Student Racing Challenge: NASCAR STEM Initiative

Not many folks know that NASCAR has been inspiring young scientists and engineers since the 1990s. The most recent evolution of the effort is the Student Racing Challenge: NASCAR STEM Initiative that in the racing worls is considered the "little league for future engineers, scientists, business, marketing and creative professionals". The project is carried out in partnership with the Ten80 Education group that promotes STEM education across the country. Check them out and make sure to stand back because these wiz kids burn rubber!

RobotWatch: Hexapod Dance Competition

The Future-ish robot watch continues. Below are videos from the 2009 and 2008 Austrian Hexapod Championships. I must admit, they do bust some pretty cute moves.