Getting Ready for the 2026-27 Season
Summer resources to prep your VEX IQ team for Level Up — the Hero Bot "Flop," the game manual and competition videos, registration details, and the new Global Robotics & Science Foundation library.
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Clarity for the 2026-27 Nebraska VEX IQ Season
For 2026-27, gainingSTEAM will sanction Nebraska's VEX IQ State Championship through VEX and the Global Robotics & Science Foundation. Here's the decision and what it means for your team.
2026 Nebraska VEX IQ State Championship - Event Day Details
Event day schedule, concessions, volunteer needs, Star Wars costume contest, and museum activities for the 2026 Nebraska VEX IQ State Championship.
2026 Nebraska VEX IQ State Championship - Judging & Engineering Notebooks
Details on digital engineering notebook submission, team interviews, the Innovate Award, and volunteer opportunities for the 2026 Nebraska VEX IQ State Championship.
2026 Nebraska VEX IQ State Championship
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Nebraska VEX IQ State Championship on February 27–28, including qualification, registration, judging, and digital notebook submission details.
Tara Petersen Awarded AFCEA STEM Teaching Tool Grant
gainingSTEAM board member Tara Petersen receives the STEM Teaching Tool Grant from the Greater Omaha Chapter of AFCEA, supporting STEM education initiatives in Nebraska classrooms.
What to Expect at the Omaha Area VEX IQ League Championship
Everything you need to know for the 2025-26 Omaha Area VEX IQ League Championship on December 15th at Mary Our Queen School, including the schedule, rankings, awards, and concessions information.
What is VEX IQ?
Discover VEX IQ—an accessible youth robotics program for grades 3–8. Learn how students build robots, code, and compete in global STEM competitions with support from gainingSTEAM.
VEX IQ Pre Season Updates: Schedule, Volunteers, and Coaching Tips
The full season calendar is live—plus referee training, volunteer opportunities, and coaching reminders to start strong
Welcome to the 2025-26 VEX IQ Season
The 2025-26 Mix & Match season is here - and your students are about to embark on their most exciting robotics challenge yet! Let's get your team competition-ready in 3 simple steps.
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Getting Ready for the 2026-27 Season
Summer resources to prep your VEX IQ team for Level Up — the Hero Bot "Flop," the game manual and competition videos, registration details, and the new Global Robotics & Science Foundation library.
Clarity for the 2026-27 Nebraska VEX IQ Season
For 2026-27, gainingSTEAM will sanction Nebraska's VEX IQ State Championship through VEX and the Global Robotics & Science Foundation. Here's the decision and what it means for your team.
2026 Nebraska VEX IQ State Championship - Event Day Details
Event day schedule, concessions, volunteer needs, Star Wars costume contest, and museum activities for the 2026 Nebraska VEX IQ State Championship.
2026 Nebraska VEX IQ State Championship - Judging & Engineering Notebooks
Details on digital engineering notebook submission, team interviews, the Innovate Award, and volunteer opportunities for the 2026 Nebraska VEX IQ State Championship.
2026 Nebraska VEX IQ State Championship
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Nebraska VEX IQ State Championship on February 27–28, including qualification, registration, judging, and digital notebook submission details.
Tara Petersen Awarded AFCEA STEM Teaching Tool Grant
gainingSTEAM board member Tara Petersen receives the STEM Teaching Tool Grant from the Greater Omaha Chapter of AFCEA, supporting STEM education initiatives in Nebraska classrooms.
What to Expect at the Omaha Area VEX IQ League Championship
Everything you need to know for the 2025-26 Omaha Area VEX IQ League Championship on December 15th at Mary Our Queen School, including the schedule, rankings, awards, and concessions information.
Judging at the Show Me Gateway VIQRC Signature Event
Brandon Petersen served as Judge Advisor at the Show Me Gateway VEX IQ Middle School Signature Event in St. Charles, Missouri in November 2025, coordinating judges for 55 teams from three countries.
Before Black Friday: A Simple Way to Help Nebraska Robotics
Planning to upgrade during Black Friday? gainingSTEAM can put your older laptops, tablets, TVs, projectors, and PA systems to work running VEX IQ tournaments across Nebraska.
VEX IQ Tournament Registration — November and December 2025
Registration availability and deadlines for three upcoming Nebraska VEX IQ tournaments in November and December 2025, including Marrs, St. Margaret Mary, and Millard North.
Head Referee Training – Early Season
Join us for Head Referee training opportunities ahead of the early season VEX IQ events. Learn rules, scoring guidance, and best practices for a smooth, student-centered tournament experience.
Nebraska V5RC Season Kickoff at UNO
The University of Nebraska Omaha's VEX U team hosts Nebraska's first regular-season High School VEX V5 Tournament, with support from gainingSTEAM.