STEM toys: Hands-on with kits from Best Choice Products

Maker May continues as JC takes a look at some educational building kits from Best Choice Products!

These building kits are an example of “STEM” toys, introducing kids to concepts underlying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

JC and his daughter have been trying out several kits that allow children to build using magnets, improve their hand-eye coordination, and plan and execute designs. If you’re looking to raise a child who is interested in STEM and the maker movement, toys like these are a great place to start! Continue reading “STEM toys: Hands-on with kits from Best Choice Products”

Meet The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium’s New Submersible ROV!

I spent the day down at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium with my pal Jaclyn Friedlander, the author of ‘Friends with Fins’. She was kind enough to set up a tour of the facility, and we got to demo their new Submersible ROV!

More info on Jaclyn Friedlander and Friends with Fins:
https://www.youtube.com/JaclynFriedlander
http://www.friendswithfins.com

More info on Heal the Bay’s education and conservation efforts:
http://www.healthebay.org/

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DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals 2015 Wrap Up and Results!

One of the coolest events I’ve ever had the privilege to cover. I’m a robot NUT, and the DARPA Robotics Challenge brought the best teams from around the world to see who could create the best robot for disaster relief and assistance.

More info on the DARPA Robotics Challenge – http://www.theroboticschallenge.org/