https://piedmontmakers.org/blog News, project recaps, and updates from Piedmont Makers — a 501(‌c)(3) supporting STEAM education and maker culture across the East Bay. en-us https://piedmontmakers.org/blog/2026-04-21-highlander-robotics-april-update https://piedmontmakers.org/blog/2026-04-21-highlander-robotics-april-update Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Team 8033 attended the first-ever Nor Cal District Championship. They won the Impact Award at the San Francisco District tournament, narrowly missed Worlds, and shipped a long list of outreach wins. https://piedmontmakers.org/blog/2026-04-20-ftc-registration-open https://piedmontmakers.org/blog/2026-04-20-ftc-registration-open Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Registration is open for the Piedmont Makers FIRST Tech Challenge fall season — grades 7–12, August through February. https://piedmontmakers.org/blog/2026-04-20-advanced-robotics-open-house https://piedmontmakers.org/blog/2026-04-20-advanced-robotics-open-house Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Secondary students and their families are invited to an informational gathering on May 17 to explore opportunities for the upcoming robotics season. https://piedmontmakers.org/blog/2026-03-19-first-and-lego-update https://piedmontmakers.org/blog/2026-03-19-first-and-lego-update Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT FIRST and LEGO Education are ending their nearly three-decade partnership after the 2026–2027 season. Here's what that means for our LEGO League programs.