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Competitions & Contests

FIRST LEGO League  (expand)

http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/fll/default.aspx?id=970

FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is an exciting and fun global robotics program that ignites an enthusiasm for discovery, science, and technology in kids ages 9 to 14 (16 outside of the U.S. and Canada).


Contributed by: Danielle

Botball  (expand)

http://www.botball.org

The Botball Educational Robotics Program engages middle and high school aged students in a team-oriented robotics competition based on National Science Education Standards.


Contributed by: Danielle

RoboCup Junior  (expand)

http://rcj.robocup.org/

Project-oriented educational robotics for students up through age 19, with a focus on providing a hands-on, scaffolded environment where learners can grow—by expanding their knowledge of, sparking their curiosity about and increasing their comfort with technology.


Contributed by: Danielle

RobotEvents.com  (expand)

http://robotevents.com/

RobotEvents.com exists to connect students, mentors, and schools in every community to a variety of successful and engaging technology-based programs. Our goal, along with our primary co-sponsors Autodesk and Innovation First Inc., is to provide these programs with services, solutions, and a community that allows them to flourish in a way that fosters the technical and interpersonal skills necessary for students to succeed in the 21st Century. Whether it’s a competitive event, workshop, camp, or conference we understand the unprecedented level of passion and commitment it takes to create, maintain, and execute such programs. RobotEvents.com is committed to promoting technology and related student and professional advancement so that one day these programs become accessible to all communities.


Contributed by: Danielle

Robots.net Competitions  (expand)

http://robots.net/rcfaq.html

This listing contains brief summaries of known robot competitions around the world, answering the frequently asked questions of where and when can I find a robot competition? Submission of new contest information is encouraged. All information received will be made available to the public through monthly postings of this listing to news groups and the web.


Contributed by: Cara

VEX Robotics Competition  (expand)

http://www.vexrobotics.com/vex-competitions.shtml

The VEX Robotics Competition is based around the VEX Robotics Design System. Focused on stimulating education in science, technology, engineering and math, the competition draws students ranging from middle school to high school.


Contributed by: Cara

BEST  (expand)

http://best.eng.auburn.edu/

BEST is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science, and technology through participation in a sports-like, science and engineering-based robotics competition.


Contributed by: Cara

Best Robotics Inc.  (expand)

http://best.eng.auburn.edu/

Take plywood and a box filled with items such as PVC pipe, screws and other hardware, an irrigation valve cover, piano wire, aluminum paint grid, a bicycle inner tube, a BRAIN (BEST Robotics Advanced Instruction Node programmable platform), and something called a micro-energy chain system and try, within six weeks, to design and build a functioning machine that can perform certain, specific tasks in three minutes. What do you get?

You get BEST, a middle and high school robotics competition whose mission is to engage and excite students about engineering, science, and technology as well as inspire them to pursue careers in these fields.

Through participation in our project-based STEM program, students learn to analyze and solve problems utilizing the Engineering Design Process, which helps them develop technological literacy skills. It is these skills that industry seeks in its workforce.


Contributed by: Cara

MATE International ROV Competition  (expand)

http://www.marinetech.org/rov_competition/

The MATE Center coordinates an international student ROV competition and a network of 17 regional ROV contests that take place across U.S. and in Canada, Hong Kong, and Scotland.  Student teams from middle schools, high schools, home schools, community colleges, and universities participate in the events, which consist of different “classes” that vary depending on the sophistication of the ROVs and the mission requirements.

In addition to being fun and educational, these competitions connect students and educators with employers and working professionals from marine industries, highlight marine-related career opportunities, and promote the development of technical, problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.


Contributed by: Cara

Eurobot Competition  (expand)

http://www.eurobot.org/eng/

Created in 1998, Eurobot is a international amateur robotics contest open to teams of young people, organized either in student projects or in independent clubs.
Eurobot takes place in Europe but also welcomes countries from other continents.


Contributed by: stephen40

Out-of-School Programs

Techbridge Girls  (expand)

http://www.techbridgegirls.org

The mission of Techbridge is to encourage girls in technology, science and engineering through multi-faceted programs for girls. Techbridge offers after-school and summer programs with hands-on projects, career exploration opportunities, and academic and career guidance.


Contributed by: Danielle

The National Girls Collaborative Project  (expand)

http://www.ngcproject.org/directory/index.cfm

The Program Directory lists organizations and programs that focus on motivating girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The purpose of this Directory is to help organizations and individuals network, share resources, and collaborate on STEM-related projects for girls.


Contributed by: Danielle

Digigirlz  (expand)

http://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/digigirlz/default.aspx

Microsoft’s DigiGirlz programs give high school girls the opportunity to learn about careers in technology, connect with Microsoft employees, and participate in hands-on computer and technology workshops.


Contributed by: Cara

Robotics And Beyond Summer Camp  (expand)

http://www.roboticsandbeyond.com

Science and engineering summer camp for middle school through high school aged kids. Design, build, program, and test. Try out one of our many projects; autonomous vehicles, AI, computer science, animation, image processing, and more . . .
Several weeks to choose from, including an All Girls Week!!


Contributed by: RoboticsAndBeyond

Science Centers & Exhibits

Roboworld  (expand)

http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/roboworld/lessonplans.php

Roboworld is a permanent exhibition of robots at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, PA.


Contributed by: Danielle