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02/22/2025

https://twomaverix.com/?p=32158 A supercute educational robot that can go all the way through a student's learning journey as they develop programming skills? That's the ILO robot, from Quimper, France! Founder Simon LeBerre stars in our current podcast episode.

ILO Founder Simon Le Berre showcases his new educational robot, designed to grow with students as they learn programming.

02/12/2025

https://twomaverix.com/?p=32087 Reading should be empowering--not something that students learn to hate.
Tim Limon, of Educate Aug, gets it! Here he is, starring in our current podcast episode, as we discuss the ways he uses AR, AI, and creativity to relate literacy to students' lives and their futures.

EducateAug Founder/Company Director Tim Limon empowers students through social-media content creation, XR and AI.

02/05/2025

https://twomaverix.com/?p=32057 A robotic device that empowers blind or visually-impaired users to navigate the world independently? That's Glide, created by Amos Miller. Currently waitlisting new orders and doing a "roadshow" to demonstrate how the device works, Glide ships its first models later this year. Here's Amos, starring in our recent podcast episode.

Autonomous Glide device empowers blind and low-vision users to navigate confidently, wherever they'd like to so.

01/28/2025

Saluting the crew of Challenger--and all the space innovators who have been inspired by their story.

"The crew of the space shuttle Challenger honored us by the manner in which they lived their lives. We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them, this morning, as they prepared for their journey and waved goodbye and “slipped the surly bonds of earth'' to “touch the face of God.'' - President Ronald Reagan

39 years ago, NASA Astronauts Michael J. Smith, Francis R. “Dick” Scobee, Ronald E. McNair; Ellison S. Onizuka, S. Christa McAuliffe, Gregory B. Jarvis, and Judith A. Resnik tragically lost their lives on the space shuttle Challenger when an explosion erupted 73 seconds after liftoff.

01/28/2025

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association has announced a partnership with Albertsons Companies Foundation, locally recognized as The Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions Foundation, to aid those impacted by the Eaton Fire. 🫶

The Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions Foundation will allocate $1 million in gift cards to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, which is collaborating with the Partnership for Children, Youth & Families, a network of local community organizations, and other nonprofits coordinating relief efforts.

01/22/2025

https://twomaverix.com/?p=32028 Why didn't we have cool interactive math lessons like the ones created by Finland-based Eduten, when we were in school? Here's Eduten Co-Founder/CEO Henri Muurimaa, starring in our latest podcast episode!

Top Finnish digital education platform Eduten brings a student-focused approach to math instruction around the world.

01/14/2025

Here is a resource for those affected by these horrific Caliornia wildfires, courtesy of Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation.

Huge thanks to them, for all they do, with the California STEAM Symposium AND the ways they support educators, year-round.

Resources For Those Affected By the 2025 LA County Fires Last Updated: January 13, 2025 General News and Resources 2025 California Wildfire Resources - California Department of Education 2025 Los Angeles Fires - California State Government Resources - Los Angeles County Wildfire and Windstorm Re...

01/07/2025

https://twomaverix.com/?p=31958 We love CES! It's like six rock concerts, three holiday seasons and a maker faire, all mixed in together--and today is Day One of CES 2025!

Here is Natalya Lopareva of Algorized, starring in our current podcast episode--and she'll be exhibiting her cool (and sometimes, literally life-saving) technology in the Eureka Park startup area!

Algorized CEO and Co-Founder Natalya Lopareva discusses the ways her pioneering sensor technology can save lives--and spark new ideas.

12/17/2024

https://twomaverix.com/?p=31883 How can curiosity boost the creative process? Dr. Cassini Nazir explains, as he stars in our current podcast episode!

Designer and educator Dr. Cassini Nazir discusses his research into the role of curiosity in creating experiences.

12/09/2024

https://cdefoundation.org/cde_programs/steam/ Yayyy, California STEAM Symposium has announced their first keynote speaker of 2025! And the "Hip Hop M.D.", Dr. Maynard Okereke, is going to be amazing--like the rest of this fantastic conference! Dates will be February 7-8 in San Diego, and registration is live now!

Register For The California STEAM Symposium Today! We are excited to announce our first keynote speaker for the 2025 California STEAM Symposium,

11/21/2024

https://twomaverix.com/?p=31827 How do these self-builts do it--create professional-quality floats on a shoestring budget and against a racing clock?

We can't answer that-- but in the Rose Parade are six noncommercial float builders who always seem to pull off a miracle!

Burbank Tournament of Roses are currently creating an imaginative float which incorporates a show that's going to wow New Year's Day audiences! Steve Edward and Bob Hutt of Burbank Tournament of Roses offer a closer look as they star in our current podcast episode.

Burbank Tournament of Roses Association prepares to wow crowds on New Year's day with their Rose Parade® float, "Having A-Lava Fun".

11/12/2024

A fun fundraiser for a great cause (and a knock-your-eyes-out incredible Rose Parade float, headed for Colorado and Orange Grove on New Year's Day!

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Fundraiser Burbank Tournament of Roses

How: Fundraiser Dine-In or Pick-Up
Food & Alcohol

When: Wednesday, November 13th

Time: 11:30-9:00 PM

11/11/2024

Innovation and creativity thrive where there is freedom. Thank you, to our veterans and active military service members, this Veterans Day. and every day.

11/04/2024

https://twomaverix.com/?p=31809 57 days till the Rose Parade and counting! Here are Brooke Handschin and Collin Marfia of Cal Poly Rose Float, starring in our current podcast episode as we discuss their floatbuilding experiences and Cal Poly Universities Rose Float's soon-to-be 76th parade entry, "Nessie's Lakeside Laughs".

Cal Poly Universities Rose Float, the only student-built float in Pasadena's Rose Parade®, prepares for their 76th parade entry.

10/31/2024

Bring on the LEDs and robotics!

Carving out some time for pumpkin decorating as we prepare for ! 🎃

Share your out-of-this-world space-related pumpkin carvings with us! ⤵

10/31/2024

https://twomaverix.com/?p=31800 Happy Halloween! We had the pleasure of talking with legendary haunter Shar Mayer in 2018. And the tips she shared, for effective yet professional scares, as well as Halloween makeup and effects, are every bit as timely today! Here she is, in our special-edition Halloween episode!

Legendary haunt professional Shar Mayer discusses the art of haunting and shares favorite tips for makeup and creating effective scares.

10/26/2024

https://www.lcftra.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=912715&module_id=479119 Talented indie floatbuilders La Canada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association made everyone smile this past New Year's Day, with their Rose Parade entry, "Flower Power"! (And took home the "Golden State" award!)
Would you like to come have fun with them next week, and help fund their next Rose Parade float, "Rover Rendezvous"? Ticket sales close tomorrow for their "Wine and Roses" fundraiser, happening next Saturday, November 2nd! Themed, "An InterGALActic Experience", this is going to be a blast!

10/25/2024

https://www.lvnhm.org/calendar Happy "Dino-Ween" to the talented creators/educators at Las Vegas Natural History Museum! Their STEAM-centered special family celebration starts at 10 this morning, and it's going to be a blast!

Stay up to date on activities happening at the Museum by looking at our calendar, and read descriptions of activities and save the dates for your next visit!