iHub and Intersect Offer Family Robotics Nights in Norfolk
Coming Fall 2026
Northeast Community College's iHub is the Norfolk area fabrication lab, workforce development training lab, and youth STEM center where imagination, design, and creativity take place. This will include wood and metal shops, a robotics and automation lab and multiple collaboration spaces for project planning and construction. It will be available via membership to the community and to area employers for workforce training.
The iHub is intended for creation, ideation, and to promote elevation for our area. This collaborative and inclusive environment will give individuals the opportunity to explore, experiment, and create using cutting-edge tools and technologies.
All users of the space will undergo orientation and be trained appropriately on equipment.
Upcoming Events
A Micro:bit Adventure for for 4th – 8th grade Youth in Norfolk!
April 24th, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Madison County Extension Office
1305 S 13th Street Norfolk, NE 68701
Hosted in conjunction with UNL School of Computing and Nebraska Extension.
Join us for a hands-on tech adventure where you’ll learn, create, and explore with BBC micro:bit a tiny, powerful computer you can hold in your hand!
We’ll start with a quick introduction to micro:bit basics and wireless radio signals, then we will delve into fun activities with Block Coding.
Lunch provided — fuel up for the big finale!
Put your new skills to the test in an exciting wireless treasure hunt! Use your micro:bit to track hidden “treasures” by following real radio signal clues.
Whether you’re a first-time coder or a budding engineer, you’ll have fun building, sharing, and solving challenges all while learning real tech skills you can use again and again. Come join us!
Register - Registration limited to 15 students
