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Chevron Fab STEM Fellowship Podcast #07

OUR HOST: Ilyes Tlili Since starting his journey in STEM education and digital fabrication in 2018, Ilyes Tlili has amassed over five years of experience in 3D printing, electronic projects, and utilizing key fabrication technologies like laser cutting. This expertise has been pivotal in hosting, organizing, and managing more than 200 STEM training sessions to … Read More "Chevron Fab STEM Fellowship Podcast #07"
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Introduction to mobile robot control using Smart Cutebot and micro:bit
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Introduction to mobile robot control using Smart Cutebot and micro:bit

In this activity student will learn the fundamentals of mobile robot control by programming a line follower using the micro:bit microcontroller board and the Smart Cutebot base by Elecfreaks. They will use a block based programming language (MakeCode) and the extension needed to program the Smart Cutebot and access its…
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The Birds Aren't Real: A Collaboration Between Shop and Computer
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The Birds Aren't Real: A Collaboration Between Shop and Computer

In this interdisciplinary unit, students will create three-dimensional wooden bird sculptures that incorporate basic robotics using the BBC microbit. Inspired by the satirical conspiracy theory “Birds Aren’t Real,” students will combine art, engineering, and media literacy to create interactive sculptures that respond to environmental input (e.g., sound, motion, or light).…
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Guiding Growth: Training Plants Through Light Mazes
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Guiding Growth: Training Plants Through Light Mazes

Lesson Summary: “Guiding Growth: Training Plants Through Light Mazes” In this interdisciplinary STEM lesson, students explore how plants respond to their environments by observing and guiding the growth of pea plants through 3D-printed maze boxes toward a light source. Students begin by watching videos and images of plant phototropism to…
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From Plastic Bags to Eco-Wallets
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From Plastic Bags to Eco-Wallets

Participants explore how everyday choices (like accepting plastic bags at stores) affect our planet. They’ll discover plastic’s journey into oceans and landfills, brainstorm eco-friendly alternatives (e.g., cloth bags), and transform “waste” into value by making recycled plastic wallets using Fab Lab tools (irons/heat presses + sewing). This hands-on session links…
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Abigail McCune
Chevron Fab STEM Fellowship Podcast #07
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Nettrice Gaskins
Dr. Nettrice Gaskins has worked for several years in K-12 and post-secondary education, community media and technology before receiving a doctorate in Digital Media from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2014. She has focused on the application of cultural art…
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Oye Ajewole
Like to consider myself as a product designer. Studied mechanical engineering and applied the principles of engineering into the things I like. Currently work in digital fabrication, textiles, and fabric science and electronics. 
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Andrea Fields
Andrea has been making and teaching in fab labs and other innovation spaces since she was 15 years old. She has a master’s degree in civil engineering and currently manages an early childhood fab lab and her own consultancy. She…
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Chevron Fab STEM Fellowship Podcast #07
Abigail McCune
Chevron Fab STEM Fellowship 2025 Announcement
Abigail McCune
Grecia Bello - 2025 Chevron Fab STEM Fellows
Abigail McCune
Graziella Matarazzo – 2025 Chevron Fab STEM Fellows
Abigail McCune

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