NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host its Fall Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show (RC&S3) Wednesday, Nov. 29. All middle schools within a 200-mile radius of Natchitoches are welcome to participate.
The competition will be from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. This year’s event will include a smart structure show to provide opportunities for high schools and other organizations that are involved in robotics-related projects to show their creativity at the event.
There is no registration fee for the competition or show, however, participants must submit a letter of intent and a press/photo release form.
“The theme for our camp this year is Inspired by NASA’s Artemis Base Camp on the moon, which will need light, water and elevation,” said. Dr. Shahriar Hossain, professor and interim department head. “We strongly encourage students to participate in all competition challenges in order to maximize their benefit from the designed STEM activities. We also expect participants to design all their activities around our theme.”
More details and registration information can be accessed at nsu.la/ROBOTS2023 or click the QR code below.
“This fun day is planned at NSU with educational experiences and social activities. Parents are welcome too,” Hossain said.
Hossain can be reached at hossains@nsula.edu.
