The MATE Center uses underwater robots – also known as remotely operated vehicles or ROVs – to teach science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and prepare students for technical careers. Working in partnership with the Marine Technology Society ROV Committee, MATE created the ROV competition as a way to:
The MATE competition requires students to think of themselves as “entrepreneurs” and transform their teams into companies that manufacture, market, and sell “products.” In addition to engineering their ROVs, the students are required to prepare technical reports, poster displays, and engineering presentations that are delivered to working professionals who serve as competition judges.
- Engage students in STEM and expose them to science and technology careers
- Encourage students to develop and apply technical, teamwork, and problem solving skills
- Provide funds, materials, and technical expertise to support student learning provide industry with skilled individuals who can fill workforce needs
The MATE competition requires students to think of themselves as “entrepreneurs” and transform their teams into companies that manufacture, market, and sell “products.” In addition to engineering their ROVs, the students are required to prepare technical reports, poster displays, and engineering presentations that are delivered to working professionals who serve as competition judges.
The Rampaging Chariot is a powerful, radio controlled featherweight sporting robot that is used by schools and youth groups to compete in an annual Robotic Games to determine the National Champion. It is a project aimed at interesting young people in engineering organised by the Rampaging Chariots Guild.
The climax of the Rampaging Chariots Project is the annual Scottish Robotic Games . It is held at the Selex ES factory in Edinburgh. Schools Young Engineer & Scientist Clubs and Air Cadet teams battle it out in Football, Sumo, Assault Course and Tug-of-War for the Scottish Grand Champion trophy.
This engineering challenge can teach:
The aims of the project are to get young people interested in engineering and to study science based subjects at school and university.
What are the end goals?
All the teams compete in a tournament including a two-a-side football competition, an assault course, sumo "wrestling" and a tug of war.
The climax of the Rampaging Chariots Project is the annual Scottish Robotic Games . It is held at the Selex ES factory in Edinburgh. Schools Young Engineer & Scientist Clubs and Air Cadet teams battle it out in Football, Sumo, Assault Course and Tug-of-War for the Scottish Grand Champion trophy.
This engineering challenge can teach:
- Design and Technology
- Wood and metal working skills
- Basic electronic engineering
- Electrical skills
- Radio control
- Design
The aims of the project are to get young people interested in engineering and to study science based subjects at school and university.
What are the end goals?
All the teams compete in a tournament including a two-a-side football competition, an assault course, sumo "wrestling" and a tug of war.
2015 TRASH TREK Challenge
We’re not talking trash – we’re cleaning it up! In the 2015 FIRST® LEGO League TRASH TREKSM Challenge, more than 233,000 children ages 9 to 16* from over 80 countries will explore the fascinating world of trash. From collection, to sorting, to smart production and reuse, there is more to your trash than meets the eye. Join FIRST LEGO League teams on a Trash Trek to discover the hidden (or not so hidden) world of trash! - See more at: http://www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2015trashtrek#sthash.1S6K5wTY.dpuf |