This is where I document the projects, experiments, and rabbit holes that capture my curiosity. Some become educational programs. Others turn into software, research, electronics, model rockets, or simply an excuse to learn something new.
You’ll find technical articles, open-source software, STEM resources, engineering projects, and whatever else seems worth building or understanding. The topics may change, but the approach stays the same: ask questions, experiment, and share what is learned along the way.
Astronomy Enrichment Program
Control real telescopes. Capture real images. Explore the Cosmos. What happens when a student points a professional telescope perched on a mountaintop thousands of miles away at a galaxy, and watches the image build on their own screen in real time? Students don’t just learn about the night sky, they capture it. Using Slooh’s network … Continue reading Astronomy Enrichment Program
Rocket Engineering Enrichment Program
Launch into the exciting world of model rocketry through an engaging hands-on STEM program. Students explore Newton’s laws, aerodynamics, engineering design, and flight testing while building, launching, and refining their own rockets. Emphasizing safety, teamwork, and scientific thinking, this enrichment program transforms physics into an unforgettable experience.
The Tsiolkovsky Rocket Equation: From Conservation of Momentum to a Model Rocket
The Tsiolkovsky Rocket Equation is one of the most elegant results in classical mechanics. Despite describing everything from hobby rockets to missions leaving the Solar System, the underlying mathematics is surprisingly approachable. Starting with nothing more than conservation of momentum and a little calculus, we can derive an equation that predicts the maximum velocity change … Continue reading The Tsiolkovsky Rocket Equation: From Conservation of Momentum to a Model Rocket