Revolutionizing STEM Education with Robotics

Engage students in STEM education through robotics, emphasizing teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking. Explore initiatives like FIRST Robotics and Vex Robotics that have been successful in inspiring students worldwide. Reports show increased interest in science and engineering among students participating in these programs, paving the way for a future generation of innovators and problem solvers.

• Robotics
• STEM education
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Innovation

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1. Robotics: Motivating Students in STEM Kim Hollan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

2. MS4SSA Math and Science for Sub-Saharan Africa Creating Interest STEM education is often perceived as: Tedious Difficult Boring Only for the highly intelligent Robotic Clubs can help Team work Project Based Learning and communication skills Problem solving Creative thinking Worcester Polytechnic Institute

3. MS4SSA Math and Science for Sub-Saharan Africa FIRST Robotics 1989 Dean Kamen developed the FIRST Foundation For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology 1992 held the inaugural FIRST Competition: 26 teams 2017 FIRST Competition: 3400 teams! Worcester Polytechnic Institute

4. MS4SSA Math and Science for Sub-Saharan Africa FIRST Robotics FIRST appeals to students: Compelling student involvement Emphasizing the thrill and commitment of team sports while using real STEM skills Team activities culminate in high energy, exciting tournament play that balances athletic-type strategy/effort with unprecedented teamwork Does it work? Reports say that FIRST alums are twice as likely to enter into Science and Engineering in higher education 89% of alums end up in STEM careers Worcester Polytechnic Institute

5. MS4SSA Math and Science for Sub-Saharan Africa Vex Robotics Vex Robotics clubs have been around since 2007 Now 16,000+ teams in 40+ countries The world faces an unprecedented need for new innovators, thinkers, and problem solving leaders. Robotics can create engaging and powerful solutions that immerse students in STEM through the excitement of building and programming robots Worcester Polytechnic Institute

6. MS4SSA Math and Science for Sub-Saharan Africa Vex Robotics Vex Robotics: Vision: We envision a world where every student has the opportunity to be inspired by the excitement of hands-on STEM learning and knows the feeling of creating something with technology. We want people of all ages and backgrounds to recognize that creative problem solving is fun and see its importance in shaping a better future." Worcester Polytechnic Institute

7. MS4SSA Math and Science for Sub-Saharan Africa Robots/STEM Robots are a fun way to help get and keep our students interested in STEM They can help us inspire students to come up with creative solutions for competitive competitions From design to programming, there are many challenges to fuel the students curiosity and build their confidence and team work skills Worcester Polytechnic Institute

8. MS4SSA Math and Science for Sub-Saharan Africa Thank You! Worcester Polytechnic Institute