Tech Savvy '09 - Robotics Workshop

The Automation, Robotics, & Mechatronics Laboratory hosted a Robotics Workshop for "Tech Savvy 4: Charting a Pathway to Success" for girls in grades 9 - 12 in the Western New York region on March 07, 2009.

This is a video highlights of the robotics workshop hosted by our lab. Approximate 40 students (in 3 sessions) attended our workshop.

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Who is AAUW?
The American Association of University Women advances equity for women and girls
through advocacy, education, and research. AAUW is partnering with Praxair, the State
University of New York at Buffalo, UBs School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, and
many others in Western New York to provide this opportunity for our community.

Who is invited?
Girls in grades 6 through 9 are invited. Students may already have an interest in science,
math, or technology; or, this may be a great way to open up new possibilities for a
student. Students should be interested in learning & ready to have fun for the day.
Adults are also invited. There are also specially planned activities for parents, teachers,
counselors, youth leaders, and other interested adults.
Important Safety Note: Attendees must not wander around campus; attendees are
restricted solely to buildings where assigned Tech Savvy activities are in progress and
must follow the directions of all volunteer staff and workshop leaders.

Im a student. Why should I attend?
Math and science can be fun and interesting! This is a great chance to meet professionals-
- many fabulous women-- who can share information on their careers. This years
conference is all about planning—how you start to chart your pathway to success.
Also, youll meet other young women who join you on the road to being Tech Savvy! At
the end of the day, youll have knowledge as well as special gifts and prizes that will help
you on the Tech Savvy road.

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More photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/armlabwebmaster/TechSavvy09RoboticsWorkshop

For more info:
http://mechatronics.eng.buffalo.edu

Acknowledgement:
1. Presenters: Leng-Feng Lee & Colin Lea;
2. Photos: Xiao Bo Zhou;
3. Videos: Lye Theng Lock.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Tech Savvy
• Robotics
• workshop
• high school
• middle school