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FIRST Tech Challenge Summer Camp

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Photo by A. Grossman

FTC robot. Photo by A. Grossman

Calling all students in Grades 7-12!

This summer there will be three one-week camps where you can have fun learning to build and program Tetrix and Mindstorm robots.

You’ll also apply real-world math, science and engineering concepts while working in teams to learn about problem-solving, organization, and collaboration. 

To learn more– Contact Teshenia Hughes at 302.857.6824  

Click here to Register for the Camp

Dates– July 13-17; July 20-24; July 27-31

Times– 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Camp location– DSU’s Kirkwood Highway location, Wilmington

Cost– $150/ week

 

Celebrate National Robotics Week 2015

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Join us and others around the US by celebrating National Robotics Week- April 4-12, 2015. According to the National Robotics Week website:

The Purpose of National Robotics Week is to
  • Celebrate the US as a leader in robotics technology development
  • Educate the public about how robotics technology impacts society, both now and in the future
  • Advocate for increased funding for robotics technology research and development
  • Inspire students of all ages to pursue careers in robotics and other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math-related fields

Here are some fun activities and events worth checking out:

  • Mid Atlantic Robotics Regional FRC Championship, Bethlehem, PA, (April 8-11) info and details- click here.
  • Delaware’s Robotics Day events, Wilmington, DE, hosted by FAME and Barclay’s Bank (Saturday April 11) info and free registration- click here.
  • Download and print MOE 365’s tiny 1-page books by clicking on titles here- We Build Robots and Really Cool Robots. (For directions to fold them, click here.)
  • Robot trading cards to download and print- click here.
  • Contest to win a Parrot drone and a Sphero from tickleapp, info and enter- click here.
  • You can download and screen a movie based on a true story–a team of high schoolers who beat the odds by winning a national robotics competition against university students, Underwater Dreams– click here for trailer.

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.”