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I'm Aryash Shyam, and RacingGecko is my STEM education YouTube channel. I use student-created videos to explain artificial intelligence, coding, mathematics, science, engineering, and research in a clear, engaging way.
Browse the channel by topic below - AI, Coding, Math, and Science - and find the video that sparks your next question or project.
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Science
From microbiology to space — explore the discoveries reshaping our understanding of life and the cosmos.
Editing Humanity: The CRISPR Conundrum | Award-Winning Documentary
In this documentary, I explore the scientific potential of CRISPR gene editing and the ethical questions it raises. The film was recognized as the third-best junior documentary in Pennsylvania.
3M YSC Award-Winning Invention - GreenBeam: Laser Weed Control
I introduce my invention: an autonomous, AI-powered robot that zaps weeds with lasers—no chemicals needed.
🌱 I believe we can take care of our lawns without harming our planet. This is my small step toward a cleaner, greener future.
Math
Discover the patterns, puzzles, and logic that power everything from algorithms to the universe.
Ace Math Competitions With These Tricks
In this video, I will show you various tips and tricks to solving math problems not only correctly, but faster.
AMC 8 Probability Problems
In this video, I will be covering probability problems in three different categories – easy, medium, and difficult. I will show you step by step solutions to these problems. These problems will be a great way to prepare you for AMC 8.
MOEMS Preparation Problems
In this video, we’ll be going over 6 math problems from MOEMS Middle School test papers. These problems will help you prepare for upcoming contests or quizzes.
The Fundamentals of Functions & Statistics Explained
In this video, I will cover the basics of Functions and Statistics.
The Circle Formulas You Need to Know: A Crash Course
In this video, I will teach you the secret to calculating the area of cirlces, arcs and semicircles.
Coding
From beginner Python to real-world projects — learn to build things that matter.
First Person Control | Unity 101 Series
In this video, I will be preparing you for my upcoming tutorial, a first-person character controller in Unity. This is part of the series Unity 101, where you will learn all the basics about Unity.
First Person Control Ep. 2 | Unity 101 Series
In this video, we’ll be continuing our Unity 101 series for making a First Person character controller. By the end of this video, we’ll have coded basic player movement so that we can add the first person aspect in the next tutorial.
First Person Control Ep. 3 | Unity 101 Series
In this video, we’ll be continuing our First Person Control project by adding the first person aspect so our camera follows the player. Make sure to watch Ep. 1 and 2 before watching this.
First Person Control Ep. 4 | Unity 101 Series
In this video, we’ll be continuing our First Person Control project by adding jumping movement with realistic physics. Make sure to watch Ep. 1, 2 and 3 before watching this. This may be the last episode of this series, however the next series may be making an entire game out of this, so stay tuned!
Creating Virtual Worlds Ep. 1 | Unity 101 Series
This video will prepare you for future episodes on creating beautiful virtual worlds in unity. We will create simple environment art so later we can add level design (note that level design means actual gameplay, not just art!)
MathCounts Gold Challenge — Winning Videos
My team and I are back-to-back MATHCOUNTS Gold Level Video Challenge honorees. These short, award-winning explainer videos turn mathematical ideas into vivid, playful stories - from solving quadratic equations to exploring how repeated paper folding can grow exponentially toward the Moon.
Frisbee Flight Frenzy: The Quadratic Connection | MathCounts Gold Video Challenge Winner!
In this award-winning video, we discover that a Frisbee's path is a parabola, and we dive deep into solving the quadratic equation using three powerful methods. It earned us a spot on the 2025 MathCounts Gold Level Honor Roll!
The 42nd Fold: How a Piece of Paper Can Reach the Moon 🚀 | MATHCOUNTS Video Challenge Winner!
They say you can't fold a piece of paper more than seven times... but what happens if you don't stop? In this video, we explore the deceptive and mind-blowing power of exponential growth!
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Artificial Intelligence
Explore how AI works, where it's headed, and what it means for you.
7 ChatGPT Hacks For Coding
In this video, I will share 7 cool tricks to help you develop code faster in any programming language – such as Python and JavaScript. Plus, I will also talk about what you should not do with ChatGPT.
Features of Amazon Bedrock in 15 minutes
Learn everything about Amazon’s new Generative AI Platform – BEDROCK.
Google Bard vs. ChatGPT - Who will win?
Let’s see how Google Bard and ChatGPT stack up. We will test the two Generative AI models side by side in seven categories and show you how they compare.
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RacingGecko and STEM Video FAQs
Find answers about RacingGecko videos, STEM topics, mathematics competition preparation, classroom use, subscriptions, and viewer suggestions.
What is RacingGecko?
RacingGecko is Aryash Shyam's STEM-education platform and YouTube channel. It uses student-created videos to explain artificial intelligence, coding, mathematics, science, engineering, and research in a clear and engaging way. The channel includes tutorials, project demonstrations, competition-preparation lessons, documentary work, and award-winning mathematical explainer videos.
What subjects does RacingGecko cover?
RacingGecko covers artificial intelligence, Python and Unity coding, mathematics, computer science, biology, CRISPR, robotics, space science, and environmental innovation. Videos range from introductory lessons and step-by-step problem solving to original projects such as GreenBeam and the documentary Editing Humanity: A CRISPR Conundrum.
Who is RacingGecko designed for?
RacingGecko is designed primarily for middle-school and high-school students, but the videos are also useful for younger learners, parents, educators, and anyone curious about STEM. The explanations aim to preserve the interesting technical ideas while making them understandable to viewers who may be encountering the topic for the first time.
Can teachers use RacingGecko videos in the classroom?
Yes. RacingGecko videos may be used as free classroom enrichment, review material, project inspiration, or an introduction to topics in mathematics, coding, artificial intelligence, and science. The channel is not a complete curriculum and is not formally mapped to every school standard, so educators should select videos that fit their instructional goals.
Does RacingGecko include mathematics competition preparation?
Yes. RacingGecko includes step-by-step lessons for AMC 8, MOEMS, functions, statistics, geometry, probability, and other competition-style mathematics topics. The Watch page also features Aryash's team projects that earned MATHCOUNTS Gold Level Video Challenge recognition in 2025 and 2026.
How can viewers watch, subscribe, or suggest a new topic?
Visitors can watch the featured videos directly from the Watch page or subscribe to RacingGecko on YouTube. Viewers can suggest a question, lesson, experiment, or collaboration through the Connect page or by commenting on a relevant YouTube video.
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