1/25/2019
https://www.montini.org/cf_enotify/view.cfm?n=1718
ROBOTICS ROADSHOW
Under the direction of Technology Director, Mr. Pete Farina '87, Montini Catholic is taking its knowledge of all things robotics 'on the road' and visiting local grade schools in an effort to ignite greater interest in the rising future of robotics. The 'Robotics Road Show' recently visited St. Pius X Parish School in Lombard and St. Mary of Gostyn in Downers Grove to provide an exciting, hands-on demonstrations in all things robotic! Mr. Farina diligently worked with grade school tech coordinators within the Diocese of Joliet to bring his dream of taking his robotics students on the road to showcase their abilities - and inspire future robotics enthusiasts. The presentation features a one-hour, after school visit as well as a hands-on demo. "We give a keynote about Montini Robotics followed by drone demos," informed Farina. "And then (grade school) students compete in a fun robot game where they drive robots with iPads to gather objects and earn points!" Robotics is a passion Mr. Farina has instilled in just about every one of his technology students expressing an interest in the subject. Last year, under his direction, Montini's Robotics Teams came in 2nd Place at COD's Engineering Olympics and secured two 2nd Place trophies at the Argonne Autonomous Vehicle Competition at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. In addition to hosting the road shows and gearing up for this year's robotics competitions, Farina is also busy preparing for his third annual M-TEC Technology and Engineering Competition (for grade schools) to be held at Montini on Monday, https://www.montini.org/cf_enotify/view.cfm?n=1718
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