2012-13 Robot Programming Competitions VIP Session
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2012-13ROBOT PROGRAMMING
COMPETITIONSVIP SESSION
DR. PETER WILLIAMS
Dean of Science
Acadia University
Schools8 school boards
130 schools
CommunityVolunteers
Donorsspectators
IndustryMichelinEastlink
RBCAVR/Magic 949
ApplePratt & Whitney
ShannexNSBI
GovernmentEducation
Economics & Rural Development
Labour & Advanced Education
Post SecondaryAcadia University
Nova ScotiaCommunity College
THANK YOU !!
Your contributions, efforts and time are making a difference!
RPC MOTIVES AND OBJECTIVES
Attract the hearts and minds of young scientists, mathematicians, engineers and entrepreneurs
Show our youth that they can build tomorrow’s technology today in Atlantic Canada
Stimulate interest in STEM careers for the Digital Economy
To encourage and develop teamwork skills
To show that all of this can be a lot of fun!
RPC OVERVIEW
LEGO Mindstorms Robots – significant focus on problem solving, computer programming, and engineering
Teams judged on: robot challenges, technical design
research project (Senior Solutions),
core values and teamwork
RPC OVERVIEW
Started 2005, Two Competitions:• FLL (FIRST Lego League) – ages 9-14• HRC (High school Robotics) - ages 14-18• 1700 youth from across NS have partcip.• Over 350 youth/200 adults every year• Fosters STEM connections
RECENT NS GOV’T FUNDING WILL ALLOW US TO ..
Create a multi-year plan for increasing and sustaining the number of youth involved
Better solicit for additional financial and in-kind support to cover the annual budget
More fully market and promote the program throughout Nova Scotia
Better track youth participation and the connection to educational and career choices
Discover and nurture new partnerships in STEM leadership and promotion with industry and government.
INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS VIDEO
THE HONOURABLE MARILYN MORE
MLA for Dartmouth South- Portland Valley
Minister of Labour and Advanced Education, Minister of Immigration, Province of Nova Scotia
MR. BRUCE TAWSE
Vice President, Academic
Nova Scotia Community College
THE HONOURABLE RAMONA JENNEX
MLA for Kings South
Minister of Education, Province of Nova Scotia
MS. VALERIE KNEEN-TEED
FLL Coach
Evangeline Middle School Team Smarticle Particles
THANK YOU !
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... and off to the gym …