The Robotics Education & Outreach Alliance (REOA) was formed to increase communication and collaboration among robotics program practitioners and to build community. They strive to advance robotics education competitions through research, analysis, and evaluation of various aspects of robotics competitions. REOA members are dedicated to implementing standardization opportunities and common language and goals across robotic competition domains. REOA also studied esports marketing, seeking ways to enhance robotics competition marketing capabilities in order to generate broader student interest in robotics and STEM careers.
Build Community
REOA is committed to building a community of supportive robotics competition leaders. Increasing communication among competition administrators and leveraging the collective experience lead to a better experience for students. REOA looks to share best practices, including information regarding Youth Protection Policies and alumni engagement, with the entire robotics competition community.
Ensure Funding Opportunities
REOA is intent on ensuring that ALL programs have access to funding opportunities at the regional, state and national levels. Additionally, they strive to identify and pursue collaborative proposals.
Facilitate Access to Professional Development Opportunities
REOA facilitates access to professional development opportunities for robotics educators and competition practitioners, alumni, and supporters. Professional development opportunities for REOA members includes attending AUVSI XPONENTIAL. To learn more about the XPO, go to Xponential.
Standardize Language
REOA members analyzed language used across robotics competitions and found ways to standardize, where possible, language used to collect demographics, evaluate participant performance, and measure program impact. To see the results of the study, view DACUM KSA Reports.
Raise Awareness
By raising awareness of the role and impact that robotics competition have on student learning and workforce development, REOA hopes to engage more students, parents, and teachers in STEM. Students today are preparing for careers that have not even been invented yet, but knowledge of robotics and other STEM activities can set students up for a successful future.
ALLIANCE LEADERS
Jill Zande, MATE Inspiration for Innovation/NCAT
Joshua Neubert, Institute of Competition Sciences
Dan Mantz, Robotics Education and Competition Foundation
TEAM MEMBERS
Lindsey Groak, RoboNation
Rick Quest, RoboNation
Katie Magrane, Zero Robotics
Daryl Davidson, RoboNation
Shannan Palonis, Lawrence Technological University Robofest
Manuel Fernando Guzman, Latin America Society for Science and Technology
Craig Rosen, Desert Research Institute
Juliana Smith, RoboNation
Rob Warland, createMPLS
Amelia Gulling, BattleBots Foundation
Dennis Courtney, STREAMWORKS
Barb Land, Square One Educational Network
Robotics Education and Outreach Alliance: ICS Analysis Report
This project helps advance Robotics Education competitions and the goals of the Robotics Education and Outreach Alliance through research, analysis, and evaluation of various aspects of robotics competitions. The research was conducted by the Institute of Competition Sciences, an independent education firm specializing in the design, management, and evaluation of educational competitions. The report is structured into four tasks with analysis and recommendations identified for each. A final comprehensive list of recommendations is included as an appendix. View the report by visiting DACUM KSA Reports
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