Qweebi: Transforming STEM Education with a Virtual Makerspace
Post by Claire Meschkat
March 25, 2025
In the world of STEM education, hands-on learning is essential—but it’s also one of the biggest challenges for teachers. Between expensive materials, limited class time, and logistical headaches, running engaging STEM projects in the classroom can be overwhelming. Enter Qweebi, an innovative startup that’s revolutionizing how STEM is taught through a virtual makerspace. Read more below or dive in with their free roller coaster STEM project!
What is Qweebi?
Qweebi is a company on a mission to make hands-on STEM education more accessible and engaging for students around the world. The founders, coming from backgrounds in computer graphics and technology, were fascinated by the challenges STEM teachers face and wanted to find a way to help. Their research—interviewing over 400 STEM educators—revealed three major roadblocks:
Supplies are expensive – Hands-on projects require a lot of materials that quickly add up in cost.
Limited class time – Teachers struggle to fit meaningful, hands-on STEM projects into short class periods.
Logistical difficulties – Storage, setup, cleanup, and safety concerns make STEM projects a challenge to run smoothly.
With these challenges in mind, Qweebi developed an interactive 3D sandbox environment that lets students design, test, and iterate on STEM projects—without needing physical materials!
How Qweebi Works
Qweebi offers an online makerspace where students can build and experiment with STEM projects in a real-world physics environment. The platform eliminates the need for expensive supplies and logistical struggles while still allowing students to engage in critical problem-solving and engineering design.
Here’s how Qweebi helps teachers:
Library of ready-to-go STEM projects: Pre-built lesson plans, teacher guides, and student handouts save teachers valuable prep time.
Virtual Makerspace – Students build and test projects in an interactive, physics-based simulation.
Teacher Dashboard – Educators can track progress, assess learning outcomes, and provide feedback.
Claire’s Classroom Experience with Qweebi
I had the opportunity to implement Qweebi in my classroom and was blown away by the results.
💡 No setup, no cleanup, just pure learning – Normally, hands-on STEM projects require setup time and leave behind a mess. With Qweebi, students could jump straight into building and problem-solving.
💡 Increased student engagement – Instead of struggling with messy materials, students focused on iterating their designs and improving their projects. I even had students begging to work on their projects at home!
💡 Authentic engineering experiences – Students engaged with engineering concepts in a way that mirrors real-world design and prototyping, bridging the gap between classroom learning and actual engineering careers.
💡 Iterate, iterate, iterate! – Unlike physical projects that can be difficult to modify, Qweebi allowed students to rapidly test and refine their designs, reinforcing the engineering design process in a powerful way.
Qweebi is a virtual makerspace platform that enhances STEM learning.
The Future of STEM Learning with Qweebi
To make the most of Qweebi, we are excited about pairing hands-on STEM projects with the virtual makerspace to create a full-cycle learning experience. First, students engage in physical, hands-on activities using tangible materials like cardboard, motors, and circuits to build and test their STEM projects in the real world. Then, they replicate the same project in Qweebi’s virtual environment, allowing them to compare results, test alternative designs, and iterate more efficiently. This combination enhances learning in ways that wouldn’t be possible with just the in-classroom learning project.
For example, in a roller coaster challenge, students can physically build a prototype and observe real-world constraints like friction and material flexibility. Then, in Qweebi, they can rapidly modify variables such as track height, loop size, and material properties to optimize performance—experiments that would be time-consuming or impractical in a traditional classroom.
Similarly, in a renewable energy challenge, students could construct a basic windmill or solar panel setup and measure real voltage outputs. Then, students use Qweebi to test different blade angles or panel placements under simulated conditions, reinforcing scientific inquiry and engineering optimization.
By blending real-world manipulation with virtual simulation, students gain a deeper understanding of STEM principles, develop stronger problem-solving skills, and experience the iterative nature of engineering in a way that is both practical and scalable.
Qweebi continues to expand its STEM project library with exciting upcoming projects. Tune into our podcast episode below to learn more!
Interested in bringing Qweebi to your classroom? Start here with the free Qweebi roller coaster STEM project and begin transforming your STEM lessons today!
