How STEM Education is shaping the next generation of first responders Alcidé Salcé is a 21-year veteran of the FDNY and a member of the Command Tactical Unit in charge of dispatching state-of-the-art, first responder technology such as Drones and Quadruped Robotics. “Whenever we are busy, unfortunately, that means someone is having a bad day,” […]
DroneBlocks visited Northport High School for their annual STEM Day, where robots were tinkering, creativity was buzzing and Drones were flying! Elementary students were encouraged to engage with dozens of STEM activities to spur their interest and explore their curiosities. The fair was led by Technology and Engineering teachers from the district, with help from […]
The Computer Science Teachers, Teacher! If you are in the education space, you already know that computer science students have a bright and abundant professional future ahead of them. With a 15% projected growth in Computer Science and IT jobs over the next decade – the real challenge has become scaling up Computer Science Education […]
Building a remote controller for the Tello Drone The last time we spoke with Jim Solderitsch, DroneBlocks had donated 10 Tello Drones to support his Computer Science curriculum in his role as an adjunct professor at Villanova University. Jim’s course was titled Special Topics in the Internet of things and Security which cast a broad […]
Creating a Pathway for Students to become Makers! Northridge High School was eager to kick off its new Computer Science department. So they had a meeting room – modified into a Maker Space. Spare pandemic funding – converted into STEM Robots. And last but not least, a Social Studies teacher – transitioned to full-time Computer […]
How BetaBox Learning Sparks and Sustains Hands-On STEM Learning As most of us in the education space already know, little else can inspire wonder and unlock potential for students quite like hands-on STEM learning. At DroneBlocks, we’ve seen the amazing things children and educators alike are capable of the instant they get a programmable Drone […]
Adam and “The Drone RoadShow” When an Engineer spots a problem – they find a way to solve it. That’s one of the many STEM lessons Adam Jerozolim teaches students across the country with his traveling STEM “Roadshow.” It’s also a principle that helped launch the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education in which Adam […]
Joe, Drones, and “Aha! Moments” Since DroneBlocks’ inception, we have been lucky to cultivate some amazing relationships along the way that not only expand the reach of our STEM education mission but also enhance and inspire our methods. DroneBlocks is proud to shout out long-time collaborator and all-around inspiring educator – Joe Paneitz, and his […]
Educators and students are enduring situations that none of us expected. With the tribulations that continue to plague learning, we would like to share a ray of sunshine by introducing you to our friend Jasmine LeFlore, the Rocket Scientist! A native of Flint, Michigan, Jasmine works in the world of aerospace in San Diego, California. […]
As a 245 pound fullback Oren O’Neal played NCAA Football at Arkansas State University and was drafted by the NFL’s Oakland Raiders in 2007. Oren enjoyed a fulfilling career until injuries forced an early retirement. As prized as his football career is to Oren (he still beams with Raiders pride) he says football was actually […]