Mission Statement To plan, strategize, construct and program

robots. To compete with other college robotics

teams. To raise interest and awareness. To help recruit interested NOVA students. To help students study and pursue careers

in the fields of engineering and computer science.

Community Statement To work within the robotics community by:

Mentoring Volunteering Assisting established and fledging teams

within Northern Virginia. To raise awareness of robotics:

At NOVA. Within the Prince William County School

system.

NOVA Robotics Team

VEX Robotics Design System The VEX Robotics Design System offers

students a platform. for learning about areas rich with career

opportunities spanning S.T.E.M. - Science - Technology - Engineering - Math

VEX Robotics Design System A VEX Robotics project Promotes:

- Teamwork - Leadership - Problem solving among groups.

It allows educators to easily customize projects to meet the level of students’ abilities.

VEX Robotics Design System The affordable VEX platform is

expanding rapidly and is now found in: Middle schools High schools University labs around the globe.

2013-14 Robotics Competition

Toss Up VEX Toss Up is played on a 12’x12’

square field. Two alliances – one “red” and one “blue”

Composed of one team each. Compete in matches consisting of a one

minute autonomous period followed by one minute of driver-controlled play.

Playing the Game Each Robot begins a match on

one of their Alliance Starting Tiles.

There are areas that alliances can can Score Objects - Two (2) scoring Zones Two (2) Goals

Alliances also earn points for having Robots of their own color Hanging from their Hanging Bar at the end of the Match.

A Bonus is awarded to the Alliance that has the most total points at the end of the Autonomous Period.

Scoring Middle Zone

Bucky Ball: 1 Point Large Ball: 1 Point

Goal Zone Bucky Ball: 2 Points Large Ball: 2 Points

Stashed Bucky Ball: 5 Points Large Ball: 10 Points

Analysis and Design

Competition (2012-13)

Competition (2012-13)

Upcoming Competition Competition/Scrimmage:

@College of Southern Maryland on Friday, February 7th 2014

Attendees CSM Purdue VT NOVA Teams 1 and 2.

Competition/Scrimmage: @NOVA Woodbridge on

March 14th 2014 Scrimmage practice in preparation for the VEX Robotics

World Competition held in Anaheim, California.

Community and Service

Dulles Town Centre Science and Technology Exposition

Community and Service

Annandale Partnership Training Day DaVinci Robot Demonstration

Community and Service

City of Manassas AnnualNeighborhood Conference

Manassas NOVA Day

Community and Service Friday, August 2nd 10AM-12PM: NOVA New Student Orientation Friday, August 16th 10AM-12PM: NOVA New Student Orientation Saturday, October 12th 10AM-1PM: Woodbridge Campus Open House Saturday, October 19th 8AM-4PM: Middle School VEX Fun Day @Saunders MS Wednesday, October 23rd 7:30AM-9AM: Gainsville Rotary Breaksfast Saturday, October 28th 8AM-4PM: Middle School VEX Fun Day @Gainesville

MS Tuesday, November 7th, 11:00AM-12:00PM: Annandale Campus Open House Saturday, November 9th, 8AM-4PM: FLL Regional @ Osbourn Park HS Saturday, November 16th City of Manassas Neighborhood Conference Saturday, January 25th 8AM-5PM: VEX MS Qualifier @ Beville MS Saturday, February 1st 8AM-5PM: VEX MS Qualifier @ Marstellar MS Saturday, February 8th 8Am-5PM: VEX MS Qualifier @ Benton MS Tuesday, February 25th NOVA Engineering Week Event Saturday, March 1st 8AM-6PM: VEX MS Roboticon @ Woodbridge HS Saturday, May 10th 8AM-4PM: First Lego League Fun Day @ Osbourn Park HS

Thank you Sponsors NOVA Community College

SySTEMic Solutions

Micron Foundation

AFCEA-Quantico

Bill Willis

Denyse Carroll

In Their Own Words

“Why am I doing Robotics? Well, for the last few years, robotics has been a field that is becoming a more and more important field of study.” -AB

“The chaotic, fun, and creative atmosphere was just right for me. I fell in love with what I was doing and I was good at it.” -KB

“Robotics involves a combination of math and computer science, and the concepts and applications of both.” -OM

“There’s something compelling in thrusting oneself in such an alien field, something that’s only increased when on a team where everyone has accountability.” -TD

“ When I first met the team in February of 2013, between the throes of finding inspiration and life doing its thing, I was given a great opportunity to learn something fantastic with the Robotics team.” -JS

“The fun part is seeing one’s creation come to life.” -MA

“I enjoy the fact that everyone has individual skills to contribute to the process of building a robot an their skills and knowledge can help to further our goal.” -TY

“Now it’s going on four years and I still love it. I even made it my major in college. STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and robotics has helped find out what I want to do with my life” -AB

“I work with a team that strives towards a similar goal, to increase our understanding of the more technical side of building things.”-AK

“Many schools and universities only teach the theoretical aspects of engineering. By doing robotics, this allows me to develop practical skills, and put the theories I have learned into practice” -NR

“Overall the unforgettable experiences I had, the friends I made, and the skills I learned are the main reasons ‘why I do Robotics.’” -MR

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