About the Project

McFadden Institute of Technology’s Spyder Lab focuses on 21st century S.T.E.M. project based learning. Students apply to be part of the Spyder Lab cohort and are under the guidance of teachers, mentors, and staff. The Spyder Lab is a work-based school project that prepares our next generation of entrepreneurs and graphic leaders. Students’ leadership and public speaking skills are developed through consultations with clients and practicing along with Speech and Debate advisors. Club advisors, school administrators, SAUSD district personnel, and others meet with students to provide product design, descriptions, and client needs for their project based learning. It is infinitely motivating for students to complete the design cycle of brainstorming, design, and production.