Pitsco Education is a leading provider of K-12 STEM solutions that inspire curiosity, teach creative problem solving, and instill a lifelong passion for learning in students. Their hands-on solutions include robotics, engineering, coding, and more.
Pitsco was founded in 1971 in Pittsburg, Kansas.
The founder, Harvey Dean, originally started the company to provide vocational education resources for schools.
In the early 1980s, Pitsco expanded its product offerings to include K-12 STEM materials.
Today, Pitsco is a global provider of STEM solutions with customers in 50 countries.
VEX Robotics, founded in 2005, provides educational robotics systems for K-12 schools and competition-level robotics teams.
LEGO Education, founded in 1980, provides hands-on STEM learning solutions for K-12 students using LEGO bricks and programming tools.
STEMscopes, founded in 2006, provides digital STEM curriculum and resources for K-12 classrooms and districts.
The TETRIX Robotics product line includes building components and programming tools for students to design, build, and program robots for various challenges and competitions.
STEM Expeditions is a series of hands-on, problem-based STEM learning modules that cover topics like flight, energy, and ecosystems.
Pitsco Modules are designed to provide educators with a comprehensive curriculum package for teaching specific STEM topics like solar energy, 3D printing, and coding.
Pitsco stands for 'Pittsburg Instructional Television Supply Company', which was the company's original name when it was founded in 1971.
Pitsco Education provides solutions for K-12 education, meaning their products can be used by students as young as kindergarten age all the way up to high school seniors.
The TETRIX PRIZM Robotics Controller is a programmable robotic controller designed for use with the TETRIX Robotics system. It features built-in Bluetooth and can be programmed using traditional programming languages as well as a graphical programming interface.
Yes, Pitsco Modules are designed to provide educators with a comprehensive package that includes all necessary materials, instructions, and assessments for teaching specific STEM topics.
Yes, Pitsco Education provides training and professional development for educators on their products and teaching methods. This includes on-site training, webinars, and online resources like lesson plans and activity guides.
