Designing a Better Future to Tackle Big Problems
As Program Director of IDEAStudio, a forward-looking makerspace at the West Houston Institute, part of Houston Community College, my challenge is to leverage our resources […]
The Dump Truck Incident: An Elementary Problem-Solving Challenge
The Dump Truck Incident (also known as the Pumpkin Push) is a problem-solving challenge that can get your elementary students excited and thinking about engineering […]
Following Science in Space: NASA’s Asteroid Mission
Love space science? Follow us on Instagram for live STEM events throughout the year, including the SpaceX Crew Dragon test flight on March 2, 2019. […]
Celebrating College & Career-Ready Students
From contests to clubs, FLVS offers a variety of ways to learn about coding and computer science, including online technology courses that develop the skills […]
2019 Online Map Competition for Secondary Students
With skill, passion, and analysis, middle school and high school students are exploring their world and creating maps with the free-to-educators online software ArcGIS. Esri […]
Student Shark Advocate Works with Legislators
This post was by FLVS student and Model United Nations club member James A. La Fayette Jr. Sierra Boodhoo is a 16-year-old student on a […]
First Steps with the Arduino-UNO R3 and NANO | Maker, MakerED, Maker-Spaces, Coding | LCD1602-I2C | Tips
. . LCD1602-I2C isn’t working. Well, I made some searches on the internet and I found the right answer on a forum about this error, […]
14+ Fabulous Valentine’s Day STEAM Activities Students Will Love
“The heart has its reasons that reason knows nothing of.” – Blaise Pascal Valentine’s Day is around the corner! This holiday is a great time […]
Congrats to our #FLVSCodes Contest Winners
February is Career and Technical Education Month – a time to recognize the importance of practical skills students need to succeed in the real world. […]
Interview with Astronaut and TCEA Convention Keynote Dr. Mae Jemison
If you’re gearing up for the 2019 TCEA Convention & Exposition right now, then one of the many things you’re probably excited about is our […]
Maker Inspiration-WHERE to GET Information to Stay Informed?
. . Maker Inspiration-WHERE to GET Information to Stay Informed? Well, you jumped in into the world of makers (OR want to do SO soon…) […]
First Steps with the Arduino-UNO R3 and NANO | Maker, MakerED, MakerSpaces, Coding | How-To transform an LCD1602 SPI Sketch to an LCD1602 I2C Sketch
. . How-To transform an LCD1602 SPI Sketch to an LCD1602 I2C Sketch We were already playing around, as seen on my tutorials below, with […]
