Nothing like metal-on-metal, robot battles!
BotsIQ is back– and bigger than ever! Be prepared for grinding metal, flying sparks and a remarkable display of student ingenuity in this gladiator-style robotics competition. The Southwestern PA BotsIQ 2009
competition is certain to be exciting not just for the students who build and battle their robots, but for anyone who attends the spectacular event. Organizers are thrilled to see the contest grow to more than 40 teams for this fourth year of competition. This year’s contest begins with preliminary battles at California University of Pennsylvania March 13 & 14, 2009 and finals slated for Saturday April 25, 2009 at Century III Mall in West Mifflin.
For months, teams of young people from across the region have worked countless hours and solicited the support of their communities. This battle to the finish of student-made, remote-controlled robots is backed by a committed group of educators and
manufacturers.
The National Tooling and Machining Association was instrumental in bringing BotsIQ to south western Pennsylvania in 2006. Students love BotsIQ because it makes education fun— drawing on their knowledge of math, science, engineering and even public speaking. Educators love BotsIQ because of the enthusiasm it sparks in their students and the resources it provides to their classroom. But, it’s the manufacturing industry that is standing behind this new sport because of the potential impact it has on business. Young people who are interested in how things are made are the future of
the high-tech manufacturing workforce.
Competing in 2009: Albert Gallatin Senior HS, Beaver County CTC, Belle Vernon Area HS, Butler County AVTS, Center Area HS, Central Westmoreland CTC, Connellsville Area HS, Derry Area HS, Eastern Westmoreland CTC, Fayette County AVTS , Forbes Road CTC, Greater Latrobe Senior HS, Greensburg Salem HS, Hampton HS, Hempfield Area HS, Highlands HS, Lenape Tech, Mapletown Jr/Sr HS, Montour HS, Northern Westmoreland CTC, Norwin HS, Parkway West CTC, Pittsburgh Peabody HS, Plum HS, Punxsutawney Area HS, Richland HS, Riverview Jr/Sr HS, Serra Catholic HS, Shaler Area HS, Somerset County Technology Center, South Park HS, Springdale Jr/Sr HS, Steel Center AVTS, Sto-Rox HS, West Mifflin Area HS, Western Area CTC, and Western PA School for the Deaf.
For more information, contact Terri Campbell at (724) 552-0174 or (724) 575-2420.
