The Office of Robotics Education at CMU
General Info |
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E-mail Bulletin |
Activities at CMU |
Resources |
Curricula |
Contact Information
General Information: Teaching with and about robots
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There is much more to robotics education than just teaching
about robots.
Students at all grade levels are fascinated with robots; and
educators have found that teaching with robots provides a new
and exciting way to interest and motivate their students.
Robots are finding their way into the classroom
to help teach science, math, mechanics, teamwork and even
management skills.
We have established the Office of Robotics Education as a way to
help educators, students and parents with interests in robotics education
get connected. We hope this webpage will serve as a helpful
launching point.
Tucker Balch
and Scott Thayer
Office of Robotics Education Coordinators
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Matt Humphrey and his robot.
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Here is a list of upcoming robotics education events. We include activities
in the Pittsburgh area, as well as events of national and international
importance. If you would like your event to be included, please
email
Ravi Balasubramanian.
April 20, 2002:
Mobot. Robot races for the CMU community.
May 9, 2002:
Botball Competition. A robot competition designed to engage students in learning science, technology, engineering and math.
August, 2002: AAAI Mobile Robot Competition
Robot rescue, interactive service robots and robot exhibition
for university students and researchers.
If you would like to keep up-to-date on the latest activities concerning
robotics education, you are invited to
subscribe
to our e-mail bulletin. This is a very low bandwidth, moderated list.
Or you might prefer just to review the
archives.
Robotics Education Activities at CMU
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There are a wide variety of robotics education-oriented
initiatives and research projects at CMU.
Please email
Tucker Balch to have your
project added to our growing list.
Resources for Educators and Parents
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These organizations can provide advice and help with your robotics
education! Please email
Scott Thayer if you would like your organization included
on this list.
Non-profit organizations
The National Robotics Engineering Consortium's Robotics Education
website.
The NREC is developing a broad program for robotics education, including
teacher education.
The KISS Institute for Practical Robotics
works with all ages to provide improved learning and skills
development through the application of technology,
particularly robotics.
Companies that sell robot kits & parts
Robotics Curricula on the Web
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Here are pointers to robotics courses and curricula on the web.
Educators may find these useful for designing their own courses.
Please email
Tucker Balch to have
your course listed.
University level courses
Secondary level robotics courses and curricula
U.S.Mail
The Robotics Institute
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15213-3890
Phone
1-412-268-1780 (Tucker) 1-412-268-4222 (Scott)
1-412-268-5576 (fax)
Email
Tucker Balch: trb@ri.cmu.edu
Scott Thayer: sthayer@ri.cmu.edu
This page maintained by trb@ri.cmu.edu.
