Monday, March 27, 2017

#Crossfire2017 BEST Robotics 2017 Registration Opens April 1

Spring is in the air and that means that the end of the school year is just around the corner. So before you place the books on the shelf for the summer and head out to the beach, please go ahead and register your team for Northeast Alabama BEST Robotics 2017 season!

Registration opens April 1 at this link.

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Summer STEM Registration Opens Friday!

Registration for the 2017 Northeast Alabama Community College Summer STEM Experience will open Friday at 7 am CDT.

Day Camps for this year include:
  • Robotics Day Camp for grades 6-8 - During this camp, students will learn to build, program and operate simple robots.
  • Precision Machining Camp for grades 11-12. In this camp you will use precision machining techniques to manufacture various projects.
  • Welding Camp for grades 11-12. Create a really cool project to take home using various welding and brazing techniques.
  • 3D Additive Manufacturing Camp for grades 8-9 - Students will be introduced to design and manufacturing using modern 3D printing technology. 
To register, visit this site, download a registration form and mail it with your check. 
Due to the generous contributions of the college, the Nuts, Bolts, and Thingamajigs Foundation, and various industry sponsors, the cost of these camps is only $59 per person, including lunches each day. 

Starting on Friday morning, you may also register for any of these one-day Summer STEM Workshops. Just click on the registration link below. Due to the generous contributions of the College and industry sponsors, there is no charge for the one-day workshops.


DateWorkshop Topic Grade Level Time Registration Link
June 13 Precision Machining 9-12 9 am - 1 pm https://naccmachining2017.eventbrite.com
June 14 Solidworks Design Software 6-9 8:30 am - 2:30 pm https://naccsolidworks2017.eventbrite.com
June 15 Welding 9-10 9 am - 1 pm https://naccwelding2017.eventbrite.com
June 28 Soldering 6-9 9 am - noon https://naccsoldering2017.eventbrite.com
June 28 Basic PC Maintenance & Security 6-9 1 - 4 pm https://naccpcmaintenance2017.eventbrite.com
July 26 Build an Electronics Project 6-9 8 am - 12 noon https://naccelectronicsproject2017.eventbrite.com