Support the Alberta Women’s Science Network at the annual STEM Affair 2017

The future of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematical exploration is in your hands today!

Make a difference to diversity and inclusion in STEM by attending the AWSN’s annual STEM Affair. By supporting this fundraiser you will be granting Alberta youth the opportunity to access any of the AWSN’s recruitment member programs to enhance their educational experience and get them excited about a career in STEM.

At the STEM Affair you will be entertained by scientific displays and be treated to the address of the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Gina Cherkowski, the Founder and CEO of STEM Learning Labs.

Be a part of this incredible night in support of diversity and inclusion in STEM.

Date & Time: October 14, 2017 at 6pm
Location: The Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 5 Ave SW, Calg
Registration: https://www.awsn.org/stemaffair2017-tickets

March 27, 2017June 9, 2019

FIRST STEAMWORKS Western Canada Regional – April 6-8

The 2017 FRC FIRST STEAMWORKS Western Canada Regional is April 6-8 at the University of Calgary Olympic Oval. Join us as we welcome high school robotics teams from Austalia, China, Poland, Turkey, Mexico, the USA, and Canada as they compete for robotics glory!

For full details about the event including the daily event schedule, click the link below:
2017 FRC Western Canada Regional Info

LIVESTREAM LINK:

http://livestre.am/5sQA8

(Please Note: to access the livestream you will need to sign up for a free account or login with your Facebook account.)

February 22, 2017June 9, 2019

Crown Cup Schedule – February 25 2017

Crown Cup Schedule

Registration begins 7am – 8am	7:00am – 8:00am	All teams sign in, pay fee’s, and move to designated pit area
Team Welcome in Pits 8am – 8:15	8:00am – 8:15am	Director welcomes team and provides brief instructions
Practice tables open 8:30am-3pm	8:30am – 3 pm	Teams must schedule practice rounds with pit supervisor
Judging 8:30am to 2pm	8:30am – 2:00pm	Core Values, Report, and Robot Design in Classrooms by Competition Fields.
Performance rounds 10am-2:15	10:00am – 2:15pm	On field competitions
Lunch 12:00 12:30	12:00pm – 12:30pm	Lunch Break for Volunteers. Teams lunch according to their schedule
Guest Speakers 3:00 – 4pm	3:00pm – 4:00pm	All teams meet in EAST Atrium for Brian Keating’s talk
Closing and Awards Presentations 4 – 4:30	4:00pm – 4:30pm

February 8, 2017June 9, 2019

Joins us for the FTC Alberta Championship February 11-12, 2017

Months of preparation, endless building, testing and rebuilding… and here we are: The Alberta FTC Championship!

Join us at the Telus World of Science for what is promising to be one of the biggest and most exciting competitions we’ve ever had!

January 5, 2017June 9, 2019

2017 FRC Kickoff @ SAIT

7am… Doors open SAIT ALDRED Centre outside room CA119

8am… Introduction and Opening Remarks

8:30am… Beginning of Kickoff Broadcast from FIRST

9:30am… Kit distribution and checkoff

10am… Teams break off into IDEA rooms for strategy meetings

11 am… Closing remarks

12pm-4pm… classrooms open to teams for informal strategy sessions and team planning. ( optional ) Note: First senior mentors and experts will be available for questions and support during this time

12 am SAIT RI3D begins and continues for three days

December 2, 2016June 9, 2019

Calgary FLL Cancelled?

Did you see that?
Seems that the Alberta Youth Robotics Society cancelled the Calgary FLL competition run by your FIRST Robotics Society.
You probably planned on attending. Well, so did we… and we already booked a GREAT venue, the sound system, volunteers and a whole bunch of FLL tables.