The following is a select sample of the many different professional projects that I have led and implemented over the course of my career. Please contact me if you want more information about any of these or other samples of my work. Youth Programs “I Dig Science” Program (2008-2010) Conceived of, planned, and executed “I…
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About Rik Panganiban
Hi, I’m Rik Panganiban. I support nonprofits and cultural institutions in using technology to further their missions and change the world. I’m passionate about building strong and diverse online communities. Check out my LinkedIn profile for the most updated list of professional activities, experiences and accomplishments. I am currently the Senior Instructional Design Lead for…
I’m older today….
… but probably not any wiser. 😮 ;-)
Snorkeling in the Sink
I'm telling this story because (1) it's awesome, (2) it makes me feel better and (3) I don't think my oldest friend David will mind. So I was recounting to David how I had my little freak out when I tried scuba diving for the first time a few weeks ago in Bali. He said…
Kid Logan talks about his friend’s big Woody (video)
I feeling only a little guilty sharing this video of five-year-old Logan, the son of my friend Blake, comparing his friend's Woody and his own. Be proud of your little Woody, Logan!
Ridiculous Xmas Light Display and Nativity Set at “Bob’s Worlds” in Pleasanton
For Christmas Eve, the family decided to stop by "Bob's World" in Pleasanton, the home of Bob Stanley, longtime Pleasanton resident who has been creating ever-more elaborate holiday decorations outside his home for the past 20 years. What impresses you most about Bob's World is in the sheer AMOUNT of lighted Santas, reindeer, snowmen, cascading…
Kinky Ballgag Godzilla Attacks Christmas!
I don't usually catch these references, but come on, this Godzilla is totally into BDSM. Hopefully I'm not scarring for life the little kid I'm giving this to. Right now, I'm at home with my mom, doing last minute shopping, wrapping presents, grabbing burgers at In n'Out, making pumpkin bread pudding, and watching "Law and…
Fun Facts about Pleasanton, California
In late January, I’m moving back to my mom’s house in Pleasanton, California, a place I spent most of my childhood in, but don’t know much about. I did a bit of research today, and here’s some interesting tidbits I came up with: Pleasanton is a mid-sized city in the Southeast Bay Area with a…
Better Humans through Technology?
I have no idea why I'm thinking about this. Perhaps its feeling my mortality as I pass my 41st birthday. But I've been pondering how humans may soon be substantially changed over the next 10-20 years as more and more technology gets implanted into us. Some recent news along these lines: FDA approves telescopic implants…
Self Portrait: Rik the Wily Chinaman
I was invited to submit a picture of myself for an ad campaign, so I got a bit wacky taking self portraits of myself this morning. It's the first time I've used my Canon Rebel with an external flash, I don't own a remote, plus I'm not a very good photographer, so this took way…