2020 MATE Workshops
The goal of MATE’s ROV (remotely operated vehicle) workshops are to use underwater robots as a way to empower faculty to teach students the practical applications of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and, in this way, prepare students for careers in the STEM workforce.
1. ONLINE WORKSHOP: DIVING INTO UNDERWATER SENSORS AND ARDUINO
DATES: June 15 - July 10, 2020 THE WORKSHOP IS FULL
LOCATION: Online, Internet connection required.
DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to the Arduino microcontroller, computer processing, and basic sensors used in the underwater environment. This course consists of 10 modules that are each approximately three hours in length. The modules include videos, lab activities, and quizzes. A discussion board is used to address questions and share participant comments. This course is self-paced but the instructor will available June 15 to July 10. Afte. Click here to view the course outline.
COST: $200. Participants will be given a shopping list of 3 items they can buy from Amazon for $100. (We are not able to ship items from our store at this time due to COVID-19 shelter in place orders.) Upon completion of the course participants will receive a certificate of completion, will continue to have access to the course materials and may share the materials with their students.
WHO SHOULD APPLY: Educators who have experience building simple switch box ROV controllers or educators who have a background teaching robotics, electronics, physics, or a related discipline. However, this workshop is open to everyone.
APPLICATION: THE WORKSHOP IS FULL
2. UNDERWATER ROBOTICS AND ENGINEERING DESIGN: INTRODUCTORY LEVEL
DATES: July 12-19, 2020. WORKSHOP IS FULL
LOCATION: Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, California
DESCRIPTION: A key outcome of this workshop is focused on how to teach the engineering design process using underwater robotics. Participants learn the fundamentals of basic ROV building and experience a variety of hands-on science, technology, and engineering design activities that can be integrated into a class or after school activity to reinforce foundational knowledge and skills. Upon completion of the workshop, all participants should feel confident to lead an engineering design activity focused on ROV building using the PufferFish ROV Kit or comparable parts and components.
- Workshop Objectives: (See SCOUT objectives, some NAVIGATOR objectives will be covered too.)
- Example ROV Workshop Agenda (the 2020 workshop will be similar)
- Example ROV Workshop Curriculum (the 2020 workshop will be similar)
WHO SHOULD APPLY: Educators who have had introductory exposure to ROV activities or have a background teaching science, technology, engineering, or math. Activities presented in this workshop are appropriate for students in 6-12th grade or within an afterschool club or activity. All faculty attending should have concrete plans to implement these activities in the following academic year. If you are new to ROV building and unable to commit to implementing these activities during the next academic year, we recommend that you attend one of our regional short workshops (3 hours to 2 days). See if a regional workshop is being offered near you. If you can't find anything near you, please complete the contact form and ask for information on a workshop near you.
COST: A $400 materials fee will be charged. In return for this fee participants will take home a deluxe tool bag and 1 PufferFish ROV kit. The MATE Center will provide lunch and snacks. Transportation to the workshop is the responsibility of the participant. The MATE Center has set aside a block of rooms at a nearby hotel for participants who are not in the Monterey area. Plan on spending $800 for the 7 nights for a shared room. We will have a limited number of travel stipends available, up to $800 depending upon the distance travelled and if you teach at a Title 1 school.
APPLICATION: Workshop is Full
3. UNDERWATER ROBOTICS AND ENGINEERING DESIGN: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL A – Joysticks and motor controllers
DATES: July 12-19, 2020. Workshop is Full
LOCATION: Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, California
DESCRIPTION: A key outcome of this workshop is focused on how to teach the engineering design process using underwater robotics as the platform. This workshop introduces participants to bi-directional motor speed control using motor controllers and joysticks. Additional topics include: vector frame design, buoyancy and ballast systems, video systems and hydraulic tools. Participants in this workshop will build the SeaMATE TriggerFish ROV.
Additional information:
- Example Agenda
- Detailed learning objectives. (See SCOUT, NAVIGATOR and RANGER Class (except those pertaining to mircrocontrollers) workshop #4 below will address microcontrollers.)
- Example workshop curriculum.
WHO SHOULD APPLY: Educators who have experience building simple switch box ROV controllers or faculty who have a background teaching robotics, electronics, physics, or a related discipline. All faculty attending should have concrete plans to implement these activities in the following academic year. If you are new to ROV building, we recommend that you attend one of our regional short workshops (3 hours to 2 days); if you don't see one near you, please complete the contact form and ask for information on a workshop near you.
COST: A $825 materials fee will be charged. The MATE Center will provide lunch and snacks. Transportation to the workshop is the responsibility of the participant. The MATE Center has set aside a block of rooms at a nearby hotel for participants who are not in the Monterey area. Plan on spending $800 for the 7 nights for a shared room. We will have a limited number of travel stipends available, up to $800 depending upon the distance travelled and if you teach at a Title 1 school. To ensure participant success, there is a $825 materials fee. For this fee, participants return to their school or organization with a TriggerFish ROV Kit and an underwater video system.
APPLICATION: Workshop is Full
4. UNDERWATER ROBOTICS AND ENGINEERING DESIGN: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL B - Arduino Microcontrollers
DATES: July 12-19, 2020. Workshop is Full
LOCATION: Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, California
DESCRIPTION: This workshop will cover everything in workshop Level A above but will have one day devoted to controlling ROVs using the Arduino microcontroller. Participants are required to have experience working with Arduino. If you are not proficient with Arduino, we recommend that you take the Diving into Underwater Sensors and Arduino online course. This course will give participants the needed background and experience with Arduino to successful participate in this workshop. Additional workshop topics will include remote control using Bluetooth and Relays for the control of actuators.
Participants in this workshop will build the SeaMATE Barracuda ROV.
Example ROV Workshop Curriculum (the 2020 workshop will be similar)
WHO SHOULD APPLY: Educators who have experience with Arduino and building ROVs or faculty who have a background teaching robotics, electronics, and Arduino. All faculty attending should have concrete plans to implement these activities in the following academic year. If you are new to ROV building, we recommend that you attend one of our regional short workshops (3 hours to 2 days); if you don't see one near you, please complete the contact form and ask for information on a workshop near you.
COST: A $1000 materials fee will be charged. The MATE Center will provide lunch and snacks. Transportation to the workshop is the responsibility of the participant. The MATE Center has set aside a block of rooms at a nearby hotel for participants who are not in the Monterey area. Plan on spending $800 for the 7 nights for a shared room. We will have a limited number of travel stipends available, up to $800 per person depending upon the distance travelled and if you teach at a Title 1 school. To ensure participant success, there is a $1000 materials fee. For this fee, participants return to their school or organization with a Barracuda ROV Kit and an underwater video system.