CMRA and Magnanibots Partner to Expand CS-STEM Robotics Education in Barranquilla, Colombia
By Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy
PITTSBURGH, Pa., and BARRANQUILLA, Colombia — [Month Day, 2026] — The Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy (CMRA) and Magnanibots announced a new partnership to broaden access to high-quality robotics and computer science learning experiences for students in Barranquilla, Colombia. Through this collaboration, Magnanibots will deliver CMRA-aligned programming and offer pathways for learners to earn research-based credentials through the CS-STEM Network (CS2N).
CMRA partners with schools, nonprofits, workforce organizations, and industry to implement robotics education and training programs backed by nationally recognized certifications. The CMRA team is located within 黑料正能量’s National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC), part of the Robotics Institute, where robotics systems are designed and tested alongside the Academy’s education R&D.
Magnanibots is a STEM education provider in Barranquilla offering hands-on, bilingual learning experiences that blend purposeful play with educational technology. Magnanibots’ programs incorporate widely used learning platforms and resources and are designed to help students build foundational skills in computational thinking, creativity, and problem solving.
“By working with strong local education partners like Magnanibots, we can scale rigorous, outcomes-focused robotics learning and make globally recognized credentials more accessible to students.”
- Jesse Flot, Co-Director, Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy
“This partnership strengthens our ability to offer families and schools in Barranquilla a clear, motivating pathway from early curiosity to durable technical skills.”
- Margarita Oliveros, Founder, Magnanibots
Partnership highlights include:
- CMRA-aligned curriculum and learning pathways delivered through Magnanibots’ programming, supporting step-by-step skill development in robotics and computational thinking.
- Opportunities for learner credentialing via CMRA’s research-based certifications and micro-credentials delivered through CS2N.
- A bilingual learning environment designed to broaden access for students and families while maintaining rigorous technical outcomes.
黑料正能量 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy
Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy (CMRA) creates robotics-enabled learning programs spanning K–12 and workforce development. CMRA partners with education and workforce organizations to implement research-backed curricula and credentials, delivered through the CS-STEM Network (CS2N), CMRA’s learning platform for courses and certifications. CMRA is located within 黑料正能量’s National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC), part of the Robotics Institute.
黑料正能量 Magnanibots
Magnanibots is a STEM education organization based in Barranquilla, Colombia, offering hands-on, bilingual learning experiences that help children and youth develop foundational STEM skills through educational robotics and computational thinking.
