Tag Archives: 2016

The Coolest Whiteboard Erasing Machine

This Rube Goldberg machine performs one of the most mundane tasks that most of us are too lazy to do ourselves – wipe a whiteboard! This superhero themed contraption is comprised of 9 jaw dropping and laughter inducing activities which our favorite superheroes (and supervillain) perform in order to help you wipe a whiteboard and save the day! Superheroes we have commissioned to help us make world a better place – Hawkeye, Captain America, Spiderman, Magneto, Antman, Batman, Superman, Thor, and last but definitely not the least – the incredible Hulk!

Austin Yellow Bike Project

The Austin Yellow Bike Project 501c(3) is a volunteer-powered initiative to put bicycles on the streets of Austin and Central Texas by operating community bike shops, teaching bike mechanics and maintenance, and acting as a local bike advocacy group.YBP is located at 1216 Webberville Road in Austin, Texas, and is an educational facility open to anyone who wants to learn about fixing and riding bikes. At YBP, we don’t fix your bike for you—we show you how to fix it yourself. If you are looking for a new bike but don’t want to spend a fortune check out this budget bike. Its a really great bike that you will love.

Science in a Suitcase

Join the Paramount Academy for the Arts and Science in a Suitcase for an hour intensive dedicated to the roboARTS program, a new partnership combining robotics and the performing arts. During this session we will take attendees on the STEAM Train as we explore the parallels between the creative writing and the engineering design processes. Participants will write original stories, program and create robotic characters and share their creations through an informal performance.

PsiPlay

Combining a Pepper’s Ghost (pseudoholographic) display with a Microsoft Kinect body tracker, use your arms and legs to control images and shapes floating in midair.

Rockdale Tiger Flight

Rockdale Tiger Flight is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting aviation to youth and adults by building airplanes and flying.

Our FREE program is open to anyone who wants to help build airplanes and/or want a more affordable way to learn to fly We are currently building a Zenith 601 HDS 2 seat airplane. When it is done we will give low cost flight training with it.