High Rocks-Fairmont State Robotics Education
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High Rocks-Fairmont State Robotics EducationNASA's IV&V Program has awarded the Educator Resource Center (managed by Fairmont State University) to a 3 year initiative targeting counties with little or no current involvement in competitive robotics. In year 1, the program will target high schools with the goal of increasing the number of VEX Robotics Competition (VRC) teams to ensure that VRC reaches and maintains the critical mass required for recognition as a school sport by the WVSSAC. In year 2, a previously funded high school team will receive additional support but they must recruit and sponsor two elementary/middle school VEX IQ teams in their district (ideally ones that feed their high school). In year 3, the same approach will be used with the intent to create an elementary - high school pipeline. At the conclusion of the 3-year project, we expect to have started 20 high school VRC teams, 40 middle school VEX IQ teams, and 40 elementary school VEX IQ teams. By the end of the third year, each of the 20 districts should have 1 well trained and sustainable high school level VRC team and 4 IQ teams at the middle and elementary levels feeding into it. We believe this model is the most likely to produce long term success. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.Member Duties : Create partnerships with the targeted school districts, recruit coaches and mentors, train students, and work with teams to ensure they are ready and competitive for the qualifying and state tournaments. Additional duties will include preparing equipment and materials for workshops, building the field kits, travelling to and running aspects of robotics tournaments, recruiting additional volunteers, assisting the NASA's Educator Resource Center (ERC) with STEM events, representing NASA and robotics programs at public events, and having FUN!. The NASA ERC will provide training, resources, oversight of the project, and mentorship of the AmeriCorps volunteers. Travel to the school sites will be part of this position, so reliable transportation and occasional overnight stays are expected and all travel will be reimburse by the project. No prior experience in robotics or coding is required, but experience working with children and/or providing professional development is preferredProgram Benefits : Training , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .Terms :Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .Service Areas :Technology , Education , Children/Youth .Skills :Youth Development , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Communications , General Skills , Public Speaking , Education .