STEM Bridge Pathways

Formerly Barrier-Free Robotics & STEM

STEM Bridge Pathways expands access to robotics and STEM education through hands-on learning, mentorship, workshops, camps, and community collaboration. The program helps students and families explore pathways into programs such as FIRST LEGO League (FLL) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC).

Participants develop foundational skills in engineering, programming, and robotics while gaining confidence, mentorship, and connections within the STEM community.

Built as a community-powered initiative, STEM Bridge Pathways brings together volunteers, mentors, shared resources, and robotics teams to support accessible, collaborative STEM learning opportunities.

FIRST Robotics Learning Path

FIRST Tech Challenge Team Launch Support

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Helping new and developing robotics teams build foundational skills, connect with mentors, and prepare for competition.

Open to students in Grade 6 and above. Programs may include:

FTC Hands-on Jumpstart | Mastering the fundamentals of competition | Register Now
FTC Hands-on Bootcamps | Design Robots with Innovative Thinking | Register Now
Rookie Team Mentorship | Guidance and support for new FTC teams throughout the season | Get Support
CAD & Programming Workshops | Develop design, coding, and technical problem-solving skills | Coming Soon
BuildSpace Access | Shared tools, workspace, equipment, and outreach space | Reserve Now
Outreach Support | Access more outreach opportunities | Get Access

🔥 PySTEM MiniBot: AI Robotics Workshop 🔥

PySTEM MiniBot AI Robotics WorkshopPySTEM MiniBot now supports voice control and interactive sensor-based behaviors, allowing students to explore AI through hands-on robotics. Students can also train their own neural networks to recognize custom voice commands.

Students can learn:

Python programming
Line following & obstacle navigation
Voice-controlled robotics
Sensors & electronics
Neural network training for custom voice commands

Designed for beginners, MiniBot combines robotics, programming, sensors, and AI into an accessible hands-on learning platform. Students build real-world engineering, robotics, and AI skills through interactive projects and experimentation.