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Miyoko and Ginny: How Playgrounds Can Spark the Next Generation of Engineers
The story follows Miyoko, an eight-year-old with a curious mind who loves to understand how things work. Her best friend? Ingenuity, affectionately called Ginny—a robot who’s always ready to lend a mechanical hand. Together, they explore the playground in ways that spark Miyoko’s fascination with engineering and problem-solving.
Carlotta A. Berry, PhD
Feb 132 min read


Follow Raheem and Astro on their problem solving journey
How can I fix Astro? is the story of Raheem, a young Black boy who loves going to school, learning, and fixing things. His favorite activity is playing with the class robot, Astro. He uses Astro to learn all about STEM including how to build robots, program the brain, and use sensors to help robots see the world. One day Astro is not working properly, it can’t follow lines or track the flashlight. Raheem is on a mission to figure out what is wrong with Astro. Along with his f
Carlotta A. Berry, PhD
Feb 52 min read


Robot Explorations: Where Curiosity Meets Creativity in STEAM
What’s the matter with Orbit? is the story of Rashida, a young Black girl, and her robot, Orbit. She played with Orbit every day. One morning she noticed that Orbit was not acting the same. Its songs dragged, its lights were dimmer, and its color selection code made mistakes. Rashida was determined to figure out, What’s the Matter with Orbit?
Carlotta A. Berry, PhD
Feb 52 min read
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