WORKSHOPS
Marine Technology -
Affiliation: MATE
Type: K-12 Student
City: Alpena
State or Country if outside US: Michigan
Organizer: Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Registration Deadline: 08-Aug-17
Description:
Learn how to construct an underwater R.O.V. (Remotely Operated Vehicle) using an "R.O.V. -in-a-Box" kit. Pilot your creation in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary visitor center's makerspace test tank to complete underwater missions and learn about how these vehicles are used for science and industry and about the Great Lakes Regional MATE ROV competition. Best for students with no previous experience in underwater robotics, ages 10 to 13 yrs. These are reuseable kits, students do not take robots home.
Point of Contact: Erin Pilarski