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STEM at the ballpark: Game on!
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Updated 6/11/24 What better way to celebrate this Father’s Day than to take part in one of America’s favorite pastimes – a baseball game. The atmosphere can’t be beat: spirited...

Planting seeds with robotics
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Updated 6/17/24 Summertime is here!! And, things are starting to heat up! Pardon the pun, but really . . . the temperature is rising and so are the opportunities for...

A ride with gravity: The physics of roller coasters
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Updated 5/22/24 Amusement parks enthrall us. There’s always something exciting happening in every corner of the park, from games and food to interesting characters and breathtaking rides, but one attraction...

An educator's take: The TETRIX® PULSE® Robotics Controller
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Updated 4/24/24 In 2015, we introduced you to the TETRIX® PRIME building system, an affordable building system for students and builders ages 12 and up. It's designed for easy building...

Does your robot’s motor have enough power?
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Updated 4/23/24 Every FIRST® Tech Challenge season, students need the best parts to build a robot that can handle the rigors of competition. To complement the unmatched durability of the...

Pumpkin chunkin’ STEM style
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Updated 5/4/24 Fall sees the return of pumpkins. You see jack-o’-lanterns. You see pumpkin spice lattes. You see pumpkin pie. You see pumpkins everywhere! At Pitsco, we embrace this love...