Registration is now open for the 3rd annual ISEC Space Elevator Youth Robotics Competition!
Carolyn Davids
If you are looking for a fun summer project to engage your students, this is it! Students are challenged to design, build and program autonomous robots that simulate carrying satellites into orbit. Robots must defy gravity and climb a 22-foot “space elevator ribbon” while carrying a payload. There are two robot classes to choose from: “LEGO Only Prebuilt” and “(Almost) Anything Goes.” This project will encourage creativity and engage kids in learning basic physics concepts, mechanical and electrical engineering principles, computer programming and more. STEM! FREE to registered teams.
Prizes will be awarded to the top-performing teams and for innovative robot design. Space is limited, so grab your friends, form a team and enter today. For the rules and registration information, visit www.isec.org/sec/index.php/family-science-fest
Please this news widely with your robotics clubs, groups and with your friends.
Thanks! Carolyn Davids, ISEC Space Elevator Youth Robotics Competition Coordinator
Carolyn Davids
If you are looking for a fun summer project to engage your students, this is it! Students are challenged to design, build and program autonomous robots that simulate carrying satellites into orbit. Robots must defy gravity and climb a 22-foot “space elevator ribbon” while carrying a payload. There are two robot classes to choose from: “LEGO Only Prebuilt” and “(Almost) Anything Goes.” This project will encourage creativity and engage kids in learning basic physics concepts, mechanical and electrical engineering principles, computer programming and more. STEM! FREE to registered teams. Admission to the Museum of Flight is also free to registered teams.
Prizes will be awarded to the top-performing teams and for innovative robot design. Space is limited, so grab your friends, form a team and enter today. For the rules and registration information, visit www.isec.org/sec/index.php/family-science-fest
Questions? Contact Carolyn at cmda...@seanet.com.
Share the fun! Please this news widely with your robotics clubs, groups and with your friends.
Carolyn Davids
Space Elevator Youth Robotics Competition Workshop
Woodinville Library Meeting Room
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
JOIN US at the Woodinville Library on Sunday July 28 from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm to work on and test your robots for the ISEC Space Elevator Youth Robotics Competition, which will take place on Saturday, August 24 at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. Work on your robot, see samples of the satellites, ask questions about the rules, meet other teams or even just stop by to learn what the competition is all about. Bring your robot, parts, tools, laptops, etc. David Schilling, the competition designer and Tech Lead will be on hand to provide support and answer questions. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
The Space Elevator Youth Robotics Competition is a challenge for middle and high school students to design, build and program an autonomous, tether-climbing robot. The robot must defy gravity and climb a 22’ tether to the top while carrying a payload. Prizes will be awarded for top-scoring robots and for robot design. It’s a great summer project that’s both challenging and fun. Held at the Family Science Fest www.isec.org/sec/index.php/family-science-fest during the ISEC Space Elevator Conference, the competition will take place Saturday, August 24 at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. The competition is free to registered teams and admission to the Museum of Flight is also free.
The rules for the Space Elevator Competition, including the dates and how to register, can be found at:
http://www.isec.org/sec/images/docs/2013%20space%20elevator%20rules.pdf
Please RSVP to Carolyn at cmda...@seanet.com so we can have enough refreshments on hand. I hope to see you there!
Thank you.
Woodinville Library, 17105 Avondale Rd NE, Woodinville, WA
http://www.kcls.org/woodinville/
Video from the 2011 Space Elevator Robotics Workshop
Carolyn Davids
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Carolyn Davids
Register today for the third annual ISEC Space Elevator Youth Robotics Competition, which will take place on August 24, 2013 at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. Students are challenged to design, build and program an autonomous robot capable of climbing a 22-foot tether, performing a specified task and then returning to base. A great summer project; STEM! Free registration and free admission to the museum that day. Teams or individuals must register by August 10. See complete rules and entry information at: http://www.isec.org/sec/images/docs/2013%20space%20elevator%20rules.pdf
This competition is presented by the 2013 ISEC Space Elevator Conference, a 3-day technical conference focusing on the futuristic space transportation system. www.isec.org
Hope to see you there!
Carolyn Davids
2013 ISEC Space Elevator Robotics Competition Coordinator