Monica Encarnacion

A robot is not just a shiny machine from a movie. It is a tool scientists use to test new materials, explore distant planets, support doctors, and answer questions that would be too slow, too dangerous, or too small for humans to handle alone. Recently homeschool families from across our community logged on for the first session of our free monthly virtual STEAM series. The session was presented in partnership with Bridge the Gap Robotics Foundation, a student-led STEM nonprofit that shares...

Tonight, homeschool families from across our community logged on for the first session of our free monthly virtual STEAM series, presented in partnership with Bridge the Gap Robotics Foundation, a student-led STEM nonprofit. 🎥 Missed it? Watch the full recording here What is a robot? A robot is a machine controlled by a computer that can sense its environment, make decisions, and take physical action. From there, we explored how scientists put robots to work in three very different fields....

SEASON KICKOFF Official Sphero Robotics Launch BUILD. CODE. COMPETE. BECOME A ROBOTICS CHAMPION. Give your homeschool student ages 6+ the unique opportunity to master real-world coding, build engineering confidence, and join official competition teams for the upcoming Sphero-sanctioned robotics season. DATE & TIME September 21, 2026 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST Interactive kickoff, team formation, and live challenges. LOCATION Rocky Bluff Library Community Room 6750 US-301, Ellenton, FL 34222 What...