Captain Atom: “I got this.” China Spring Robotics: “No, you don’t."
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on December 30, 2025 at 01:00 PM
Follow along as Captain Atom learns, experiments, and discovers new things that get him ready for the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center debut in winter 2026!
The China Spring Robotics class shows Captain Atom how it's done!
Captain Atom visits the Mayborn Museum
Waco loves learning, and so do we! Captain Atom spent the day exploring the Mayborn Museum, another stop in the learning series!
Captain Atom Learns to Mix Music
STEAM isn’t just science. It’s music, art, and fun! Watch Captain Atom remix his way to discovery as he gets ready for the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center debut! Special thanks to Damon Crump and Jackalope Entertainment for letting us take over their studio!
Captain Atom Learns to Cook
Are they cooked? Come with Captain Atom as he learns to cook with Chef Rachel. The new Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center will feature a state-of-the-art Teaching Kitchen, where science, creativity, and healthy living come together through hands-on cooking experiences for all ages!
Captain Atom Visits the Liquid Lab
Captain Atom visits the Dr Pepper Museum for a big dose of curiosity. Check out the Dr Pepper Museum's Liquid Lab with Captain Atom and explore the science of soda. There’s always something exciting fizzing up in the lab.
Captain Atom Comes to Life
Captain Atom, our Waco STEAMbot is more than just a character — he’s the spirited guide and mentor of Waco’s STEAM Center, embodying curiosity, exploration, and innovation. With one foot in science and the other in imagination, Captain Atom's mission is to ignite a love of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in learners of all ages.
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About the STEAM Center
The grand opening for the STEAM Center is scheduled for winter 2026. Once complete, the new facility will provide a transformative community space where people of all ages can explore science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math through hands-on experiences. With support from local partners, the STEAM Center will offer the most up-to-date curriculum and expert instruction to drive innovation, education, and opportunity for everyone.
This $13.7 million project is more than a renovation — it's an investment in Waco's future. Plans are in the works include:
- Robotics lab for hands-on exploration of engineering and coding.
- Teaching kitchen to support culinary learning and entrepreneurship.
- Recording studio for music production and media creation.
- Immersive lab that offers experiential learning opportunities.
- Flexible classrooms, a computer lab, and a demonstration space to host workshops, community discussions, and more.
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