Robotics and Technology
CSTL strives to support STEM education through dynamic programs that support youth and educators through applied robotics and technology challenges.
The robotics and technology program includes professional development for educators, events for youth, and development of partnerships.
Current Activities:
The ROADS on Mars Challenge – join now!
ROADS on Mars is a science, engineering, and technology challenge for students in grades 3-12 designed to follow the objectives of the next Mars Rover launching in summer 2020. It includes scientific investigations as well as a Rover Observation And Drone Survey (ROADS).
Free Professional Development Sessions
PD for educators, parents, and administrators interested in STEM Education, Robotics, Drones, or NASA. No Experience needed. These workshops will include a hands on session learning robotics and drone basics through exploration of the ROADS on Mars 2020 Challenge, as well as opportunities to develop the resources that new coaches will need to launch or better support successful programs.
- November 16th – Phoenix, AZ 9-5 PM
- December 20th – Tuba City, AZ 12-3:30 PM
- January 4th – Flagstaff, AZ, 1:00-4:00 PM
- January 10th – Miami, AZ – 9-5 PM
- January 11th – Tucson, AZ – 9-5 PM
- January 17th – Tuba City, AZ – time TBD (Must register by Jan 13)
If you are interested in one of these sessions, then contact Anne.Hamlin@nau.edu
FIRST® Robotics Events – Help grow the robotics ecosystem in Arizona
CSTL supports the growth of the FIRST® team ecosystem, including FLL Jr., FLL, FTC, and FRC. We are specifically providing professional development to rookie FRC teams through a pilot program in 2019-2020.
FIRST® Core Values: It’s way more than building robots. We express the FIRST philosophies of Gracious Professionalism and Cooperation through our core values:
- Discovery
- Innovation
- Impact
- Inclusion
- Teamwork
- Fun
If you are interested in starting a team, or are a FIRST® rookie team in need of support, then please contact Sean.Ryan@nau.edu.