Science & Technology

The Harlem Times Writer’s Workshop and Robotics/Engineering Lab (WWRL)

By: Ramona MabenTwilight Productions, Inc. © 2017   On July 17th through July 28th a new youth-oriented educational initiative was developed combining science, technology, engineering, math and journalism. This bold and innovative curriculum was established by The Harlem Times Writer’s Workshop. The workshop served to offer important technological information toward interactive skills involving communication and […]

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As The Internet of Things Grows, Security Concerns Increase

By Sydney Bush and Joshua Konadu         In late July, the New York Times published a shocking report: The “Roomba,” a robotic vacuum that collects data as it works, also maps users homes and may sell that information to companies such as Amazon, Google, and Apple. But the Roomba is only the

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In Dimension U competition, All Saints Academy students test their math skills against other students

  By Frank Misurelli | Picatinny Arsenal Public Affairs   On May 22, Picatinny Arsenal’s STEM program (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) hosted its 4th Dimension U Tournament. Sixteen 6th and 7th graders from All Saints Academy represented the U.S. Army, while students from two other schools represented the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force,

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4th Annual Junior Solar Sprint Race gets checkered flag for fun and competition

                          By Frank Misurelli | Picatinny Arsenal Public Affairs   Picatinny Arsenal’s Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Office hosted its fourth Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) competition on May 18 at the Arsenal’s recreational center, Forge Fitness. The competition is held annually with

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Full STEM ahead: Army invests in science-savvy force

Written by Devon L. Suits, Army News Service WASHINGTON (Army News Service) — Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, young Aisha Haynes had to answer the same tough question every high school student eventually has to answer: What do you want to be when you grow up? The answer arrived during a summer camp program,

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Picatinny FIRST Robotics Teams Makes It to Final Round of Competition

By Frank Misurelli Picatinny Arsenal Public Affairs Teams supported by Picatinny Arsenal ’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program competed in the annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Championship held recently in St Louis, Missouri. More than 15,000 students ranging in ages from 6-18 participated from around the world

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Tomorrow’s Engine: A Profile Story On Clayton Banks

By: Yasleen Trinidad Co founder of Silicon Harlem, Clayton Banks’ journey towards success falls on following his passion. “I believe everyone is born equal,” states Banks. With his father serving as a Marine, Banks grew up in a military base and was exposed to an in-closed world of economic and social equality where everyone on

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PICATINNY ARSENAL SYMPOSIUM AT THE LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER

By RAMONA MABEN​​​​​​TWILIGHT PRODUCTIONS, INC © 2016 The Liberty Science Center, a wonderful and enjoyable learning compound, was crowded to capacity with school groups, adults and individual families. Upon entering this massive building and the spectacular settings of the myriad of levels within its interior; one can glance in passing, the abundance of educational exhibits,

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