Take The Robots Bowling

Build a robot and make it bowl. That’s what girls from grades six to 12 are invited to do at the University of Victoria this weekend. Organized by UVic’s Women in Engineering and Computer Science (WECS) outreach program, the March 8 “International Women’s Day Lego Robotics Festival for Girls” runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Engineering/Computer Science Building, room 258. It offers an excellent opportunity for girls to learn computer science and engineering concepts while having fun and being creative. Workshop participants will use LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT, a robotics toolset for children to build and program robots. The cost of the workshop is $20 and lunch and snacks will be provided. The organizers are also planning to host another robot workshop on April 12. For more information about the workshops or to register visit http://wecs.uvic.ca/.

International Women’s Day Lego Robotics Festival for Girls
Saturday, 8 March, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Engineering/Computer Science Building, room 258
Cost is $20 but bursaries are available. To register or for more information http://wecs.uvic.ca

Equality Day Lego Robotics Festival for Girls
Saturday, 12 April, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Engineering/Computer Science Building, room 258
Cost is $20 but bursaries are available. To register or for more information http://wecs.uvic.ca

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