Pre-Competition Activities
In an effort to spread awareness about the BEST program and gain experience and knowledge in other activities and organizations, the company participated in a number of activities and demonstrations prior to the beginning of the 2016 competition period.
South Alabama Chapter, Program Management Institute
(03-10-16) In March, the 2015 presentation team gave a presentation for the South Alabama Chapter of the Program Management Institute. It was not only a great opportunity to share about our process but also an opportunity to meet and hear from those who do similar work in the real world. |
Alabama Robotics Competition (04-09-16)
One company member had the opportunity to go observe the Alabama Robotics Competition hosted by the University of Alabama in April. There, he was also able to meet with a former member who is currently a senior majoring in Aerospace Engineering and who was a member of the Alabama Astrobotics Team that won first in NASA's Robotics Mining Competition in 2015. |
Homeschool Academic Fair (04-11-16)
Several GEARS members attended the local Homeschool Academic Fair in April and were able to talk to students about the BEST program and about our company.
Several GEARS members attended the local Homeschool Academic Fair in April and were able to talk to students about the BEST program and about our company.
Eastwood Church VBS (07-14-16)
In July, several GEARS members took the robot and the game field to VBS at Eastwood Church where the attendees got the opportunity to drive around the robot. |
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (08-10-16)
In early August, the entire company got the opportunity to tour Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama where they saw hundreds of robots in action. |
Updated 09-29-16 by JJS