STEM Academy

The Community is pleased to present the STEM Academy, our dedicated area for anyone who wishes to explore learning concepts and classroom-based design projects within the electronics and digital space. We have resources available for all skill levels, particularly focused on STEM education.

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Little Free STEM Library Design Challenge

See our winner who used his/her own hardware to build or upgrade a little library near you!

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micro:bit: Tutorial Videos

Explore the core functionalities of the BBC micro:bit in the first edition of our video series.

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STEM Projects

We support a wide variety of STEM projects for schools and universities. Check out some of these initiatives to inspire your own classroom projects.

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Recent Blogs
  • Microbits are a hit!

    I was introduced to Microbits last year as I began to draw plans for a new makerspace at my urban elementary school. My goal was to bring computer science skills and coding to the 4th grade students in my general education classroom as well as to stu…
  • Ubtech and Osmo step up their STEM learning game with new products

    Ubtech introduces its new Overdrive kit while Osmo revamps its program for Android integration. Ubtech’s latest line lets you build your own construction bots. (Photo via Ubtech) Stem learning has always fascinated me. There are so many options ...
  • Japan to introduce robots in classrooms to help with English lesson

    The Ministry of Education in Japan aims to help students with their English skills by using robots. In this classroom, the robot is the teacher. (Photo from NHK) Robots are an increasing presence in our lives. With robots delivering your food, A...
  • Kids Invent Stuff

    If you're trying to get your kids into designing, inventing and making stuff then I can thoroughly recommend the Kids Invent Stuff YouTube channel or following them on Twitter. I've got no connection to them other than the fact that my s...
  • MIT scientists figure out how to break spaghetti noodles – perfectly

    Researchers at MIT created a machine to bend and twist noodles to snap them in two equal halves. This machine was specially designed to twist and break noodles. (All photo via MIT) MIT is usually at the forefront of groundbreaking science and te...
STEM Videos

PREVIEW "The Scary Yard Ghost" Project

fischertechnik Seilbahn - Bautage Teil 03 - November 2022

Julian Investigates: How Slow is Arduino?

Another World (Out of this World) Intro - Amiga Version

6th grade 3D printing project

Encouraging computer literacy: the BBC Microcomputer & the Raspberry Pi

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