Robot-Assisted Home Inspection
Soon after retiring from the classroom in June 2022 with the Santa Clara Unified School District, I embarked on a self-guided learning journey to keep myself intellectually stimulated. The Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) is my go-to venue for interesting professional development (PD) programs. During one of such PD programs in the Summer of 2025,…
Creative Name Tags
Let Your Name Tag Bloom! Project idea & photos contributed by Rachel Okazaki KCI’s Makerspace Coordinator Tired of boring, “Hello My Name Is” stickers? Transform a simple introduction into a mini masterpiece with our Interactive Floral Name Tags. This isn’t just an icebreaker; it’s a keepsake. Whether you’re a tech-savvy crafter using a Cricut or…
A KCI Impact Interview Featuring Jesus Huerta
“My goal is to show teachers that the classroom can go beyond pencil and paper. With a focus on innovation (educators) allow students access to the next level of technology. The hope is students will learn how to be entrepreneurs, gain interest in STEAM and understand the design process.” – Jesus Huerta Recently, we interviewed…
KCI offers our SPACE Program Tuition Free for the First Time in Summer, 2022
Dr. Mae Johnson, America’s first Black Female Astronaut said, “Never be limited by other people’s imaginations.” We expect our students to define their success by what THEY have accomplished. We want them to take ownership of their thoughts, ideas, and contributions to their classes and society. We want them to think outside-of-the-box to come up…
Global Maker Day 2021
Global Maker Day is a free global event that is all about the action. This event helps showcase all the wonderment that making is.
KCI’s Makerspace Opens Its Doors!
As businesses and organizations open back up in the wake of the pandemic, the KCI is thrilled to announce the reopening of one of its greatest in-person assets: the Makerspace.
KCI Makerspace Prints Face Shield Headbands for Local Healthcare Providers
Krause Center for Innovation, part of the Foothill DeAnza Community College District in Los Altos Hills, California, is taking on the fight against personal protective equipment PPE shortages. Since the March 14 closure of KCI’s physical offices, located at Foothill College, makerspace staff have been busy developing partnerships, procuring materials, and prototyping products. The makerspace’s…