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What is 5G and What Does it Mean for You?
Here is a a very cool introduction to 5G for your smartphones from the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). FYI….my Masters degree (University of Kansas) is in “Microwave Communication Theory” soooooo, I love this stuff. For those students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), this is a VERY interesting field to…
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Students at Stanford University Designed and Built “Doggo” a Four-Legged Robot
Check out this video on “Doggo” a four-legged robot built by STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) students at Stanford University. Go here to learn a lot more about the Doggo project including how YOU can get involved in this open source project. Geek On!
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Astrophysicist Dr. Jedidah Isler Discusses STEM
Dr. Jedidah Isler has a PhD from Yale University in Astrophysics and is currently Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Dartmouth College. Here is Dr. Isler’s TED Talk video discussing her love of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and how students interested in STEM can pursue their passion, no matter the obstacles. For…
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Behind the Scenes Look at the Technology Behind “Alita: Battle Angel”
For students interested in studying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) here is a cool video showing the technology used while filming “Alita: Battle Angel” which happens to be one of my favorite movies (see my review) ever! 🙂 Geek On!
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NASA’s AstroBee: An Autonomous Floating Robot
Checking out some technology news, I found this video and short explanation of the work NASA is doing in the area of autonomous robotics on the Space Station and beyond. Very cool! 🙂 Here is a quick explanation of AstroBee copied from this NASA article:
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STEM: Lego Education SPIKE Prime
Saw this new Lego Education STEM related product for Grades 6 thru 8 from coming in August 2019. Check out this video:
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TechyMike’s Thoughts on STEM vs STEAM: You May Not Like This.
I have been pondering the use of STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Math vs STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math for sometime. One day last week, I was cruising Facebook (a less often occurrence lately) and read some comments on a article related to STEM / STEAM. I was surprised at the vehemence of…
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Learn about “LittleBits” STEM Educational Products
LittleBits Web Site Originally published on ForCarol.com Drive Safe! With TechyMike’s new emphasis on helping to keep Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities in the classroom, here is our second blog introducing some cool STEM related products that teachers
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LEGO Mindstorms Education EV3 for STEM Enrichment
I am consolidating “technology” on this blog. This article was originally published on ForCarol.com. More STEM / STEAM stuff: The LEGO Mindstorms Education EV3 for STEM / STEAM enrichment looks like a fun way to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math.
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Fun with Statistics: Do More Blog Posts Result in More Views?
My math skills are fading, but, I thought it would be interesting and fun(?) to look at some stats of my blogs while re-learning how to do some statistical analysis. I am using Google Sheets, and will add to this post as I figure out more analysis I can do…..while keeping it interesting and fun.…
TechyMike: Technology Made Easy 