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G.E.A.R.s Girls Explore Adventures in Robotics

Program Summary

For girls in grades 6-8. A two-day weekend program to introduce physics and engineering concepts in a fun way, while placing emphasis on basic teamwork, creativity, and design.

Participants work in teams to use Lego® Mindstorm NXT kits to program, design and build creative devices to meet a set of engineering requirements. Engineering students are involved throughout the program developing a strong mentoring relationship. They guide teams to work together so that they can successfully solve the robotic challenges.

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