Underwater Robotics Project 2023

Overview:

• Offered by The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development 4-HSTEM YOUniversity Program
• Underwater Robotics Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV): February 6 through May 6, 2023
• MATE Regional Competition: May 6, 2023
  • Location: University of Arizona Recreation Pool
  • Time: 10am-4pm
  • Only 20 teams allowed, each team pays their $75 registration fee
• Open to youth 5^th grade to 12^th grade, Teachers, Educators, and adults interested in becoming 4-H Volunteers
• Available in all 15 counties in AZ and Federally Recognized Tribel Extension Programs (FRTEP), dependent on 4-H Volunteer supervision
• In order for the project to be offered in your county, school, club, or specific location. a Teacher, Educator, or 4-H Volunteer will need to supervise the project
• Meeting times will be coordinated at each location i.e., (school, club, community center) across the state offering the project
• Supplies are available and will be coordinated through your 4-H County Cooperative Extension Office, need to become a 4-H volunteer to check out supplies
• Underwater Robotics Curriculum (step-by-step video instructions) will be available on google Classroom for adult 4-H Volunteers to access for teaching and for student learning

Adults: Teachers, Educators, and 4-H Volunteers

• Are you a Teacher, Educator or an adult interested in becoming a 4-H Volunteer, interested in learning about Underwater Robotics and teaching this project to your students or club members? Make a difference in your community and become a STEM 4-H Volunteer!
• Teachers, Educators, and interested adult 4-H Volunteer begin the Certified Volunteer process with your County Agent
• Do not need to be a Certified 4-H Volunteer to participate in MATE Regional Competition 
• Teachers, Educators and adults need to become a Certified 4-H Volunteer to earn Professional Development hours

Youth: 5^th grade to 12^th grade

• Are you a 5^th-12^th grade student interested in learning about building a robot, coding and problem solving and critical thinking? Do you enjoy hands-on activities and learning about engineering design process? Then this project is right for you!
• Youth are encouraged to become a 4-H member
• Students receive certificates of completion and special awards are given

Registration Information

• Registration Closes March, 2023

• Register at Zsuites

• Don't delay... apply today!