NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology hosted its annual Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show (RC&S3), drawing about 75 middle schoolers to campus to put their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to the test.
Winning teams were, Caddo Middle Magnet, first place; North DoSoto Middle School, second place, and Donnie Bickham […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host the Fall 2022 Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show on Wednesday, November 30. All middle schools within a 200-mile radius of Natchitoches are welcome to participate.
The event is planned with educational experiences and social activities for the prospective future college students. Details of the event are posted […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host a NASA Day from 9 a.m.-noon Friday, June 10 as part of the STEM ASTRO Robotics Camp. The event includes educational activities on how astronauts live and work in space. Participants will also participate in EVA simulation activity that will allow them to mimic tasks astronauts complete on the ISS.
The event […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host its Fall Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show (RC&S3) Dec. 1. All middle schools within a 200-mile radius of Natchitoches city are welcome to participate in the competition. The event will include educational experiences and social activities for the prospective future college students.
There is no registration […]
NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Shahriar Hossain, assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Northwestern State University, earned two robotics certifications offered by FANUC America, a leading supplier of robots, CNC systems and factory automation.
Over the last two years, Hossain attended several in-person and online week-long trainings to complete the certifications.
“These two certifications establish Northwestern […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has partnered with the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) to present three upcoming virtual summer camps for junior high students entering grades 6-8 and high school students entering grades 9-12 this fall. Registration is open to all junior and high school students.
Participants will work intensively with NSU faculty […]
Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host ASTRO STEM Robotics Camp this summer. The Virtual Astro Camp will take place June 14-18 and will be conducted remotely with synchronous and asynchronous activities and for children ages 8-14.
If needed, in-person interaction and live training will be conducted at the Natchitoches Public Library.
Registration is free […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology hosted the sixth annual Robotics Competition and Smart Structure Show (RC&SC3) through online delivery this year. Nine teams participated in the competition that promotes STEM-related activities intended to guide students towards careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The competition was open to all middle schools […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host its annual STEM Robotics Camp virtually. The Robotics Camp will take place from 9 a.m.-noon June 24-26. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the camp will be conducted remotely for children ages 8-14.
Registration is free and will end June 15 or when the camp is full. […]
Timothy Rodriguez, center, and Marquis Miles, right, from Natchitoches Magnet School readied their robot for strength competition while NSU Engineering Technology student Caleb Vining recorded stats during NSU’s fifth annual Robotics Competition. This is the first year Natchitoches Magnet’s Robotics Club has participated.
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State […]
