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RESEARCHERS

Science-Mathematics-Engineering-Research-Technology - Hassan Twiet, Coordinator
Science-Mathematics-Engineering- research, intro to design engineering, learning. Classes immerse students
Research-Technology (SMERT) classes principal of engineering, aerospace in hands-on inquiry and open-ended
are designed to provide hands-on engineering, civil and architect exploration, which involve students
experience in real world applications. engineering, digital engineering, and in a productive teamwork model.
Individual and team projects inspire engineering design and development. SMERT focuses on real-world issues
students to pursue careers in engineering, and problems by participating in local,
All classes in SMERT use scientific
science, technology, and design. national, and international competitions:
principles and mathematical concepts in
Students are exposed to a variety of Science Fair, Math Teams, CyberPatriot,
conjunction with communication skills
engineering and technological fields: StellarXplorers in Space, FRC Robotics,
development. Classes are typically based
computer science, web design, digital VEX Teams, TSA Teams, Science Olympiad,
around finding a solution to a real-world
animation, photography, science Physics Olympiad, and much more.
problem and emphasize project-based

Solar Boat - Henry Chou, Advisor
Solar Boat is a seven-month program engineering, and develops problem- Powered only by solar panels, the
that begins in the fall in which high solving skills. Solar Boat’s goal is to help boat competes for both distance and
school teams build and race solar- the Metropolitan Water District of Southern endurance. All PVPHS students have
powered boats at Lake Skinner in California expand conservation of water the opportunity to build and design
Temecula Valley. The PVPHS Solar Boat and expand research for solar-powered the solar-powered boat. There is a
team learns about conservation of natural technology. The Solar Cup competition minimum hour requirement to be part
resources, electrical and mechanical in Temecula is held each spring. of the Solar Boat team.

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