Guiding Underserved Middle School Minds
“I fell behind in school and wanted to get better. I didn’t know what I wanted to do,” says David Cuevas, an eighth-grader who is challenged every day...
Robotics Energize Kids on Engineering
Hundreds of elementary and middle school students and the joyous screams of victory filled the Engineering Meadow. Their excitement and sheer number could only mean one thing: the sixth annual Robot Rally. The goal of the May 11 event, which…
It’s Fun. It’s Competitive. It’s Engineering.
It’s hard to predict which schools will prevail at the sixth annual Robot Rally on Friday, May 11, but this much is certain: Many contenders will yell themselves hoarse, some will jump for joy, a few will stare in disbelief…
Robot Expo Gives Students a Chance to Do Math and Have Fun
Algebra is considered a gateway course – one that students must conquer in order to enter college. Cesar Larriva, an associate professor in the College of Education & Integrative Studies, is helping to ensure that the gateway swings open for…
Learning and Fun Mix Together in Robot Competition
A cacophony of cheers echoed through the engineering building atrium as 300 enthusiastic students from seven middle and elementary schools rooted for their teams in the STEM Through Guided Discovery fifth annual Robot Rally on Thursday, May 5. The rally…
Robotics Program Expands its Reach
Cal Poly Pomona's robotics program was designed to empower children apply math and science concepts in a fun, hands-on environment. The curriculum has also challenged their teachers to help expand robotics education at their schools.
Robot Rally Challenges Young Minds in Math, Science
The College of Engineering will host a Robot Rally on Tuesday, April 27 giving young students an opportunity to put their design ingenuity to the test.