Learn-to-Fly Program
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does"
William James
Contact Arts Science & Technology Educational Corporation of Tehachapi
24560 Willow Pass Dr
Tehachapi, Kern County 93561
USA
661-433-9604