Robotics educational programs can demonstrate that young children are able to develop the skills and capacity to problem solve using programming languages and the fundamentals of computational science. Educational robotics can provide a means for “leveling” the playing field in early STEM education that is both engaging and meaningful for diverse children with varying experiences, resources and backgrounds. Educational robotics provides a variety of learning opportunities and experiences in STEM and increases children’s confidence in their abilities to apply computational skills and participate in a rapidly changing technological world. Early exposure to STEM activities such as this robotics workshop allow students from underserved neighborhoods to develop critical thinking skills this was made possible through the partnerships with Congressman Ritchie Torres, NYS Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Mr. Alexandrae Wint and Northeast Bronx YMCA.
