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Are you ready for the robot revolution?

Futurum

Are you ready for the robot revolution? In particular, the technicians who service tomorrow’s vehicles need to understand how they work, and this is where Dr Justin Starr, Professor of Advanced Technology, and Robert Koch, Professor of Automotive Technology, come in. © Justin Starr and Robert Koch) How do we get ready for robotic cars?

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Tech Professions Students Should Consider

Ask a Tech Teacher

Their courses are difficult, and it can be hard to find the time to attend class, study for exams and write research papers. Students can hand in quality, well-written and researched essays to get good grades. They are in demand in the manufacturing and automotive service industries. The job is a highly technical one.

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National Robotics Week

STEM Education Works

It’s National Robotics Week , an annual celebration to “inspire students of all ages to pursue careers in robotics and other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields.” National Robotics Week provides opportunities to: Inspire students. Advocate for research. Why Do Robotics Matter?

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Controlling machines from afar

Futurum

It’s not possible to work with advanced robotic systems, programmable logic controllers, or hydraulic systems without first-hand experience operating and controlling these devices.” We use a variety of equipment such as collaborative robots, 3D printers and custom control interfaces.”

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2021 Summer STEM Camp Guide: Chicago Edition

The Maker Mom

Digital Adventures In the Ultimate Adventure camp, we teach kids how to construct robots, model structures in 3D, build mobile applications and websites, create virtual reality worlds, design video games, hack Minecraft and make movies/animations. Students build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design.

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The Tales of Elon Musk - Billionaire Entrepreneur or Overoptimistic Jerk?

STEMe

He researched intensely about the science of rocket building and pledged to build a rocket himself, thus making SpaceX. Tesla’s first car, the Roadster, was a success in its initial release, but Elon found that the automotive parts for the car were too expensive and everything was too far behind schedule.

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Career Exploration: Engineering

PCS Edventures

Some of the most common job functions of a Mechanical Engineer include: product design, research and development, systems management and manufacturing. Someone who specializes in a specific field within Mechanical Engineering could work as a Robotics Engineer or even an Automotive Engineer. But what about a Drone Choreographer