The University of Mississippi 2013-14 FIRST TECH CHALLENGE KICKOFF CENTER FOR MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE EDUCATION.

The University of Mississippi

2013-14 FIRST TECH CHALLENGE KICKOFF

CENTER FOR MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE EDUCATION

Dr. John O’HaverDirector, Center for Mathematics and Science Education

Welcome and Remarks

Mannie LoweProgram Manager, FIRST Tech ChallengeCenter for Mathematics and Science Education

FTC 2013-2014

Inaugural Year in Mississippi From 4 teams to 23 teams Supported 19 Rookie teams with over $25,000 worth

of parts, laptops, and training Great Game – Ring It Up! 8 Training Seminars 4 Scrimmages (CoLin, Brandon, Gulfport, Oxford) Championship Tournament with 21 teams here at Ole

Miss

FTC Student Video

FTC 2012 – The Year in Review

2011-2012 Results Inspire Award: Techno Warriors Advanced #3486 Winning Alliance: Techno Warriors Advanced #3486, Tempest #6556,

LEGO Machina #6809 Finalist Alliance: ChargerBots #6516, Hawks #3715, West Lincoln Robotics

#6704 Think Award: Hawks #3715 PTC Design Award: ChargerBots #6516 Rockwell Collins Innovate Award: Team Purple Thunder #5963 Connect Award: West Lincoln Robotics #6704 Motivate Award: Enterprise Engineering Corps #6385 Judge’s Award (“Stay Positive”): Neshoba Central Middle School #6839 &

#6840 Affiliate Partner’s Award: Michelle Robinson

Two teams attended the World Championships 3486 – Finalist for Motivate Award 5963 – Highest ranked rookie team in Franklin Division

Mississippi FTC Awards

Program and Team GrowthQualifying Tournament SystemFirst Class Championship TournamentSuper RegionalsOff-Season Event

2013 – Plans and Goals

Kickoff numbers Last year: 4 registered at

Kickoff Last year # teams: 23 total This year (so far): 25 teams

Continue growth through end of year to meet goal

Minimum Goal 40 teams

Stretch Goal 50 teams

Program Growth

FIRST Grant First year teams receive a $500 grant that covers the $275

registration fee + $225 towards the purchase of a robot kit Grants are about to expire (only ~150 left nationwide)

Mississippi Rookie Team Grant CMSE purchases Robot Kit of Parts ($1000), Use of Laptop

($500), Coach training ($250) and Coach/Teacher stipend at end of year ($250).

Mississippi Second Year Team Grant CMSE purchases about $400 of robot and electronic parts

and tools for each team plus a Coach/Teacher stipend at end of the year ($250)

Team Growth

New COTS items #25 and #35 chain, belts, pulleys, springs, 4” or less

wheelsNo EV3 (yet). Must use NXTMATRIX kit legal in North AmericaVideo Cameras

Only to record on the camera – No WiFi Movement and Power labels – REQUIREDSamostat and Program Chooser on the NXTSelf-inspection highly recommended

New Robot Parts and Rules

Mississippi Championship Only – Not for QualifiersControl Award - programming/sensor use

“demonstrates innovative thinking in the control system to solve game challenges such as autonomous operation, enhancing mechanical systems with intelligent control, or using sensors to achieve better results on the field.”

Promote Award - 60 second video submission “most successful in creating a compelling video message for the public

designed to change our culture and celebrate science, technology, engineering and math.”

Create a one-minute PSA video that begins with the following sentence: “Leadership is”

Compass Award – 60 second video submission “recognizes an adult Coach or Mentor who has provided outstanding

guidance and support for a team throughout the year. “

New Awards

What’s a Qualifying Tournament? Smaller size (12-16 teams) Hosted and staffed by teams or other groups (i.e. Community

Colleges) Host responsible for venue, volunteers, and game day logistics CMSE is responsible for training, trophies, field, and electronics

Gives teams an opportunity to compete at more than one eventHow does it work?

Judging, Inspection, Matches, and Awards are the same Specific teams qualify for the next round as outlined in Part I of

the Game Manual. 4-5 teams from each qualifier earn spot for MS Championship

Cost: $50 to register

Qualifying Tournaments

11/2/13 – TBD Qualifier Target area is Northeast MS – location TBD

11/9/13 – Copiah-Lincoln Qualifier Hosted by Copiah-Lincoln Community College

12/14/13 – TBD Qualifier Target area is Gulf Coast – location TBD

1/11/14 – Lafayette Qualifier Hosted by Lafayette RoboDores #6076

1/18/14 – Jackson Qualifier Hosted by Techno Warriors Advanced #3486

November qualifiers?? Yes!

Qualifier Schedule

Saturday, February 8, 2014 – Jackson Avenue Center Inspection and Practice Friday evening 2/7

24-28 teams will compete Based on Qualifying Tournaments

All awards will be distributedCost: $100 to registerFull day event

Mississippi Championships

Super Regionals

Country divided into 4 areas Mississippi is in the South Super Region Teams from the States/Regional Championships (12) qualify to

attend their Super RegionalWhy?

More opportunities to play and advance More ways to play against other high caliber teams

South Super Regional – San Antonio, TX 72 Teams will be invited (planned) February 26-28, 2014 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

How many advance from Mississippi? TBD – Waiting to hear from FIRST

Super Regionals

Updated Web site http://msftc.org or http://mississippiftc.org New blog on site under Current Info page

Can comment on blog Email blasts will be posted Event page will have clickable events Registration for Qualifiers, Scrimmage, and other

events

Communications

Facebook Page www.facebook.com/MississippiFTC Like the page for updates, email blasts

Twitter @ms_ftc Follow us for updates

Communications

9/7/13 – Kickoff 10/12/13 – Scrimmage – Lafayette High School 11/2/13 – TBD Qualifier (NE Mississippi??) 11/9/13 – Copiah-Lincoln Qualifier 12/14/13 – TBD Qualifier (Gulf Coast??) 1/11/14 – Lafayette Qualifier 1/18/14 – Jackson Qualifier 2/7-8/14 – Mississippi Championship – Univ of MS 2/26-28/14 – South Super Regional – San Antonio, TX March-April – After season event

Scrimmages and Workshops can be scheduled on other dates (some unavailable)

Calendar of Events

Any questions about season logistics?

Prior to Game Reveal

Game Reveal Promise

Before we go any further…

The Promise…

“I promise not to release, disclose, post, Tweet, Facebook, Instagram, Vine, disseminate, show, circulate, distribute, or broadcast any of the

following material in ANY manner prior to 2:30 PM today!”

Unveil the field

Show the animation

Walk around the field

Q&A about the game

Breakout Discussions

The 2013-14 FTC Game

Reminders:

Everyone: NO WORD OF THIS ONLINE UNTIL 2:30 PM

See me if you are interested in hosting a Qualifier

Register your team with FIRST if you haven’t done so

Close before Breakouts

Thank You!