Local high schoolers and today’s robots

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.

FSR board members guests in radio interview

On Sunday December 16, 2012, FSR board president, Peggy Vavalla and board members, John Larock and Carol Perrotto were featured guests on WJBR’s radio program, Focus on Delaware. They spoke with Charlie Maxx about the mission and the programs of First State Robotics.

The podcast of the interview is available for download at http://wjbr.com/dj/john-charlie-morning The podcasts are on the right of the page and when you scroll down you will see the date and subject.