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2012-13 Robot Programming Competitions VIP Session

2012-13 Robot Programming Competitions VIP Session . Dr. Peter Williams. Dean of Science Acadia University. RPC Partnership – working together to enable science for youth. Post Secondary Acadia University Nova Scotia Community College. Schools 8 school boards 130 schools.

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2012-13 Robot Programming Competitions VIP Session

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  1. 2012-13Robot Programming CompetitionsVIP Session

  2. Dr. Peter Williams • Dean of Science • Acadia University

  3. RPC Partnership – working together to enable science for youth Post Secondary Acadia University Nova ScotiaCommunity College Schools 8 school boards 130 schools Industry Michelin Eastlink RBC AVR/Magic 949 Apple Pratt & Whitney Shannex NSBI Government Education Economics & Rural Development Labour & Advanced Education Community Volunteers Donors spectators

  4. Thank You !! Your contributions, efforts and time are making a difference!

  5. 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!

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. Innovative Systems Video

  10. The HonourableMarilyn More • MLA for Dartmouth South- Portland Valley • Minister of Labour and Advanced Education, Minister of Immigration, Province of Nova Scotia

  11. Mr. Bruce Tawse • Vice President, Academic • Nova Scotia Community College

  12. The HonourableRamona Jennex • MLA for Kings South • Minister of Education, Province of Nova Scotia

  13. Ms. Valerie Kneen-Teed • FLL Coach • Evangeline Middle School Team Smarticle Particles

  14. Thank You ! ROBOTS.ACADIAU.CA ... and off to the gym …

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