Cube Up! Solutions

The Rubik's Cube, invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik, is a puzzle with over 43 quintillion possible combinations. Yes, 43 quintillion! 43,000,000,000,000,000,000! For many, a puzzle with that many possibilities seems practically impossible to solve, but for decades, people have been improving the uses of the Rubik's Cube from just an experiment of the creator, to a logical puzzle game, to a sporting event that features incredible people known as “speed cubers.” Learning to solve the cube offers many benefits, including improved memory and problem-solving skills, the ability to map through the experience in learning algorithms, and improved reflexes from training to solve the cube at faster speeds. The cube also provides intangible benefits like discipline, perseverance, and self-confidence.  And, of course, it makes for a hell of a conversation starter.    

The benefits of learning the cube have been felt first hand by the team behind Cube Up Solution, a group of young, Black software developers and avid cubers who wanted to introduce more minority children to the wonder world of cubing.  The team behind Cube Up Solutions believes that it is their duty to promote cubing in minority communities and help develop problem solving and technical skills of children, teenagers, and adults who may otherwise not appreciate the wonders of cubing.

The main focus of Cube Up Solutions is encouraging minority groups all across the United States to get into cubing and then introducing concepts of STEM, such as coding. More specifically, Cube Up Solutions has prioritized teaching younger children in those minority groups, those who will benefit most from the foundation the Rubik's Cube can provide. Cube Up Solutions recently launched a pilot program in the second half of 2019 at Wilder Prep in Los Angeles but was forced to suspend the program due to the Coronavirus outbreak.  However, this temporary setback did not stop their initiative as they plan to commence a second phase of their pilot program online, where all are welcomed to participate, free of charge. 

The team behind Cube Up Solutions believe that the social and political landscape of the United States, especially for the Black community, is shifting and a change of focus and leadership is necessary.  We believe leadership needs to shift focus from obtaining political power to acquiring more intellectual and economic power. 

We hope to contribute to developing our future leaders of tomorrow by helping develop their problem solving and technical skills.  We look at cubing, coding, robotics, genetics as fields that young children should be focusing on now so as they move into their future careers they have a foundation to help further the cause of creating equality of opportunity for all.  We look at the Rubik’s cube as a perfect springboard to introduce kids to the skills they will need to survive and thrive in the world of tomorrow.

​It is the goal of Cube Up Solutions to become a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching the Rubik's Cube. Subsequently, they will expand their program and curriculum to introduce coding and other STEM subjects in educationally depleted and resource-starved communities. The team behind Cube Up Solutions firmly believes that there is virtue in their goals and will continue to do the work necessary to achieve technological and social advancement. A world inclusive and diverse is a world of innovation and advancement for all parties. The knowledge that Cube Up Solutions will impart on young minds will have a monumental and positive effect on their future growth.  

​If you are interested in having your child learn the Rubik’s Cube, or if you want more information about Cube Up Solutions and what they can offer your community, please request more information via email at [email protected] or through Instagram under the handle @cubeupsolutions. 

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