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stemsitecreator started the topic EP Core Simulator Tutorial in the forum EP Core Simulator Tutorial

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:16:21 -0500

Where can I find a link to the tutorial? 🙂

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Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:43:16 -0500

Where can I find the EP Core Tutorial?

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Sat, 09 Aug 2025 15:18:39 -0400

A Bit of Servo Learning Written by: Jeffries F. Epps, staff writer It’s STEM Saturday for the high school cohort at STEMERALD City, and today’s session pro […]

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Sun, 11 May 2025 14:36:02 -0400

Alice in (STEM) Wonderland By: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer Raeford, NC – May 10, 2025 In a tale that blends brains, beauty, and bots, Hoke County H […]

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Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:04:35 -0400

“Coding is a Piece of Cake” Written by: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer At STEMERALD City’s Saturday Academy, we believe that learning should always be m […]

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Sat, 05 Apr 2025 10:38:12 -0400

Talent is abundant. Opportunity is not. On Friday, I had the privilege of providing embedded professional development for Mrs. Graves’ CTE #Robotics class. W […]

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Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:39:37 -0400

🚀 Congratulations, William McGhee! 🚀 We are thrilled to celebrate William McGhee as the first Certified Drone Pilot of the Year for 2025! […]

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Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:14:33 -0400

Hiding the Broccoli in the Beats Written By: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer Tarboro, NC – Walk into Monika Underhill’s Audio Engineering class at Tar […]

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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:26:55 -0400

And the Beat Goes On: Integrating STEM and Audio Engineering Written By: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer Tarboro, NC – At Tarboro High School in Edgecombe County, students in Monika Underhill’s Audio Eng […]

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Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:07:26 -0500

Hoke County Robotics Team Prepares for The Game of Drones Competition Written by: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer In a recent training session, members of the Hoke County Robotics Team demonstrated their coding skills […]

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Sun, 22 Dec 2024 01:05:09 -0500

Making AI a Bit More Tangible By Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer Today, the middle school cohort took a giant leap into the world of artificial […]

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Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:11:28 -0500

It’s All by Design: Why Audio and Visual Production Are the Career Pathways Chosen by Most Students By Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer I was born in the late 60s, during a time when television went off at 2:00 a.m. In the late 70s, I remember […]

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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:14:27 -0500

Mastering the Master Skill One Saturday at a Time STEMERALD City Students Decode Success Through Coding Written by: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer […]

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Sat, 12 Oct 2024 17:51:43 -0400

From Concept to Digital to Physical: It’s Just a Normal STEM Saturday for These High Schoolers Written by: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer At STEMERALD City, […]

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Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:43:20 -0400

Proud to be a Y.E.S. Man Written By: Jeffries Epps, Staff Writer Throughout my years of working with youth, I’ve grown especially fond of mentoring programs that nurture p […]

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Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:27:13 -0400

Opportunity: “Where the Words Meet the Work” I’m thrilled and honored to be chosen to deliver the keynote speech at the FTCC Pathways to Success Men’s Lea […]

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Sun, 22 Sep 2024 14:01:28 -0400

The T in STEM is Secondary: Rethinking Technology in Education Written by: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer Over the past decade, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education has been at the […]

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Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:14:17 -0400

Elevating the High School Remote Pilot Certification Rate Written By: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer Yanceyville, NC — Bartlett Yancey High School is t […]

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Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:54:54 -0400

Fueling the Remote Pilot Pipeline Written By: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer Certifying high school students as FAA Remote Pilots is rapidly becoming a […]

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Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:47:31 -0400

🎮🚀 FTCC Cyber Basics via Video Game Design Camp Wrap Up! 🚀🎮We’re thrilled to share the highlights from our […]

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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:47:15 -0400

Strategically Plotting His Career Pathway: Jayden’s Story Written By: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer Fayetteville, NC—Jayden Scott, a rising 8th grader at L […]

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Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:16:10 -0400

🌟 Day 3 of Cyber Basics STEM Camp at FTCC 🌟 Written by: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer Today, our enthusiastic students from Luther […]

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Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:05:51 -0400

🌟 Cyber Basics STEM Camp via Video Game Development for Grades 6-12 at FTCC! 🌟 Written by: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer This is a 5-day camp at Fayetteville Technical Community College, where students from Luther Nick Jeralds […]

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Sat, 15 Jun 2024 23:22:16 -0400

“Jeffinitely a Cool Kid” By Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer STEMERALD City’s Kerrigan Lowe: From Maker to Coder Extraordinaire Kerrigan Lowe, a standout […]

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Sun, 09 Jun 2024 15:13:53 -0400

The Art of the Matter: ECU Art Student McKenzie Snipes Written by: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer Greenville, NC – East Carolina University art student McKenzie Snipes is gearing up to merge her a […]

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Thu, 23 May 2024 16:29:29 -0400

The Game of Drones 2024 Wrap UpThe Game of Drones 2024 Robotics Competition: A Spectacular Wrap-Up As the dust settles and the drones return to their […]

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Thu, 23 May 2024 12:42:51 -0400

Bullish on the Future: Career Exploration Experience at NL Dillard Middle School Unveils Pathways for Future Rockstars By: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer Students at NL Dillard Middle School in Caswell County, North Carolina, recently participated in a transformative […]

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Thu, 23 May 2024 08:59:28 -0400

A Bit of Fun with Python Programming By: Jeffries Epps, Staff Writer Students at Tarboro High School spent the semester diving into the world of physical […]

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Wed, 22 May 2024 13:01:58 -0400

Gifted: Karim McLaughlin's Journey from STEM Camps to Early College Success By: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer In the heart of Richmond County, a young […]

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Tue, 21 May 2024 20:52:12 -0400

Kristopher Terry: A Journey from Afterschool STEM Classes to a Degree in Digital Design By: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer Graduating from North Carolina […]

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Wed, 15 May 2024 14:31:42 -0400

Fayetteville State University TRIO Program Prepares Students for the Future at Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School By Jeffries F. Epps, Staff […]

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Sat, 11 May 2024 18:19:25 -0400

Cream Rises to the Top at Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School via Revolutionary STEM Program By: Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer In a groundbreaking […]

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Tue, 07 May 2024 15:55:20 -0400

It's more than judging: Another Great Game of Drones story By Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer The recent Game of Drones Robotics Competition held at NC A&T University was not just a showcase of technical […]

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Tue, 07 May 2024 12:46:29 -0400

A Union of Champions: Another Great Game of Drones Story By Jeffries F. Epps, Staff Writer The cheers echoed through the halls of NC A&T University as the […]

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Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:07:50 -0400

Judging More Than Just Performance: A Heartwarming Story from the Game of Drones 2024 Competition Byline: Jeffries F. Epps Coach Brittany Pendleton assists the Nash County team during the competition while a parent looks on. In the midst of […]

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Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:30:00 -0400

Changing the Game for Youth in Hoke County In a bold move aimed at transforming educational opportunities for youth in Hoke County, STEMERALD City CEO […]

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Sun, 28 Apr 2024 18:13:51 -0400

Jeffries Epps' Vision for Game of Drones Robotics Competition: A Revolution in Education By C. White, Contributing Writer Jeffries F. Epps, CEO of STEMERALD […]

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Sun, 28 Apr 2024 17:18:02 -0400

Sensing Talent with the Game of Drones 2024 Competition A Databot Sensor is attached to an indoor drone and used to collect environmental data during the […]

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Sat, 27 Apr 2024 22:41:07 -0400

Revolution isn’t perfect but it’s worth it!!! 🚀 Revolutionizing Robotics Competitions: Introducing The Game of Drones! 🤖 The time has come to redef […]

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Sat, 27 Apr 2024 12:01:33 -0400

The Game of Drones Robotics Competition: Robot Games for All If I’m lying I’m flying!!!! 🚁 Exciting News Alert! Today is the day for the Game of Drones […]

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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:35:20 -0400

Fostering a more Equitable way to Showcase Skills and Talent 🚁 Exciting Announcement: The Game of Drones Robotics Competition 2024 is taking innovation to ne […]

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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:14:17 -0400

The Earlier the Exposure…… Early exposure to 3D visualization can significantly increase retention in the classroom due to several key reasons: Engagement: […]

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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:18:26 -0400

Plotting their Course to Success Plotting coordinates, especially in a digital environment like Make Code, can have several benefits in terms of increasing […]

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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:37:01 -0400

The Importance of Teaching Advanced Manufacturing in Early Grades “Did you know that teaching advanced manufacturing skills in early grades can shape […]

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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:46:49 -0400

The Importance of Physical Computing Skills “Developing physical computing skills isn’t just about programming robots or building circuits—it’s about e […]

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Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:13:05 -0500

Coding and Math Collide! If I’m lying I’m flying!!! 🎮 Today we engaged our students and elevated their math skills with Microsoft Kodu Game Lab! 🚀✨ As they dove into the wo […]

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Thu, 29 Feb 2024 02:23:25 -0500

“Robotic Canine Duo Takes the Dance Floor by Storm!” 🤖🐶🕺💃 In a mesmerizing display of technology and artistry, two robotic dogs stunned audiences with their […]

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Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:08:36 -0400

We can no longer teach S.T.E.M. in isolation. The S.T.E.M. Experience integrates science, technology, engineering, and math (S.T.E.M.) into everyday learning for students. Through project-based learning […]

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Sat, 17 Jul 2021 19:05:02 -0400

Today we took our reading session with our #elementaryschool cohort to a new level. While one participant created a world in #minecraft , the other 3 decoded the game play and reduced it to a story map. Each […]