Come meet Rhode Island's next generation of scientists, engineers and inventors…and be amazed by what they can do!
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- What: FIRST Vex Challenge Robotics Tournament
- When: March 31, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Where: New England Institute of Technology Automotive Center
Don't miss the 2007 FIRST Vex Challenge tournament, where 35 student teams from across the state will put robots they designed and built to the test in a heart thumping, high energy head-to-head competition.
Come cheer on the teams and show your support for Rhode Island's next generation of innovators! This event is free and open to the public.
Want to help?
If you are interested in volunteering at this event, contact Jo Ann Johnson, 401-521-7805 x 101.
What's a Vex Challenge?
In 2006, the Business Innovation Factory launched a program to bring FIRST's Vex Challenge, a premier educational robotics program founded by scientist and inventor Dean Kamen, to each of Rhode Island's high schools.
With support from the Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council, New England Institute of Technology and the Rhode Island Tech Collective, Rhode Island is the first state in the country to offer the Vex program statewide.
Using the Vex framework, student teams were challenged to construct a working robot capable of completing a specific set of tasks. On March 31, teams will go head-to-head in a competition that tests each robot's capabilities. Forget boring science fairs—the Vex Challenge tournament will bring the same energy and enthusiasm to learning as traditionally found at school sporting events!
The FIRST Vex Challenge Tournament will be held at New England Institute of Technology's Automotive Center located at 101 Access Road in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Directions
Directions to New England Institute of Technology's Automotive Center (from RT 95, north or south)
- Take airport exit (Exit 13)
- Follow signs to Post Road, turn left onto Post Road North 1/4 mile turn left opposite the airport parking garage onto Coronado Road
- At the first light, turn right onto Jefferson Blvd
- At the next traffic light, turn left onto Service Avenue
- Take first left onto Plan Way, then first right onto Access Road
- The Access Road Campus is on the left
