Engineering Technologies Academy (Robotics)

Cadets will learn about engineering solutions to solve and overcome physical problems. Lessons start with lectures to introduce concepts, proceed to labs where the cadets can experiment with what they learned, and then progress to competitions where small teams submit their entries to determine who has the most elegant and best-functioning engineering constructions.

How well do you understand the world around you and how it works?  Have you ever thought that it would be great to alter it to suit your demands?  That's where Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) come into play.  At the E-TECH (Robotics) NCSA, you use them all through a series of hands-on experience centered around the Engineering and Technology of Robotics.

Contact for Activity: noah.saeedy@gmail.com

Website for Activity: https://rmr.cap.gov/university/era

Participants:

Completed Encampment and credit recorded in eServices at time of application

Staff:

Cadets:

Must have leadership experience and some presentation skills

Senior Members: 

Engineering or science background desirable

Use the "Apply Online" link here or on the ncsas.com homepage to connect you to eServices' Registration and Payment System.  Applicants will need to complete the application to include uploading the following documents in PDF format to the supplemental tab of their eServices application.  All staff must apply via eServices, or they will not receive credit for the activity in their records. For staff applicants, you will be contacted to let you know whether or not you have not been selected. Applications will be accepted from 1 December onward.  To be considered for priority placement status, the completed application including supplemental documents must be submitted by 15 January.  Applications submitted after 15 January are accepted but are marked "late" and will be considered AFTER all applications submitted before the deadline. Priority timelines do not apply to staff applications. In addition, accomplish the following:

Participants:

No additional application instructions

Staff: 

Cadets:

No additional application instructions

Senior Members: 

No additional application instructions

Important Information:

Use the following course numbers to verify you are selecting the correct activity in the eServices "Preferences" tab of your application.  Activities appear alphabetically, but will have the course number next to them in the tab. You can download a sortable spreadsheet on the ncsas.com homepage for a complete listing of activity course numbers. If you can't see the course number on your device, try changing the zoom on the page.

• eServices Short Name: E-TECH (Robotics)    

• Cadet Participant Course #: 373

• Staff Participant Course #: 374

• Activity Full Name: Engineering Technologies Academy (Robotics)

Go to the eServices CadetInvest Module and apply for Cadet Lift and Take-Off Program Cadet (TOP), to be considered for needs-based financial assistance or NCSA scholarships.  Also apply for flight scholarships. These programs are designed to offset costs associated with attending some NCSAs, as well as flight academies. They include payment of your activity fees and transportation to and from the activity. Go to the CadetInvest pages for more details. Deadline to apply for scholarships and financial assistance is 15 January. Being offered financial assistance is not a guarantee of acceptance into an activity. You must compete for and receive a slot at an activity. You will be notified if you are a recipient of financial aid/scholarship before you are required to accept or decline a slot at an activity.  

• Actively participate in 80% of the contact hours and not dismissed early for behavior

• 80% of curriculum verified by completed assignments

• Activity Director determines course objectives met

• Activity Staff will provide transportation between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and the activity location.

• Required Staff Training on TBD at TBD