I am not, and probably never will be, a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) person, as I lean more toward the arts and humanities. However, I will always appreciate the breakthroughs and innovations made in this field, as they have profoundly affected our lives, whether or not we fully understand them. Over the years, there has also been a push to get kids, especially girls, interested in STEM-related courses and projects.
If you’re an adult who loves STEM, or a parent wanting to spark a child’s interest in any of these fields, the new LEGO® Ideas collectible display is for you. Called The Evolution of STEM, it showcases some of the most historic innovations in science through mini-builds displayed on an open book buildable base. As you create these builds and display them later, you’ll be reminded of important milestones in scientific and human history.
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This collectible for adults features several mini-builds that celebrate innovation. You get to build an early car, the earliest version of a home computer, and the NASA Voyager Probe with the Golden Record, among others. There are also interactive elements, like a 3D replica of a carbon atom that floats upwards and a DNA strand that rotates just by turning a dial. Plus, there’s a Morse code message hidden within the builds. Some of the mini-builds you can create include Newton’s apple tree, Carver’s plant bed, a space shuttle, and a robotic arm.
You also get three LEGO® minifigures of some of the most famous scientists: Marie Curie (mother of modern physics), Sir Isaac Newton (leader of the Scientific Revolution), and George Washington Carver (agricultural science pioneer). It would have been nice to see even more scientific heroes as minifigs to honor the STEM trailblazers of our day. Still, there’s plenty to enjoy in finishing this collectible display build, especially if you’re a science and history geek.
As with many wonderful builds like this, it started as a winning entry in a LEGO® contest, where people were asked to submit ideas for celebrating the wonder of STEM. ZeusBricks created “Knowledge is Power,” and from there, the LEGO® team added more details and refined the elements. It’s always inspiring to see how collaboration between fans and designers can bring such creative concepts to life. With each new set, LEGO® continues to prove that learning and play can go hand in hand, sparking curiosity and imagination in builders of all ages. Here’s hoping for more fun and educational builds like this in the future!
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