iSPACE http://ispacescience.org Thu, 17 May 2012 21:45:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 FIRST® LEGO® League Training Scheduled http://ispacescience.org/2012/05/first-lego-league-training-scheduled/ http://ispacescience.org/2012/05/first-lego-league-training-scheduled/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 16:57:30 +0000 ispaceadmin http://ispacescience.org/?p=1717 iSPACE is offering a free Advanced Programming Workshop that will take FIRST® LEGO® League coaches and mentors beyond the basics for further understanding of the more sophisticated capabilities and features of the NXT-G programming language.

NXT-G is the most popular programming language currently used in the FIRST® LEGO® League robotics tournaments.

Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Conducted by: FLL Coach Mike Fullington and Team R.E.D.

Location: iSPACE at the Scarlet Oaks Career Campus 3254 East Kemper Road Sharonville, OH 45241

For: FLL Coaches and technical mentors who have already mastered the NXT-G basics such as software installation, program creation in the NXT programming environment, downloading and running programs on the robot, basic input, output, and flow commands.

 What to bring:

  • Bring your own lunch, laptop, and robot.
  • You should already have NXT-G loaded on your laptop and understand at least all the concepts under the “essential” tab in the tutorial at http://www.ortop.org/NXT_Tutorial/index.html.
  • Bring your own robot already built, with 2 touch sensors positioned on each side of the robot for wall sensing, 2 light sensors on each side of the robot for line sensing, and 2 motors that control movement and steering of the robot.
  • If your team does not have a built robot, build the example Cougar Workshop Bot at http://www.cougarrobot.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=247&Itemid=107).
  • Bring a USB cable to transfer programs to your robot (in case Bluetooth isn’t working in big crowd).
  • Bring your laptop and robot already fully charged.
  • Bring your power cord and extension cord in case your batteries run down.
  • Bring a thumb drive to share data (optional)

 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Space limits us to the first 40 registrants. Register here.

]]> http://ispacescience.org/2012/05/first-lego-league-training-scheduled/feed/ 0 TETRIX Robot Camp Added http://ispacescience.org/2012/05/tetrix-robot-camp-added/ http://ispacescience.org/2012/05/tetrix-robot-camp-added/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 20:53:08 +0000 ispaceadmin http://ispacescience.org/?p=1709 Due to demand, we have added another session of TETRIX Robots - Tackling the Basics in week 7 of camp (August 6 – 10). Check out our camp page for more information!

]]> http://ispacescience.org/2012/05/tetrix-robot-camp-added/feed/ 0 Space Day – THANK YOU! http://ispacescience.org/2012/05/space-day-thank-you/ http://ispacescience.org/2012/05/space-day-thank-you/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 14:12:09 +0000 ispaceadmin http://ispacescience.org/?p=1703 What a great turnout we had for our 8th annual Space Day celebration this past Saturday!  Approximately 2000 people attended and engaged in more than 30 hands-on activities.  This was our most successful Space Day event yet and we appreciate all of our exhibitors and volunteers efforts to make it such a success! We thank you so much for sharing your time and talents to bring this free fun family event to the Greater Cincinnati community. For a list of exhibitors, see Exhibitor_List.

We will be posting photos on Facebook so please be sure to go in and “Like” us!  iSPACE Facebook Page

]]> http://ispacescience.org/2012/05/space-day-thank-you/feed/ 0 FIRST RoundUP! UPDATE http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/first-roundup-update/ http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/first-roundup-update/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:00:49 +0000 ispaceadmin http://ispacescience.org/?p=1643 This weekend the FIRST RoundUP! will be held at the iSPACE Space Day (May 5, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm) at Scarlet Oaks in Sharonville. Come check out demos by current Junior FIRST LEGO League, FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition (Jr.FLL, FLL, FTC and FRC) teams. Get information about teams, resources and tournaments in the area and attend a mini-workshop/networking session.

Mini Workshop

and Networking Sessions

Jr.FLL®: 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Room 901)

FLL®: 11:40 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. (Room 901)

FTC®: 12:20 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. (Room 901)

FRC®: 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.(Room 901)

 

]]> http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/first-roundup-update/feed/ 0 Space Day 2012 – May 5 http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/space-day-2012/ http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/space-day-2012/#comments Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:48:56 +0000 ispaceadmin http://ispacescience.org/?p=1572 Click on link below to find out all about our eighth annual SPACE DAY coming up this Saturday May 5, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm!

Space Day Fun!

 

]]> http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/space-day-2012/feed/ 0 FLL and Jr.FLL Rookie Coach Training – May 15 http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/fll-rookie-coach-training-may-15/ http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/fll-rookie-coach-training-may-15/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:16:50 +0000 ispaceadmin http://ispacescience.org/?p=1606 This coach training planned for May 15 at iSPACE in Sharonville, is ideal for coaches and parents who are new to FIRST and are interested in learning more information on the role of a FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Coach or a FIRST Junior LEGO League (Jr.FLL) Coach.

In room 905, Jean Bolte, iSPACE FLL Tournament Coordinator and past FLL coach, will step you through the basic essentials from 6:30 to 7:30 pm of preparing a team for an FLL tournament. At 8:00 pm, a hands-on introduction to the most commonly used programming language in FLL, NXT-G will be explored.

In room 907 from 6:30 to 8:00pm, Bev Ketron, iSPACE Jr.FLL Expo Coordinator and iSPACE Education Director, will provide the key concepts and tools needed for a team to participate in a Jr.FLL Expo and explore common LEGO elements used by teams.

See 2012 – 2013 New Coach Workshop Flyer for more details or contact iSPACE at 513.612.5786 or share@ispacescience.org with questions.  Register here for this workshop.

 

]]> http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/fll-rookie-coach-training-may-15/feed/ 0 BLAST OFF! Paper Rocketry http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/blast-off-paper-rocketry/ http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/blast-off-paper-rocketry/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:28:04 +0000 ispaceadmin http://ispacescience.org/?p=1419 Blast off with Sir Isaac Newton and explore his three laws of motion through rocketry activities.  Investigate the aerodynamics of launch vehicles while building and launching your own paper rocket with some specially designed high powered air launchers. Kids of all ages will be amazed as to the heights their rockets will soar. Guaranteed to be a BLAST!

Who: Recommended for 5+ (an adult must attend)
What: Family night, 90 minute program
Cost: $10/person
When: Thursday, May 31, 2012
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Where: iSPACE (at Scarlet Oaks)
Register by calling 513-612-5786

 

 

]]> http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/blast-off-paper-rocketry/feed/ 0 Celebrate the Eighth Annual Space Day! http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/help-out-ispace-with-the-eighth-annual-space-day/ http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/help-out-ispace-with-the-eighth-annual-space-day/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:17:17 +0000 ispaceadmin http://ispacescience.org/?p=1503 Help us celebrate “Space Day 2012” hosted by iSPACE and Great Oaks on May 5, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm.  This is a public family event and best of all, it is FREE of charge! For more information about Space Day 2012, including exhibitors and activities, please check out our 2012 Space Day Flyer

We need volunteers, age 16 or older, to help us staff the activity booths, distribute tickets, give out information, etc.  Any training needed will be provided the day of the event.  In order to give you a chance to enjoy some of the activities with your family, we are breaking the volunteer slots into two shifts.  

If you are able to volunteer for this event or help in other ways, please click on the link below where you may select your preferred times and duties.  For those of you who really want to contribute some time or students who need service hours for school, you may want to sign up for ALL DAY.

To help us out with Space Day - Volunteer for Space Day

]]> http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/help-out-ispace-with-the-eighth-annual-space-day/feed/ 0 iSPACE Summer Camps! http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/ispace-summer-camps/ http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/ispace-summer-camps/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:12:17 +0000 ispaceadmin http://ispacescience.org/?p=1410 Camp descriptions can be found Here – Camp Descriptions by Grade Level and the schedule is included. For a preview of our flyer – click Here – 2012_Camp_Flyer.

Registration opens Friday, February 17! Stay tuned for a great summer!
]]> http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/ispace-summer-camps/feed/ 0 Announcing the 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk Into Space! http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/announcing-the-1st-annual-5k-runwalk-into-space/ http://ispacescience.org/2012/04/announcing-the-1st-annual-5k-runwalk-into-space/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:32:11 +0000 ispaceadmin http://ispacescience.org/?p=1543 Join us for the Launching of the 1st Annual  5K Run/Walk Into Space on Saturday November 3, 2012 on the Scarlet Oaks Campus in Sharonville!

Your participation will help support the iSPACE mission of providing the community with exciting hands-on, educational programs that promote career awareness in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

This event also includes FREE educational programs for families that include ROCKETS, ROBOTS, SPACE EXPLORATION and much, much, more!  Come see what iSPACE is all about!

To make a donation or sponsor this event, please go to the “Get Involved” page and make a Donation.  On line Registration for the 5K Run/Walk will be coming soon!

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