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.
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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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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.
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.
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.
VEX Robotics Judge Advisor Resources
A complete guide to VEX Robotics Judge Advisor resources - from certification and training to event-day best practices - to help ensure consistent, fair, and inspiring judging experiences at every tournament.
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.
Welcome to the gainingSTEAM Blog
We're excited to launch our blog where we'll share stories about our STEAM education initiatives, student achievements, and community impact.