Western Technical-Commercial School has an Engineering Robotics program. Within that program there are a large percentage of students enrolled in what is officially called our Manufacturing Specialist High Skills Major. The course work for that S.H.S.M., as we call it, involves participation in FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)Robotics.
The value of FIRST Robotics and how it could tie into the future of education in North America is the focus of a TV special scheduled for this coming weekend on CNN entitled “Education in America: Don’t Fail Me” which prominently features three FIRST Robotics Competition teams as they navigate the 2011 FIRST Season. What you are likely to see is not exactly what we do at Western, but it should give you an idea of what FIRST Robotics is all about.
At Western we integrate FIRST Robotics and use it as a means to encourage and inspire future innovators, scientists, engineers, problem solvers and leaders.
If you have the time and the interest, mark your calendar and tune into CNN, Sunday May 15 at 8pm ET. If you missed it, you can find the special on youtube with the links provided below:
Part 1 of the CNN special "Education in America: Don't Fail Me
Part 2 of the CNN special "Education in America: Don't Fail Me
Part 3 of the CNN special "Education in America: Don't Fail Me
Part 4 of the CNN special "Education in America: Don't Fail Me
Part 5 of the CNN special "Education in America: Don't Fail Me
Part 6 of the CNN special "Education in America: Don't Fail Me
