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MALVERN, PA — BLAST Robotics, a youth robotics program operated by Keystone STEM Alliance Inc., is exploring potential partnerships with Penn State Great Valley that could expand student access to …
BLAST Robotics Explores Partnership Opportunities With Penn State Great Valley Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — BLAST Robotics students spent two days inspiring curiosity, showcasing innovation, and connecting with future STEM leaders as the team welcomed hundreds of visitors to its exhibit …
BLAST Robotics Inspires Hundreds of Future Innovators at STEMFest 2026 Read More
WORCESTER, PA — Pennsylvania officials are expanding efforts to connect students with disabilities to agriculture careers through accessible hands-on training programs designed to prepare the next generation of workers for …
Accessible Farm Training Opens New Career Paths for Students Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education recently launched the fiscal year 2026 competition for its Comprehensive Centers Program, restructuring the federal technical-assistance initiative around state-directed education priorities as …
Education Department Reshapes Grant Program Around State Control Read More
PAOLI, PA — Students from BLAST Robotics participated in an 85th anniversary celebration hosted by the Paoli–Berwyn–Malvern Lions Club in Paoli, highlighting a broader effort by organizers to combine STEM …
Beyond Robots: Local Students Discover a Bigger Mission Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Helicopters will roar overhead, drones will buzz through the air, and young engineers will test homemade gliders and lunar landers as STEMFest lands in Chester County …
West Chester STEMFest Lets Kids Build Rockets, Meet Pilots, and Explore Flight Read More
PAOLI, PA — Students from Keystone STEM Alliance’s BLAST Robotics team presented their work, recent achievements, and future plans to the Upper Main Line Rotary Club on Wednesday, April 22, …
Local Students Turn Robotics Wins Into Big Global Ambitions Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Blast Robotics, a Berwyn-based student robotics team, continued its breakout rookie season by earning the Rising All-Star Award at the FIRST Mid-Atlantic District Philadelphia Event, highlighting the …
Blast Robotics Earns Rising All-Star Award at Philadelphia Event Read More
ATGLEN, PA — Octorara Area School District is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of its students at the recent STEM Design Challenge hosted by the Chester County Intermediate Unit.
Octorara Students Claim Four Top Spots and Two Honorable Mentions at Regional STEM Design Challenge Read More
BERWYN, PA — A fast-growing student robotics team turned its first competitive season into a major success, as Blast Robotics captured the Rookie All-Star Award at the FIRST Mid-Atlantic Centennial …
Blast Robotics Wins Rookie All-Star Award in Breakout First Season Read More