SPARQ Center at PHS

10/09/2026

Thank you Janet Nielsen: Senior Producer at PlayStation Studios

Janet Nielsen shared her creative journey in the gaming and movie industry. She is known for such projects as Star Wars Prequels, Wall-e, Harry Potter, and Sleepy Hollow to name a few. She is also credited on at least 12 games including her work at PlayStation Studios. Come see what it takes to be successful in the gaming and movie industries!

Thank you Piner Culinary for the delicious pumpkin cake bites!

10/09/2026

Sunset silhouette

10/06/2026

We put the “A” in STEAM!

Janet Nielsen: Senior Producer at PlayStation Studios

Janet Nielsen will be sharing her creative journey in the gaming and movie industry. She is known for such projects as Star Wars Prequels, Wall-e, Harry Potter, and Sleepy Hollow to name a few. She is also credited on at least 12 games including her work at PlayStation Studios. Come see what it takes to be successful in the gaming and movie industries! Let’s Go!

STEM Level 1 Certified

Brought to you by Mr. Mantoani

09/28/2026

A short video showcasing our SPARQ Center and Observatory

09/21/2026

The SPARQ Planetarium News and Views (30 min)
Edge of Darkness - Full Dome Film (30 min)

Edge of Darkness: The film features amazing scenes of places never seen gathered by key space missions. It features a spectacular flight though the great cliffs on comet 67P, a close look at the fascinating bright “lights” on Ceres, and the first ever close ups of dwarf binary planet Pluto/Charon and its moons.

STEM Certificate Level 1 Approved

09/14/2026

Thank you Taylor Valentino, Buck Institute Scientist, for his presentation on aging and longevity.

The full video is available on our YouTube channel.

thank you, Piner Culinary for the delicious cookies! 🍪

09/07/2026

Taylor Valentino: Scientist at the Buck Institute

Taylor Valentino is a scientist at the Buck Institute in Novato CA. Taylor’s specialty is in skeletal muscle, gut microbiome, and exercise as it relates to aging and longevity. A speaker for our HSB program, Taylor will tell you what research tells us about living a longer, healthier and more productive life!

STEM Level 1 Certified

Brought to you by Mr. Mantoani

08/15/2026

Mark your calendars for our 2026-2027 Digital Planetarium shows!

08/11/2026

Mark your calendars for our 2026-2027 STEM Cafes.

06/01/2026

To see the full 2026 STEM Symposium Program including descriptions of each student's project please go to the SPARQ website:

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