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UTEP Robotic Outreach Programs

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UTEP Robotic Outreach

• The UTEP Robotics Program is intended to attract students into engineering through their engagement in robotic competitions. The UTEP College of Engineering and its partners support several robotic competitions geared for students as young as 4th graders and up to high school students. Whatever your age group, robotic skills will be development, but more importantly team and life skills.



Resources

• UTEP Information Web page: –http://engineering.utep.edu/plaza/rob

otics/uteprobotics.htm• FIRST main Web Page

–http://www.usfirst.org/ –http://www.youtube.com/user/FIRSTW

orldTube#p/c/3B1C4E0C4756E728/0/u7k5IxsixO4

http://engineering.utep.edu/plaza/robotics/uteprobotics.htm

http://engineering.utep.edu/plaza/robotics/uteprobotics.htm

http://www.usfirst.org/

http://www.youtube.com/user/FIRSTWorldTube





Program SummaryJrFLL FLL FTC FRC

Grade K -3rd 4th -8th 9th – 12th 9th – 12th

Age 6 – 9 9-14 14 - 18 14 - 18

Team size 2 - 6 10 10 15 - 25

Adult Coach / mentors

1 1-2 2 or more 2 + 2 or more

Robot type Simple Lego Lego NXT NXT /TETRIX AndyMark + NI + other

Programming N/A Mindstorm LabView / RobotC

LabView / RobotC

Challenge components

Research & Lego Model

Robot, Research, Teamwork

Outreach, Eng. Notebook,

Robot

Robot, Outreach,

Business LogEl Paso events Championship Championship Qualifier Kickoff

Registration / Parts / other (no Trvl incl)

$60 – $220 $350 - $770 $1250 - $2000 Reg. $5K-$7K / Parts. $1K - $10K



FTC Cost

US Pricing

2012-2013 FTC Program Registration Fee $275

2012-2013 FTC Full Competition Kit (Including Mindstorms) $650 (can reuse previous season)

2012-2013 FTC Competition Kit (Without Mindstorms) $450 (can reuse)

2012-2013 FTC Resource Kit (optional extra parts) $199

2012-2013 Software Renewal Kit (included in registration) Free

Samantha WiFi Module ** $65(can reuse)

Event Registration Fee (depends on location) $50 - $300Travel Costs - food, lodging, gas, etc $0 - $500Team T-shirts (optional) $0 - $150

Additional Parts - sensors, motors etc. (optional) $0 - $500

Total Budget (Depends on team ) Rookie: $1250 - $2000Veteran: $275 - $1000



FLL Cost

US Pricing

Annual Registration (required) $225

Optional FLL Robot set (Lego Mindstorms) . Only needed if you don’t have a robot. $420

Annual Field Setup kit including mat and Lego parts. A set can be shared by multiple teams. (optional but recommended) $75

Local event registration (El Paso) $50

Other Materials (T-shirts, more Lego sets, food, etc.) ???

Typical rookie team budget $770

Typical veteran team budget $350



Calendar 2012-2013JrFLL FLL FTC FRC

Registration Opens August 2012 5/7/2012 5/4/2012 Late August

Challenge released August 2012 8/28/2012 Mid Sep ,2012 1/5/2013

Registration Closes Before event Late Sep, 2012 Before event Before event

UTEP Kickoff N/A Mid Sep ,2012 Mid Sep ,2012 1/5/2013

Technical workshops N/A 9/10/2012 and more TBA

Mid Sep ,2012and more TBA

1/5/2013 and others TBA

UTEP event registration

Sep 2012 – Jan 2013

Sep 2012 – Jan 2013

Sep 2012 – Jan 2013

October 2012

UTEP Tournament (Tentative)

February 16, 2013

*Subject to change

February 16, 2013

*Subject to change

January 26, 2013

N/A, must compete in

Dallas, Houston or San Antonio

Other Events Lubbock Championship

3/2/2013



Main UTEP Contacts

• E-mail: [email protected]• Dr Virgilio Gonzalez - Faculty

–Phone (915) 747 6622• Gabby Gandara – Engineering

Student Services–Phone (915) 747-6945

mailto:[email protected]

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

The University of Texas at El Paso

July 2012

“…to create a world where science and technology are

celebrated….where young people dream of becoming

science and technology heroes….”

Dean Kamen, Founder

FIRST®:

“To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders.” Dean Kamen, Founder

Vision

Mission

To inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.




Dean Kamen, Founder

“We want to change the culture by celebrating the mind. We need to show kids that it’s more fun to design and create a video game than it is to play one.”

Dean KamenFounder

Dean Kamen, FounderFIRST®:




Dean Kamen, Founder

» 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity

» Founded 1989, by inventor Dean Kamen

» Headquarters in Manchester, NH

» Programs for K-12– FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC ®) for

Grades 9-12 (ages 14-18), 1992– FIRST ® Tech Challenge (FTC ®) for

Grades 9-12 (ages 14-18), 2005– FIRST ® LEGO® League (FLL ®)

for Grades 4-8 (ages 9-16; 9-14 in the U.S. and Canada), 1998

– Junior FIRST ® LEGO ® League (Jr.FLL ™) for Grades K-3 (ages 6-9), 2005

» FIRST Place R&D facility and science & technology resource to the community

Who We AreFIRST®:




Dean Kamen, Founder

FIRST® Programs:

FIRST Learning… never stops building upon itself, starting at age 6 and continuing through

middle and high-school levels up to age 18. Young people can join at any level. Participants

master skills and concepts to aid in learning science and technology through robotics, while

gaining valuable career and life skills.




Dean Kamen, Founder

“…It’s like life. You never have enough information. You never have enough time. The kit of materials is what you have in the warehouse. There are always competing things and you must have a strategy. We’ve created a microcosm of the real engineering experience.”

Woodie Flowers FIRST National

Advisor

How It WorksFIRST® Robotics Competition:




Dean Kamen, Founder

» Combines the excitement of sport with science and technology

» Creates a unique varsity Sport for the Mind™

» Grade 9-12 students (ages 14-18) discover the value of education and careers in science, technology, and engineering

How It WorksFIRST® Robotics Competition:




Dean Kamen, Founder

» Mission is to INSPIRE, not EDUCATE

» BUT look at what is involved:– Math (algebra, geometry, trig, calculus)– Science (physics, chemistry,

experimentation)– Language arts (writing, public speaking)– Business (marketing, PR, fundraising)– Finance (accounting)– Computer Science (programming, 3D

animation)– Fabrication (woodworking, metalworking)– Mentorship: Working side-by-side with

professionals– Teamwork– Gracious ProfessionalismTM

– CoopertitionTM

FIRST® Robotics Competition:




Dean Kamen, Founder

» Program for Grade 9-12 students (ages 14-18) designed to extend reach of FIRST

» Creates a bridge between the FIRST LEGO League and the FIRST Robotics Competition

» Accessible, affordable FIRST experience » Lower cost per team» No machine shop required

» Teams use a modular platform to design and build robots

How It WorksFIRST® Tech Challenge:

http://www.lego.com/eng/




Dean Kamen, Founder

» Problem Solving and Creativity

» Present children with a new real-world problem each year

» Design, build, and program robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS®

» Research challenges facing today’s scientists

» Unleash thinking, energy and fun

» Teams of Children and Coaches

» Grades 4-8 (ages 9-16; 9-14 in the U.S. and Canada)

» Work as a team» Learn with adults and mentors

How It WorksFIRST® LEGO® League:





Dean Kamen, Founder

» Introduces 6 to 9 year-olds (Grades K-3) to the fun of science and technology

» New real-world Challenge project each year, based on the same theme as FLL

» Design and construct a model using LEGO bricks and moving parts

» Create “Show Me” poster depicting team’s research journey

» Learn from and interact with mentors

How It WorksJunior FIRST® LEGO® League:





Dean Kamen, Founder

FIRST® Robotics Competition: 2012 FRC Season

» 2,075 teams

» Close to 52,000 high-school students

» From 9 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada (3 provinces), Germany, Israel, Mexico, Turkey, U.K., U.S. (48 states)

» 49 Regionals/State Championships9 District Competitions

» 340 teams advance to FIRST Championship




Dean Kamen, Founder

In 2012, close to 52,000 high-school students on 2,075 FIRST Robotics Competition teams are participating in the excitement and intensity of science and technology.

Inspiring StudentsImpact:

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515

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787

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1,133

1,307

1,501

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Dean Kamen, Founder

» Case History: Chatsworth High School, Los Angeles, CA

» 60% students graduate

» Less than 50% go on to college

» Every FIRST participant graduated on time, attended college and many enrolled in honors and advanced placement course

Academic SuccessImpact:




Dean Kamen, Founder

» Case History: East Technical High School, Cleveland, OH

» “Just 5 years ago…an urban school…slated for closing. We’ve become the science/engineering magnet school… More students try out for FIRST team than football and basketball combined.”

» Enrollment from 900 to 1400

» Attendance rates from 60% to 82%

» FIRST team (includes 5 females) all graduated, all received scholarships including Case Western Reserve, Cornell, MIT, Air Force Academy, Ohio State, Georgetown

Academic SuccessImpact:




Dean Kamen, Founder

ScholarshipsImpact:

More than $14 million in scholarship awards available to FIRST participants

“I am very thankful for the inspiration that the FIRST experience gave me, and for this scholarship that allows me to be at a top institution, headed for a challenging and intriguing career.”

Drew Blackburn, FRC AlumniGeorgia Tech FIRST Scholarship Winner

01,000,0002,000,0003,000,0004,000,0005,000,0006,000,0007,000,0008,000,0009,000,000

10,000,00011,000,00012,000,00013,000,00014,000,00015,000,000




Dean Kamen, Founder

» FIRST students vs. comparison group

» Seek education in science & technology» Twice as likely to major in science or engineering» More than three times as likely to major specifically in engineering

Education in Science & TechnologyImpact:

Source: Brandeis University, Center for Youth and Communities, Heller School for Social Policy and Management




Dean Kamen, Founder

Careers in Science & TechnologyImpact:

» FIRST students vs. comparison group

» Earn career opportunities: » Almost ten times more likely to have

internship

» Expect to pursue science & technology careers:

» More than twice as likely to pursue S&T career

» Nearly four times as likely to pursue career specifically in engineering

Source: Brandeis University, Center for Youth and Communities, Heller School for Social Policy and Management




Dean Kamen, Founder

» “This is the only sport I know of where everybody who plays can become a pro.” Walter P. Havenstein Chief Executive Officer

» “I'm standing in front of some of the best and brightest in the U.S. and from around the world, and I know you're going to do things that people said could never be done.” Joe Astroth, Ph.D.VP of Learning and Education

Some of our sponsors…

SponsorshipGet Involved:

http://www.ametsoc.org/atmospolicy/images/SAIC_logo_06_blueRGB_sm.jpg

http://www.jnj.com/index.jsp;jsessionid=K2XSBYFJC3HNCCQPCCFSZOYKB2IIQNSC




Dean Kamen, Founder

Become a Sponsor» Provide financial support

» Provide equipment and facilities

» Offer scholarships

» Provide internships

Mentor a Team» Involve employees as mentors

Volunteer at Events» Involve employees as volunteers





Dean Kamen, Founder

FIRST Sponsorship» Builds technological literacy

» Strengthens company reputation in community

» Creates pipeline for interns and future employees

» Engages employees in volunteerism opportunities

» Provides employee team-building opportunities


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