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Robotics & STEM education, explained
Guides for parents, students, and mentors on FIRST Robotics Competition, STEM camps, and what it's like building a team from scratch.
July 22, 2026
Global STEM Outreach: Bringing Robotics Workshops to Hyderabad, India
How Blast Robotics students brought basic robotics and electronics workshops to rural girls' middle schools in Hyderabad, India — and why it matters for FRC teams.
June 9, 2026
How to Become an FRC Mentor or Volunteer in Pennsylvania
What FRC mentors actually do, what skills are needed (hint: not just engineering), and how to start volunteering with a Pennsylvania robotics team like Team 10989.
May 12, 2026
Why STEM Education Matters: The Case for Robotics in Youth Development
The evidence-backed case for robotics-based STEM education — what it teaches beyond engineering, and why programs like FRC build durable skills.
April 20, 2026
From Rookie to Rising All-Star: Team 10989's First Season
How Blast Robotics went from a May 2025 founding to winning the Rookie All-Star and Rising All-Star awards in its first FIRST Robotics Competition season.
February 18, 2026
Best STEM Summer Camps Near Berwyn & the Mainline, PA
A guide to what to look for in a STEM or robotics summer camp near Berwyn, PA, including what Blast Camp offers students in grades 4-9.
January 14, 2026
What Is FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)? A Parent's Guide
A plain-English explainer for parents on what FIRST Robotics Competition is, what it costs, what students actually do, and how to find a team near you.
