Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy

09/03/2026

Plant Bot, a story from our partner in Colombia. During a lesson on finding bugs, an eight-year-old imagined a robot to spot el picudo del algodonero, the boll weevil that attacks cotton on the Caribbean coast.

"It reflects what we see across our students in the CMRA SPIKE programs. They connect the lessons to the world they know." ---Margarita Oliveros,

https://www.cmu.edu/roboticsacademy/news/cmra-news-2026/magnanibots_plantbot.html

06/29/2026

🚀 Ready to Bring Robotics to Life in Your Classroom?
Join Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy’s **VEX IQ Onsite Training** and gain the skills to teach coding, computational thinking, and STEM with confidence.
🤖 **What You’ll Get:**
✔️ 5 days of hands-on, in-person training
✔️ Learn VEX IQ robotics + VEXcode Blocks (Scratch-based)
✔️ Research-backed curriculum & classroom strategies
✔️ 36 hours of professional development + certificate
✔️ Opportunity to become a **CMRA Certified Educator**
Whether you’re new to programming or looking to level up your robotics teaching, this immersive experience equips you with everything you need to succeed.
📍 Train with world leaders in robotics education in Pittsburgh
💡 No equipment required—everything is provided!
👉 Let us know you're interested! https://www.cmu.edu/roboticsacademy/Training/Onsite/VEXIQ-onsite-training.html

Certified in-person Teacher Training for VEX IQ Gen 2. Register for Onsite Professional Development to learn how to teach computational thinking, coding, and STEM using the VEX IQ Robotics platform!

06/25/2026

Get a free robot when you register for training, and learn to teach Robotics Technician Skills with the Arduino!

Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy is offering a **hands-on Arduino + Parallax Shieldbot training** for educators of all levels!
✨ Build and program real robots
✨ Learn coding, sensors, and AI vision basics
✨ Walk away with a FREE robot + classroom-ready curriculum
No experience needed—just curiosity and a passion for STEM!
📍 In-person at CMU in Pittsburgh
📅 5-day immersive experience
Spots fill fast—don’t miss out!
👉 https://www.cmu.edu/roboticsacademy/Training/Onsite/parallax-onsite-training.html

06/25/2026

Join the **VEX V5 Onsite Training** at Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Academy and gain the skills to bring cutting-edge STEM education into your classroom.
✔ Hands-on, immersive training with VEX V5 robotics
✔ Learn programming, troubleshooting, and real classroom strategies
✔ Earn professional development credits & certification
✔ Train at CMU’s National Robotics Engineering Center (Pittsburgh, PA)
In just 4.5 days, you’ll build the confidence to lead engaging, project-based robotics learning experiences.
🔗 Learn more & register: https://www.cmu.edu/roboticsacademy/Training/Onsite/VEX-V5-onsite-training.html

Certified in-person Teacher Training for VEX V5. Register for Onsite Professional Development to learn how to teach computational thinking, coding, and STEM using the VEX V5 and VEX EXP Robotics platforms!

04/07/2026

Join the **VEX V5 Onsite Training** at Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Academy and gain the skills to bring cutting-edge STEM education into your classroom.

✔ Hands-on, immersive training with VEX V5 robotics
✔ Learn programming, troubleshooting, and real classroom strategies
✔ Earn professional development credits & certification
✔ Train at CMU’s National Robotics Engineering Center (Pittsburgh, PA)

In just 4.5 days, you’ll build the confidence to lead engaging, project-based robotics learning experiences.

🔗 Learn more & register: https://www.cmu.edu/roboticsacademy/Training/Onsite/VEX-V5-onsite-training.html

04/07/2026

🤖 Ready to bring robotics into your classroom?

Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy is offering a **hands-on Arduino + Parallax Shieldbot training** for educators of all levels!

✨ Build and program real robots
✨ Learn coding, sensors, and AI vision basics
✨ Walk away with a FREE robot + classroom-ready curriculum

No experience needed—just curiosity and a passion for STEM!

📍 In-person at CMU in Pittsburgh
📅 5-day immersive experience

Spots fill fast—don’t miss out!
👉 https://www.cmu.edu/roboticsacademy/Training/Onsite/parallax-onsite-training.html

04/07/2026

🚀 Ready to Bring Robotics to Life in Your Classroom?

Join Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy’s **VEX IQ Onsite Training** and gain the skills to teach coding, computational thinking, and STEM with confidence.

🤖 **What You’ll Get:**
✔️ 5 days of hands-on, in-person training
✔️ Learn VEX IQ robotics + VEXcode Blocks (Scratch-based)
✔️ Research-backed curriculum & classroom strategies
✔️ 36 hours of professional development + certificate
✔️ Opportunity to become a **CMRA Certified Educator**

Whether you’re new to programming or looking to level up your robotics teaching, this immersive experience equips you with everything you need to succeed.

📍 Train with world leaders in robotics education in Pittsburgh
💡 No equipment required—everything is provided!

👉 Let us know you're interested! https://www.cmu.edu/roboticsacademy/Training/Onsite/VEXIQ-onsite-training.html

04/06/2026

Join the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy for an immersive, onsite training experience in AI and robotics using the NVIDIA Jetson Nano and JetBot.

Designed for educators:
Learn AI, machine learning, and robotics fundamentals
Build real-world skills with hands-on robot programming
Get classroom-ready curriculum and teaching strategies

36 hours of professional development
Certificate from Carnegie Mellon
No hardware purchase required

Held at the National Robotics Engineering Center in Pittsburgh
Tentative 2026 session: June 23–26

Let us know you're interested!

In-person Teacher Training for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics with the Jetson Nano and JetBot. Learn how to teach Artificial Intelligence in a robotics context using the NVIDIA Jetson Nano and JetBot platform.

02/06/2026

Carnegie Mellon University’s leadership in AI and learning science is reflected in a wide range of initiatives.

01/06/2026

STEM teachers and educators, we invite you to join our LEGO SPIKE Prime Online Training!

- Hands-On Learning: Dive into the world of robotics with practical, engaging lessons.
- Classroom-Ready: Learn how to seamlessly integrate SPIKE Prime into your STEM curriculum.
- Flexible Schedule: Access recorded training materials anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of CMRA's educators and community.
- Continuing Education: 36 ACT 48 credits for Pennsylvania teachers, opportunity to earn a Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Certification stating 36 hours of professional development.

https://bit.ly/483vD20