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Delaware’s FLL World Class Volunteer- China Genwright

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photo by L Grusenmeyer

At Delaware’s FLL Champions tournament last February 14, China Genwright was recognized by FSFLL director, Eric Cheek, for the Championship Volunteer Award. 

Dr. Cheek explained that while this year was a major transition year with movement of leadership for FTC, FLL and Jr.FLL to Delaware State University and there was a lot to accomplish, his goal was to  keep the momentum that was going from the years past. 

DSU alum and VISTA volunteer, China Genwright, fully embraced this goal and all three FIRST programs.  She helped to bring FIRST programs to 15 of the 19 school districts in Delaware. She served as a judge in FTC and FLL events; coached students for FLL; served as a referee in one of the qualifiers; and when the head referee for the DSU qualifier became ill 2 weeks before the event, Deb Mousada– recently retired as head FLL ref– recommended China as the head referee for the DSU FLL qualifier. 

Before a crowded assembly room at the Delaware Championship FLL event, Cheek listed her many contributions and announced the award by adding, “For these reasons and the fact that everyone who works with  her loves her professionalism and demeanor, we have selected Ms. China Genwright  as the volunteer of the year for the World Class season in the Delaware Region.” 

Upcoming Delaware Championship Events

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First State Robotics 2014/15 qualification events are almost over for FTC and FLL. Winning teams will advance to compete with the best for the regional championship and the chance to represent Delaware at the FIRST International Championship in St. Louis, MO April 22-25, 2015.

FSR competition events are free and open to the public. Come out to cheer for your favorites!

Diamond State FIRST Tech Challenge Championship

January 31, 2015,
Doors open to teams 7 am- 6 pm
Opening ceremony 10:45 am

Memorial Hall Gym
Delaware State University
1200 DuPont Hwy.
Dover, DE

More info at http://www.delawareftc.org

2014/2015 First State FLL State Championship Tournament

February 14, 2015
Event Start Time: 8:00am

Delaware State University,
1200 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901

More info at http://www.firststatefll.org

Local high schoolers and today’s robots

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Photo by Adriana M. Groisman

Photo by Adriana M. Groisman

In a News Journal article November 19, Robots to the rescue, reporter Molly Murray wrote about current real-world applications using robots in education, science and exploration, as well as security and industry. Adult mentors and students of DuPont and FSR sponsored team, MOE365, working at their build site on DuPont’s Barley Mill campus, were one prominent focus of her story.

She also spoke with FSR board members, Karen O’Brien and board president, Peggy Vavalla, as well as two FSR partners– directors of Delaware’s FTC, FLL and JFLL programs— Eric Cheek and Teshenia Hughes about robots as an educational tool.

Working with Cheek at DSU, Hughes became involved in development of elementary and middle school LEGO League teams. “My passion changed. I believe in it,” she said.

To see the article and video interview with MOE students, visit News Journal’s site here.