MESSAGE FROM BOTSIQ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear BotsIQ Community,
It is with disappointment that I share an update on the status of the BotsIQ program for the 2020 Competition Season.
After careful consideration, BotsIQ has decided to cancel all competitions for the remainder of this season. This decision was made following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control, state and local health and government officials, BotsIQ partners, and the BotsIQ Executive Committee.
BotsIQ recognizes every student, teacher, school, industry advisor, and volunteer for their dedication to preparing for this year’s competition. We are also working to recognize our 2020 BotsIQ seniors, competition sponsors and supporters on our social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn).
BotsIQ remains focused on developing manufacturing’s future workforce by connecting students to industry partners and providing opportunities for them to gain in-demand skills through exciting, hands-on STEM learning experiences. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak and work closely with our schools and manufacturing companies to provide opportunities for students in the coming days and weeks as we navigate this unprecedented time.
Sincerely,
Michel Conklin
Executive Director, BotsIQ
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BotsIQ is a manufacturing workforce development program whose goal is to provide a pathway for high school students to learn about rewarding career options in manufacturing. This is accomplished by inviting students to participate in an exciting, hands-on high school robotics competition.
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Pine-Richland School District's #BotsIQ and PLTW - Project Lead The Way teacher Mr. Clark is having his Robotics Class take part in our Assembly Line Challenge this week. To get them excited, Mr. Clark and his son created their own solution! Check it out here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCzWv6SQriU
You can still participate in the Challenge too! Visit: botsiqpa.org/assembly-line-challenge/ for more information!
#pghmfgchallenge WQED Pittsburgh Catalyst Connection
That's awesome!! Can't wait to see what the Pine-Richland students come up with!!
Love it - Safety First Buzz! 👨🚀
Thinking about #robotics today? Consider your future! Westmoreland County Community College's Advanced Technology Center offers great opportunities for students to earn certificates in advanced manufacturing and robotics. Apply today!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KybOkh1OuE4
#BotsIQ is hosting its first ever BotsIQ Virtual Senior Days in May. Help us recognize the BotsIQ 2020 Senior Class - visit: form.jotform.com/conklin/botsiq-senior-spotlight.
#seniorrecogntion #classof2020 #botsiqseniorspotlights
These stories are no joke...or are they? Enjoy a little #AprilFoolsDay humor with a collection of technology trends.
www.electronicdesign.com/tools/learning-resources/whitepaper/21127057/april-1-2020-whats-trending...
#smile #laugh #behappy
April 1, 2020: What's Trending in Technology
It's a special day so we collected a set of articles that highlight the trends and technologies that you would not believe.Happy National Crayon Day!
What's your favorite crayon?
#BotsIQ's favorites are Denim (Michel) and Purple Pizzazz (Maria)
#NationalCrayonDay #colorsomething #everyoneisanartist
here is this year's What's So Cool About Manufacturing video made by middle school students to see their facility today in Easton, PA. www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=LrqDtcPn730&feature=emb_logo
