Greg Opinski is a second-generation construction executive and the president of commercial real estate development company OP Development, Inc. Prior to this role, Greg Opinski founded a construction company focused on public works projects, and was responsible for building the Castle Science and Technology Center at the University of California, Merced.
The Castle Science and Technology Center (CSTC) serves the Merced community as a museum and place of hands-on learning exhibits for K-12 students. Listed below are three of the most interesting science experiences and exhibits on display at CSTC.
1. View Space. The View Space exhibit teaches students about the latest space mission developments and astronomy through computer-driven display. Other interesting space programs at CSTC include a planetarium, rocket construction exhibits, and simulated space flight.
2. Planet Polluto. This exhibit, hosted by the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District, is meant to bring students’ attention to the dangers and effects of smog. The interactive exhibit is especially poignant since the San Joaquin Valley and the city of Fresno struggle to control air pollution.
3. Informational scavenger hunt. Students from grades 1 through 8 begin their experience at CSTC with a scavenger hunt. All scavenger hunt questions are written to align with the California state science and reading standards appropriate for each grade level.
