Robotics competition increases student interest in STEAM
WINDHAM - Roughly a dozen people gathered around the plexiglass stadium to watch the fight, with more sitting in the bleachers.
All were eager to see who would be the reigning champion of the Vex Robotics Competition Holiday Classic at Pembroke Academy on Saturday.
The daylong event brought in primarily high school students from all across New England to compete for the chance to advance to next the round before going to the state competition in February. Some who have already qualified still came out to compete.
Educators say competitions like this are vital in efforts to increase student interest in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) fields.
Robotics competition increases student interest in STEAM
WINDHAM - Roughly a dozen people gathered around the plexiglass stadium to watch the fight, with more sitting in the bleachers.
All were eager to see who would be the reigning champion of the Vex Robotics Competition Holiday Classic at Pembroke Academy on Saturday.
The daylong event brought in primarily high school students from all across New England to compete for the chance to advance to next the round before going to the state competition in February. Some who have already qualified still came out to compete.
Educators say competitions like this are vital in efforts to increase student interest in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) fields.
Robotics competition increases student interest in STEAM
WINDHAM - Roughly a dozen people gathered around the plexiglass stadium to watch the fight, with more sitting in the bleachers.
All were eager to see who would be the reigning champion of the Vex Robotics Competition Holiday Classic at Pembroke Academy on Saturday.
The daylong event brought in primarily high school students from all across New England to compete for the chance to advance to next the round before going to the state competition in February. Some who have already qualified still came out to compete.
Educators say competitions like this are vital in efforts to increase student interest in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) fields.
Robotics competition increases student interest in STEAM
WINDHAM - Roughly a dozen people gathered around the plexiglass stadium to watch the fight, with more sitting in the bleachers.
All were eager to see who would be the reigning champion of the Vex Robotics Competition Holiday Classic at Pembroke Academy on Saturday.
The daylong event brought in primarily high school students from all across New England to compete for the chance to advance to next the round before going to the state competition in February. Some who have already qualified still came out to compete.
Educators say competitions like this are vital in efforts to increase student interest in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) fields.
"Primary school student wins mini robotics competition
Fourteen kids aged six to 15 participated in the Datuk Sebastian Ting Challenge Cup Mini Robotics Competition held in conjunction with 12th Miri Trade Fair (Mitraf 12) here on Sunday.Primary school pupil Jaxon Moh emerged as the champion, while Yong Vin Cent placed second. Bong Zhen Yong came in third and six-year-old Sim Zhi Yang in fourth place.
Piasau assemblyman Datuk Sebastian Ting presented prizes to the winners.
Earlier when declaring the competition open, Ting also emphasised on the important role of parents in a child’s development and how much each child should value the experiences they go through when they are still young.
“Parents must find time to spend with their children no matter how busy they are so that the children do not feel left out. Every parent wants the best for their children and nurturing their kids from young is vital in the child’s development,” he said.
Praising the event organiser’s efforts, Ting hoped to see this event held again and able to attract more young innovators from around Miri.
“Going through a competition like this is a very valuable experience for these kids. Their young minds are very curious and willing to learn new things and I urge every parent to encourage their children and support their talent,” he said, adding he was proud to see the involvement of these young participants.
Ting also said parents should expose their kids to encourage them to be more creative and innovative as these are the ones that would be the country’s future innovators.
Participants in this competition made their own mini robots using Lego Mindstorms within a stipulated time. The judging was based on which was the stronger mini robot that could pull their opponent’s robot to the other side.
The challenge cup, which was being held at Mitraf for the first time, was organised by Quick Smart Tutoring Centre and Robowis, co-organised by See Hua Marketing (SHM) and sponsored by Sasbadi..."
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