Participating in a robotics competition can be a very rewarding endeavor for students of all ages. Not only is it a great experience that they’ll fondly look back on, but it also provides them an opportunity to practice skills such as working with a team, programming, and problem solving.
Before students can start building their robots and competing against other students, they first need to find a competition, look for a team, and contact coaches!
How to Participate in Robotics Competitions
Sep 2, 2019 12:00:00 PM / by Neal Snapp posted in Robotics, STEM Extracurricular Activities
Are Robots Taking Over the World or just Amazon?
Jun 10, 2019 12:00:00 PM / by Neal Snapp posted in Robotics
Robotic technology has come a long way in the past decade, but what will 2019 bring to the table?
Although it is difficult to say for sure, here are some possibilities for the future of robotics that we expect to see before the year is over.
Triumph after Tragedy: The Incredible Story of How One STEM Hub Came to be and Continues to Have an Impact
Jun 3, 2019 11:00:00 AM / by Kelsey Batt posted in Social-Conscious STEM, Promoting Interest in STEM, Robotics, STEM Extracurricular Activities, STEM Learning Methodologies
In 1984, Ronald Reagan first announced the “Teacher in Space Project,” hoping to promote civilian interest in space travel. However, the mission was ill-fated. Two years after Reagan’s announcement to the public, off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, the shuttle Challenger broke down 73 seconds after takeoff. All seven crew members perished as the nation watched helplessly from below.
3 Reasons Why Robotics Enhance Your Classroom
Oct 5, 2018 10:11:27 AM / by Rebecca Ellis posted in Robotics
Years ago, robotics seemed to be a thing of the future and would illicit thoughts of things like flying cars or time machines. Now, robots are prevalent everywhere from the workforce to everyday life. Because of this, robotics have an important role in the classroom.