NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host its Fall Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show (RC&S3) Dec. 1. All middle schools within a 200-mile radius of Natchitoches city are welcome to participate in the competition. The event will include educational experiences and social activities for the prospective future college students.

There is no registration fee for the competition or show, but those interested in participating in the competition must submit a letter of intent and a press/photo release form (for each team member) no later than November 25.

The competition will be from 8 a.m.-noon in the Student Union Ballroom, followed by an awards program.

Details of the event is posted on the department’s webpage https://engrtech.nsula.edu/robotics-competition/  For more information, contact Dr. Shahriar Hossain (hossains@nsula.edu) or Dr. Jafar F. Al-Sharab (jafar@nsula.edu).