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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!