Why STEM Education for Girls Matters – And Why Collaboration with Boys is Key
STEM education for girls matters now more than ever. Despite making up half the global population, women hold less than 30% of STEM jobs worldwide. This gap isn’t just about equality—it’s an untapped opportunity for innovation, economic growth, and solving humanity’s greatest challenges. When girls engage in science, technology, engineering, and math alongside boys, they don’t just transform their own futures; they change what’s possible for all of us. Here’s why prioritizing STEM education for
FIRST Lego League Challenge 2024-25
Welcome to the SUBMERGED season During the SUBMERGED℠ Season, FIRST LEGO League teams will use creative thinking and LEGO® technology to explore the layers of the ocean and bring their learnings and ideas to the surface as they “sea” into the future. Watch this video for more details and see this year's Challenge Set and Robot Game. FIRST LEGO League Challenge The FIRST LEGO League Challenge is a robotics tournament for 9-14-year-old students. Teams collaborate to plan, build, and program a robot. They
Dive into the World of Coding and Robotics:
Are you ready to unlock the fascinating realm of coding and robotics? Look no further than GearMinds Academy! Our Coding and Robotics Camp offers an exhilarating journey into the heart of technology, where creativity meets innovation. Join us as we explore the endless possibilities of programming, engineering, and robotics in a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Why Choose GearMinds STEM Academy? At GearMinds Academy, we believe in the power of hands-on learning. Our camp provides a unique
FIRST Lego League Challenge 2023-24
Welcome to the MASTERPIECE season In MASTERPIECE, the team will imagine and innovate new ways to create and communicate art across the globe. Watch this video for more details and see this year's Challenge Set and Robot Game. FIRST LEGO League Challenge The FIRST LEGO League Challenge is an international competition organized by FIRST for elementary and middle school students (ages 9–14 in the United States and Canada, 9–16 elsewhere) to introduce and inspire robotics for kids. At the beginning of the
Back to School Season
Back-to-school season is always a busy period for parents. In the US the schools get a long summer vacation and they get reopened in the month of August-September. This season is known as Back to School After a summer of fun and relaxation, it is finally time for students to sharpen their pencils and put their thinking caps back on! Getting your children ready for school while figuring out a new routine can be challenging. Nevertheless,
The Benefits of STEM-Based Camps
“Children Must Be Taught How to Think Not What To Think ” -Margaret Read From teaching kids essential skills to providing them with a supportive community, STEM-based camps offer a wide range of benefits! Developing the 21st Century Skills Technology is the future of innovation! In the 21st century, it is crucial for kids to be digitally literate. Understanding the mechanics behind the machines and technology that surround us is fundamental to understanding our world! STEM-based camps teach an