HARROD, Ohio (WLIO) — The Allen East Robotics Team showcased its projects to friends and family during a STEM night Monday ahead of their appearance at the National Robotics Challenge later this week.
The Engineering and Robotics program teaches students about programming, electrics and pneumatics before they apply those lessons to build automated robotic systems. Younger students in the program are introduced to engineering and design concepts, while additional courses include drones and 3D printing.
Students also have opportunities to learn from industry experts, gaining hands-on experience and skills that could lead directly to careers after high school.
“We are working on actively credentialing some of our kids to go straight into the workforce, to be able to do things in companies that they wouldn't have to do as much on the site training. It also gives them a chance to learn whether they like these types of careers or not. These careers are not for everybody, but you don't know about them unless you experience them with somebody in your household, or you get experience in the school system, which is really great,” says Nicole Flory, Allen East Engineering and Robotics Teacher.
The Engineering and Robotics program serves students in sixth through 12th grade.
