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The College of Engineering and Computer Science at ×î´ó×ÊÔ´²É¼¯Íø recently welcomed 40 K–5 students from for a hands-on day of STEM exploration and robotics discovery.

Led by Hari Kalva, Ph.D. , and students from the FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science, the visit served as a special extension of the , an NSF-funded informal learning program that introduces children to microchips, sensors, and coding through gardening and plant sensor projects. The initiative helps participants connect foundational concepts to real-world engineering applications.

During their visit, students explored how these ideas scale into applications across robotics, fabrication, and intelligent systems.

One stop on the tour included the FAU Fab Lab , a hands-on makerspace within the College of Engineering and Computer Science that supports design, prototyping, and innovation across disciplines.

Students also participated in an interactive robotics demonstration led by graduate students from the Multimedia Systems Lab (M Lab) . During the session, they assisted in coding a robot dog and observed real-time robotic control and interaction systems developed within the lab.

The experience provided students with an early look at how engineering and computer science can shape future academic and career pathways.

By welcoming young learners into its laboratories and collaborative spaces, the College continues to expand STEM outreach opportunities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and early engagement in engineering and technology.