IT-oLogy

06/12/2026

Though IT-oLogy’s work is coming to an end, the importance of investing in young people and strengthening a diverse workforce remains as vital as ever. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who walked alongside us in this journey and helped make our mission possible.

06/11/2026

After much reflection, we share that IT-oLogy will be shutting down its operations on June 30, 2026. While this marks the close of an important chapter, we are proud of the impact made and the countless lives touched through our mission.

06/10/2026

One of our greatest beliefs has always been that the future of technology begins with today’s learners. Through hands-on programs, classroom support, and workforce development efforts, IT-oLogy has worked to train and inspire the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders.

06/09/2026

For over 15 years, IT-oLogy has been honored to serve the community by connecting education, industry, and opportunity. We are deeply grateful for the partners, educators, volunteers, students, and supporters who helped us build a stronger technology pipeline for South Carolina.

06/08/2026

What if robots could turn stone into storytelling?

This incredible robot uses precision tools to etch detailed designs into marble, transforming solid rock into intricate works of art. With careful programming and advanced motion control, it can carve patterns and images that would take humans days, or even weeks, to complete by hand.

It is a blend of creativity and engineering, where robotics meets artistry in a truly unexpected way. See www.youtube.com/watch?v=khNXWahOa1Y&t=63s for more.

While it might seem like something out of a futuristic workshop, this technology is already changing how we think about design, manufacturing, and even art itself.

In the Wacky World of Robots, even stone is no match for innovation.

06/08/2026

Ready for Adult Summer School?

Apply for a free Google Career Certificate Scholarship to get flexible, online training for jobs in cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing & e-commerce, IT support, project management and user experience (UX) design—no college degree or relevant experience required.

Sign-up today: www.it-ology.org/get-connected/it-certification-courses/it-ology-google-learning-program/

06/05/2026

Scientists may have just cracked the code on the ultimate robot design… and it comes with 20 legs.

Meet the latest multi-legged robot that can climb walls, navigate trees, and tackle complex terrain with surprising agility. Inspired by nature, researchers discovered that increasing the number of legs actually improves stability, grip, and movement across uneven environments.

This “wacky” design might look unusual, but it could play a serious role in the future of search-and-rescue missions, environmental monitoring, and exploration in places humans can’t easily reach.

See this article for more information and to watch the robot in action:
www.livescience.com/technology/robotics/scientists-found-the-optimal-robot-body-and-it-has-20-legs-watch-it-scale-walls-and-move-through-trees

Stay tuned for more in our Wacky World of Robots series, where innovation gets a little weird.

06/03/2026

05/31/2026