“Creating the Future” is the theme for this year’s Engineers Week, held February 19-25. Let’s inspire the next generation of engineers to make a difference. We can’t live in the modern world today without seeing or touching something that was imagined, designed and built by some type of engineer. Robotics And Beyond has created some fun video reels to explore different types of engineers along with a list below of
2022 Hour of Code is December 5-11 Hour of Code is a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts. Hour of Code is held in conjunction with Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), an annual call to action to inspire students to learn computer science and advocate for equity. The CSEdWeek theme this year highlights the progress that has
Here are some ways you can help us continue our important work DONATE TO OUR FUNDRAISING EVENTS Look for fall and spring events on our Instagram and Facebook pages. Create a personal fundraising event (e.g. your birthday, GivingTuesday) on Facebook or Instagram on behalf of Robotics And Beyond and promote it to your family and followers. Donate anytime on our website. DONATE ON PAYPAL USING YOUR ACCOUNT Donate to the
Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Scratch this week, May 15-21 Scratch is a programming tool created by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to help young people learn coding. Scratch is perfect for creating video games and all kinds of simulations. Robotics And Beyond has curated a list of resources for Scratch beginners or those seeking more challenging options. Join Scratch Live on May 19 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Thank you for supporting us during Give Local! Your donations totaled $3,825! 20 donors to Robotics And Beyond contributed $3,825 in the 36 hour event. Final leaderboard link is below. The funds will allow us to expand our topics and engage more students through upgraded computers and more cost-free workshops. We expect to receive another $200-$300 in bonus matching from Connecticut Community Foundation and sponsors. 36 New Milford nonprofits received over $154,000 from
Registration is open for our summer programs! July 11-15, 18-22. Held at New Milford High School. Junior STEM & Coding for grades K-2 (half-day AM) LEGO Engineering & Design for grades K-4 (half-day PM) Bundled topics for grades 3-6 in Robotics and Mechanics, Coding, and Design (full-day) July 25-29. Held at The Maxx in downtown New Milford. More focused, in-depth topics in design, engineering and science for grades 6-12 during the
Explore and become fluent in the world of Ableton Live 11, a professional-level Digital Audio Workspace (DAW). Students will gain a basic understanding of how to navigate, configure, and operate Ableton Live 11, as well as how to create electronic tunes or beats using the software. Ableton Live 11 is used in the music industry by beginners to Grammy Award winners. Students will learn how to utilize different digital instruments
We’re excited to kick off the new year with these free workshops! This is our new series of workshops where young people can discover new and exciting topics in design, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Those with experience can add to their skills and get help with personal projects. These are cost-free to everyone (but donations always appreciated), thanks to generous funding from a wonderful supporter who wants every young
YOU HAVE DONE IT! With the help of our generous donors, we are moving ahead with our expansion to add lab space and open up exciting opportunities for more young people. Your financial support and efforts to share our efforts and impact with others has made the difference and made this success possible. Thank you! Paul Chayka Director
2021 Hour of Code is December 6-12 Hour of Code is held in conjunction with Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), an annual call to action to inspire students to learn computer science. This year’s theme is #CSEverywhere – Computer Science has an impact everywhere. We are once again providing you with this awesome list of Hour of Code activities. Family Coding Event! Saturday, December 4, 2:00-3:30pm, Online, guided and free! Kids
We are here to help your kids discover their talents and start applying STEM principles and problem solving in everyday life. This is your chance to help us raise another generation of independent thinkers. DONATE TODAY to help us maintain our classes, provide necessary training to our young mentors, and ensure access to all. Together we help keep this community educated and help our children build a better future for everyone.