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Hearst Castle goes full STEAM ahead with educational programming
Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:25:09
Publish Date: 2021-03-27 01:31:31
Description: Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Abe Marquez, president of the Foundation at Hearst Castle . Marquez shares insights about the foundation’s ongoing educational programs that inspire and empower young students from underserved communities via hands on STEAM programs. Marquez met with Wilmer at the historic Hacienda, designed to serve as William Randolph Hearst’s ranch headquarters by legendary architect Julia Morgan. The Foundation's educational programs include customized tours of Hearst Castle and a guided exploration of nearby San Simeon Bay and Pier , aligned with grade-appropriate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) curriculum. Abe Marquez, a longtime foundation benefactor was born and raised in a small agricultural community, Marquez went to grammar and high school in Gonzales, California, and attended Hartnell College in Salinas. He has been involved with the agriculture industry for 50+ years, including: 24 years with Gonzales Irrigation Systems; 40
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