Category Archives: Robotics

Girls in Robotics Leadership camp sparks curiosity and creativity – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Richard Bammer

Jojo Rios, her black laptop computer on her one of her knees, placed her hand on a blue Linkbot that was supposed to whir, click and putter along on a 4-by-6-foot mat in front of her as teammate Zoey Harbath looked on.

Inside an annex building Friday morning at Solano Community College’s Vacaville Center, the two middle school students were showcasing the softball-size plastic bot encased around a small electric motor. Although nudged by hand, it did not seem to move on the mat, dominated by an image of a racetrack, with three of its four main areas designated by names such as Pit Stop, Debris Grid and Lookout Area.

Source: Girls in Robotics Leadership camp sparks curiosity and creativity – The Vacaville Reporter

SCOE to host Girls in Robotics Leadership Camps at three SCC sites – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Richard Bammer

They will spend 90 minutes understanding principles from several different fields and applying them: mechanical and electrical engineering, computer science and mathematics.

And, at the same time, they will be schooled in leadership skills.

The Solano County Office of Education, with UC Davis C-STEM, will host Girls in Robotics Leadership Camps at the three Solano Community College campuses, beginning Friday.

Source: SCOE to host Girls in Robotics Leadership Camps at three SCC sites – The Vacaville Reporter

Final call for GIRL robotics summer camp registration – Reporter

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The Solano County Office of Education is reminding families that the deadline to apply for the 2025 Girls in Robotics Leadership summer camps is fast approaching.

Interested students must complete the first step of the application process by Monday, May 19.

GIRL Camps are free, weeklong programs designed to inspire middle and high school students, particularly girls, to explore leadership and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) through hands-on robotics and coding activities. Hosted in partnership with UC Davis C-STEM and supported by community sponsors, the camps offer students the opportunity to work with female mentors in STEM fields, develop technical skills, and explore future college and career pathways.

Source: Final call for GIRL robotics summer camp registration

Deadline is Monday to sign up for Girls in Robotics camps | dailyrepublic.com

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The application deadline for the Girls in Robotics Leadership Camps for middle school and high school students is Monday.

There are three camps for middle schoolers, and one for high school students.

“During the five-day camps, students will learn teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. The GIRL Camp will introduce middle school students to robotics, principles in engineering, computer programming, 3-D printing and Ch/C/C++ programing code. They will be able to interact with women from engineering and other technology-related fields,” the Solano County Office of Education said in a statement.

Source: Deadline is Monday to sign up for Girls in Robotics camps | News | dailyrepublic.com

Solano County Office of Education offers free robotic camps | dailyrepublic.com

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The Solano County Office of Education, in partnership with UC Davis C-STEM, will host free C-STEM Girls in Robotics Leadership Camps for students in Fairfield, Vacaville and Vallejo.

They are designed for students in sixth through eighth grade.

The camps are designed to inspire and motivate young women to explore computing and STEM concepts through a robotics curriculum. Campers will have the opportunity to learn robotics, develop coding skills and create films.

Source: Solano County Office of Education offers free robotic camps | News | dailyrepublic.com

Students compete in final VEX Robotics competition | dailyrepublic.com

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By Susan Hiland

The final VEX Robotics competition saw students from 11 teams hailing from four different Solano schools compete for top spots.

The Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) and Solano Community College (SCC) partnered to host the events this year.

“After the pandemic we found that a lot of the robotics teams were not active anymore,” said Lilibeth Pinpin, director of innovative programs and student success for the Solano County Office of Education. “This really helps students get reconnected with school. The kids were really excited to be back and that translates to other areas in school.”

Source: Students compete in final VEX Robotics competition | Benicia-Vallejo | dailyrepublic.com

SCOE and SCC Team Up to Host Solano County VEX Robotics League | Independent Voice

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Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) and Solano Community College (SCC) have partnered together in hosting a VEX robotics league for Solano County students, with the latest competition happening Friday night, December 15th at Solano Community College.

The Solano County VEX Robotics League is open to all VEX Robotics teams in middle and high school in Solano County. Ten teams representing Golden West Middle School in Travis Unified School District, Rodriguez High School in Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, Vacaville Christian School and the Solano County Girls Who Code Club have competed in the competitions; the competition series includes four separate events with the final competition being held in January.

Source: SCOE and SCC Team Up to Host Solano County VEX Robotics League | Independent Voice

All-girls team leads Vex robotics league heading into finals | dailyrepublic.com

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A five-member, all-girls team from three schools and three school districts leads the VEX robotics league heading into the final competition.

“And they are killing the boys,” Lilibeth Pinpin, director of Innovation Programs and Student Success at the Solano County Office of Education, said in an interview about Team Solano, formally known as Solano County Girls Who Code Club.

The group is comprised of four high school students and one middle school student, organized by parents, and representing Vacaville Christian High in the Vacaville Christian Schools, Rodriguez High in the Fairfield-Suisun school district, and Golden West Middle School in the Travis school district.

Source: All-girls team leads Vex robotics league heading into finals | News | dailyrepublic.com

More than 80 attend Girls in Robotics Leadership camps – Daily Republic

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The Solano County Office of Education’s series of free Girls in Robotics Leadership camps wrapped up Friday.

The camps were offered to middle school and high school girls throughout Solano County. The Office of Education hosted the weeklong camps in partnership with UC Davis Computing-Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The camps provided opportunities for Solano County students to learn leadership skills as well as STEM and coding concepts through a robotics-based curriculum.

Source: More than 80 attend Girls in Robotics Leadership camps

Free STEM camps open to Solano middle, high school girls – Daily Republic

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Applications are being taken for the free five-day virtual Girls in Robotics Leadership camps to middle and high school girls in June in Solano County.

The Solano County Office of Education and the University of California, Davis C-STEM Center puts on the event. The Office of Education provides the technology needed for the camps.

The middle school camps are scheduled June 7-11 and June 14-18. Optional Zoom instruction is from 1 to 3 p.m. Go to https://c-stem.ucdavis.edu/girl/girl-camp/2021-2/ for more information.

Source: Free STEM camps open to Solano middle, high school girls

Free STEM camps open to Solano middle, high school girls – Daily Republic

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Applications are being taken for the free five-day virtual Girls in Robotics Leadership camps to middle and high school girls in June in Solano County.

The Solano County Office of Education and the University of California, Davis C-STEM Center puts on the event. The Office of Education provides the technology needed for the camps.

The middle school camps are scheduled June 7-11 and June 14-18. Optional Zoom instruction is from 1 to 3 p.m. Go to https://c-stem.ucdavis.edu/girl/girl-camp/2021-2/ for more information.

Source: Free STEM camps open to Solano middle, high school girls

SCOE holding robotics camp virtually this week – The Reporter

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By Nick Sestanovich

A stay-at-home order won’t stop Solano County middle school girls from learning about robotics, as the Solano County Office of Education will be virtually offering its annual Girls in Robotics Leadership (GIRL) Camp this week.

During the five-day camp, which runs Monday to Friday, students will learn teamwork, communication and leadership skills through robotics, principles in engineering, and computer programming activities. They will use RoboBlockly and programming code in a mock RoboPlay Challenge Competition and learn film production and the creative process that goes into making short videos — all through robotics.

Students will also present videos and celebrate with parents and community members over Zoom at the end of the camp.

Source: Coronavirus: SCOE holding robotics camp virtually this week – The Reporter

Virtual girls robotics camp starts Monday in Solano – Daily Republic

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A free virtual Girls in Robotics Leadership Camp is being offered to middle school girls starting Monday.

The camp is being put on by the Solano County Office of Education in partnership with the Vacaville School District and the University of California, Davis, Computing-Science, Technology, Engineering and Math division.

It runs through Friday.

Source: Virtual girls robotics camp starts Monday in Solano

Vanden robotics team prepares for China trip – Daily Republic

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The Vanden High School robotics team will head to China starting Nov. 22 and returning home Nov. 30, traveling to Beijing Economic Management School, Meilong Middle School and Shanghai Jiao Tong University with the intent of sharing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math curriculum, according to a press release.

While in China, the students will also tour the sites of Shanghai and Beijing, including the Great Wall. The trip is the third time robotics team members have visited China, with the trip coordinated by Paul Cheng of the U.S. Education Foundation and Doug Green of the Vanden Robotics Foundation.

Source: Vanden robotics team prepares for China trip

Buckingham RoboKnights Fundraise for a Spooky Spaghetti Feed – Daily Republic

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The RoboKnights of Buckingham Charter Magnet High School’s have just finished Cap City and are hosting their annual spaghetti feed.

The annual spaghetti feed will be on Saturday, October 26 from 6PM-8PM at 188 Bella Vista Road, Vacaville 95687.

“They [fabrication, coding, and electrical departments] have worked for Cap City. The Public Relations and Business Department is ready to show off at the Spaghetti Feed. We’re going to blow everyone away.” says Andrei, the business lead of robotics.

Source: Press Release: Buckingham RoboKnights Fundraise for a Spooky Spaghetti Feed

Buckingham RoboKnights Assembled for Cap City Classic – Daily Republic

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Buckingham Charter Magnet High School’s RoboKnights assembled for Cap City Classic from October 19-20.

Capital City Classic is an off-season tournament for robotics teams to come and compete for a weekend. It’s a great way to start off the new year.

“We grew together as a team in the face of adversity.” says Elizabeth Deards, president of the RoboKnights.

During the off-season tournament, the RoboKnights competed with other North Bay teams. Returning members know Capital City is a great way to return to competition, and it’s a great way for RoboKnight recruits to learn what robotics is all about: having fun.

Source: Press Release: Buckingham RoboKnights Assembled for Cap City Classic

Buckingham Roboknights Return With High Spirits – Daily Republic

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Buckingham Roboknights Return With High SpiritsVacaville, CA – August 27, 2017.

The Buckingham Charter Magnet High School Robotics team is gearing up for yet another successful year.

“I’m really looking forward to this year” says Public Relations lead Matt Famularcano. “There is a lot of potential, we have a great team, and a lot of exciting work to do before the competitions.”

Source: Buckingham Roboknights Return With High Spirits

Youths in Vacaville commemorate Apollo 11 launch – The Reporter

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By Kimberly K. Fu

Fifty years ago Tuesday America celebrated the launch of Apollo 11 into space — and the first man traversing the moon four days later.

In present day, Vacaville youths enjoyed some cosmic adventures of their own — taking over the Nut Tree Plaza for a bit with their experiments.

Screams, giggles and fizzy explosions marked the celebration, a mix of history and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) activities.

Source: Youths in Vacaville commemorate Apollo 11 launch – The Reporter

Robots invade Solano County Fair – Times Herald

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By John Glidden

While families meandered around enjoying the sights and sounds of the Solano County Fair, a group of girls were making robots dance on Saturday.

With just a few clicks on the laptop, mini robots, best described as over sized lint rollers attached to two giant wheels, move about a table, “dancing” front and back, side to side.

Representing the Girls in Robotics Leadership (GIRL) Camp, the middle and high school students showed off their coding skills while Lilibeth Pinpin looked on like a proud mother.

Pinpin is the director of innovative programs & student success for the Solano County Office of Education. The county office of education in partnership with UC Davis C-STEM (Computing-Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) hosted the five-day camp in the month of June.

Source: Robots invade Solano County Fair – Times Herald

RoboVikes host outreach, fundraiser – Daily Republic

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By Daily Republic Staff

The Vanden High School Robotics team, the RoboVikes, will host an outreach and fundraising event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday near the Nut Tree carousel in Vacaville, according to a press release.

The event is designed to excite students of all ages about science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The RoboVikes will demonstrate their recent robots, Valkyrie and Ragnarok, and attendees will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with robotics and programming activities for all age levels. Other offerings will include catering, a silent auction and merchandise for purchase.

Source: RoboVikes host outreach, fundraiser