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Science on Patrol program

The Albany Police Athletic League made a visit to students at Albany's Hackett Junior High School. They're hosting an after school program called Science on Patrol to teach kids about forensic science and crime scene investigations.

Science on Patrol program

05/15/2012 07:17 PM

FIRST Robotics Championship crowned

The NBA playoffs may just have gotten underway, but a competition of a different kind comes to a close. Our Shazia Khan has more from the FIRST Robotics Championship.

FIRST Robotics Championship crowned

04/29/2012 11:24 AM

Second day of FIRST Robotics Championship

Saturday was day two of the FIRST Robotics Championship in St. Louis, where students from New York and beyond continue to play ball with their mechanical creations. But as our Shazia Khan explains, robots are just part of the equation.

Second day of FIRST Robotics Championship

04/28/2012 04:49 PM

Students competing in national robotics competition

Students from New York and beyond met in St. Louis for a varsity sport of the mind. Our Shazia Khan has more from the FIRST Robotics Championship.

Students competing in national robotics competition

04/27/2012 04:37 PM

Healthy Living: C. Diff.

"It's tragic." For months John Gerace has been waiting for answers, “She should still be with us."

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Healthy Living: </em></span> C. Diff.

09/17/2011 07:33 PM

Children tour Time Warner Cable's media offices

Some local kids got a little education during summer break. Children from the Colonie Youth Center were invited to tour Time Warner Cable's media offices in Latham.

Children tour Time Warner Cable's media offices

07/27/2011 04:25 PM

Summer program for kids in Ballston Spa

Kids in Ballston Spa will soon have the chance to build their very own robot and learn about careers in engineering. This is thanks to a new summer program offered by the Ballston Spa School District.

Summer program for kids in Ballston Spa

Updated 07/19/2011 04:59 PM

Connect a Million Minds: Battle of the bots

It's a battle of the bots this weekend in St. Louis. Kids from around New York State and around the nation are competing for the top title in machine making. Our Tara Lynn Wagner has more.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Connect a Million Minds:</em></span> Battle of the bots

04/29/2011 02:34 PM

Connect a Million Minds: The new cool

This is the pit at a recent First tournament in San Diego and it's here that Amir Abo-Shaeer and his 32 member team spend countless hours tinkering, tweaking and re-programming their sleek, sophisticated robot. That bot may be the focus at the competition but it's not the focus of the former engineer's program -- the Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy, which he designed to serve one purpose.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Connect a Million Minds:</em></span> The new cool

Updated 04/23/2011 01:53 PM

Tech Beat: High-tech brain exhibit

The American Museum of Natural History has a high-tech exhibit that challenges visitors to use their brains in order to learn about the workings of the brain. Technology reporter Adam Balkin filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tech Beat:</em></span> High-tech brain exhibit

Updated 01/29/2011 05:00 AM

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