North Carolina State University researchers have created 3D-printed soft mesh "robots" that can contract, reshape and grab and release small objects (such as a drop of water or a tiny foil ball) while floating on the water surface.
03/13/2019
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"Virtual Field Trips," offers interactive experiences captured during actual expeditions with scientists doing current research. Some of the trips include adaptive feedback and adaptive pathways. The resources are already being used in high school and college classrooms to supplement lessons in biology, earth sciences, geology, anthropology and other studies.
03/12/2019
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Two community college organizations will be hosting a "makerspace summit" in Irvine, CA in April to share best practices in building college maker communities. A preconference will help community colleges go international.
03/12/2019
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New funding opportunities listed!
03/11/2019
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Pitsco Education is launching several solutions that tie together robotics and coding for K–12 education.
03/06/2019
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The University of California System has quietly begun accepting high school computer science credits as part of its curriculum prerequisites. CS will join engineering and applied science in the list of approved high school courses toward the university system's two-year college preparatory laboratory science stipulation.
03/04/2019
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Amazon Web Services is investing educators who use the cloud and distributed computing in their classrooms through promotional credits program.
02/28/2019
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Besides getting the chance to learn about future careers, students will also participate in various competitions as part of learning about cosmetology, movie making, construction and culinary skills. Companies will also provide short workshops.
02/28/2019
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Lodi Unified School District in California is planning to launch a robotics academy in time for the 2019-2020 school year.
02/28/2019
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The lab was designed to resemble an Apple store, with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, whiteboard walls where students can take notes and share ideas and multiple stations where they can use, explore and experiment alone or in teams.
02/28/2019
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Two STEM education companies are working together to market robotic kits with components, curriculum and professional development.
02/26/2019
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