Rebecca Torchia is a web editor for EdTech: Focus on K–12. Previously, she has produced podcasts and written for several publications in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and her hometown of Pittsburgh.

In this series I will be documenting my design and testing process for making a 3D printed arduino hexapod. This video sets up the basic premise of the project with a quick test of a servo controlled ...

At Fort Knox, Kentucky, students in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools are diving into robotics and coding, gaining skills that prepare them for a fast-changing, tech-driven ...

A group of students huddles around their project: a motor, popsicle sticks and rubber bands. Their goal? Build a car. But there are no step-by-step instructions. No safety net. “They need to figure it ...

Image courtesy by QUE.com When local leaders talk about the future of a community, the conversation often turns to growth, ...

Millions of dollars flowed into Pittsburgh-area startups and projects this month. Government at several levels funded projects committed to bolstering manufacturing and supercomputing. Six additional ...

Teaching K-12 coding without computers may seem like a daunting task, but it can be a powerful way to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of computer science and problem-solving without the ...

More than 300 student engineers converged for the South Carolina Robotics Finals, turning a single venue into a high-energy showcase ...