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Chevron Fab STEM Fellowship Podcast #08

OUR HOST: Ann Marie Macara Dr. Ann Marie Macara attended the University of Toronto, Canada, earning an Honors BSc in Animal Physiology with a minor in Visual Studies. She then pursued graduate school at the University of Michigan, US. After getting her Ph.D. in neuroscience, She decided to leave academia to pursue my dreams of … Read More "Chevron Fab STEM Fellowship Podcast #08"
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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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Amany Ayman
I am a dedicated STEM education specialist in Fab Lab Egypt, with a passion for delivering innovative and engaging learning experiences. As a certified Fab Academy graduate, I have a strong foundation in digital fabrication, CAD design, electronics, and programming.…
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