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by mvclark 3888 days ago
Yes - STEM is a primary focus of Blabr. In fact, an initial application we had in mind was to convert interactive Excel spreadsheets from the Space Math @ NASA website (http://spacemath.gsfc.nasa.gov). We have several examples here: http://spacemath.github.io. These are all for educational purposes.

The advantage for students is that they can view the modules directly in a browser (desktop, Chromebook, iPad, etc.), and interact with the modules immediately. No need to download spreadsheet documents that require compatible spreadsheet software.

However, we also see Blabr as a candidate in other science/engineering areas. For example, these blabs are for phase locked loop design:

* http://blabr.io/?01bec2bf0256d05f5b2d. * http://blabr.io/?0d6aa64641772d438350

We think that these are viable alternatives to using Excel. They could serve as online, interactive data sheets for semiconductor company websites.