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Robotics Races at Ocean County College
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Description of the Robotics Races at OCC
 Students from Ocean County’s school districts build robots using Legos, program them with computers, and then race!
There are two contests:
Contest One: Teams will design, build, and test a robotic racer in either the Limited Division (restricted to the components found in one kit) or the Unlimited Division (may use parts from more than one kit). Distance for the race is two laps. All runs will be timed with a stopwatch.
Contest Two: Teams will have 90 minutes to design, build, and program a robotics device to accomplish a specified task. The task will be kept secret until the start of the event!
The Robotics Races is part of Ocean County College's Tech Prep program. It is a dynamic element of the county's overall goal to develop a world-class workforce for the twenty-first century. By establishing partnerships throughout the county dedicated to tearing down the walls dividing education, employers, students, and the community, Tech Prep offers unlimited opportunities to reinforce the excitement possible in the educational process.
>> Mindstorms by Lego
>> Robotics by The Tech Museum of Innovation
For more information contact:
Dr. Nancy G. Gerry
Ocean County Tech Prep Director
Ocean County College
College Drive, P.O. Box 2001
Toms River, N.J. 08754-2001
Phone (732)-255-0477
E-mail ngerry@ocean.edu
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