C-STEM in the News

The UC Davis C-STEM Center has received a grant of $300,000 from the National Science Foundation to study collaborative mathematics learning with robots. This two-year project aims to transform math education by integrating computer programming, robotics, and handheld computing into middle and high school math classrooms.
Capital Public Radio News Story

ABC Channel 7 shows the robotics research work conducted by Professor Harry H. Cheng, Director of the C-STEM Center, and his research group. It reports that “robots that change shape and adapt their functions are not just science fiction.”

The University of California, Davis announces C-STEM Day on Saturday, April 30, 2011, held at Bainer and Kemper halls on the university campus. Hosted by the UC Davis Center for Integrated Computing and STEM Education (C-STEM) and College of Engineering, the event will provide an overview of the challenges of teaching STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, math) to K-12 students, offer insight into successful approaches to STEM instruction, and provide an opportunity for local K-12 educators to share their needs for instructional support and successful experiences.

UC Davis press release
Davis Enterprise news article
Sacramento Bee news article

iMobot, an intelligent modular robot, invented by Professor Harry H. Cheng, Director of the C-STEM Center, and his graduate student Graham Ryland, is headed for commercial development with the help of a grant from the National Science Foundation.

UC Davis news article
Davis Enterprise news article
Engadget news item
CNET news item
IEEE Spectrum news item
The California Aggie