GCC和GLOW地区社区最喜欢的回归!
巴达维亚, NY (03/07/2024) Area technology middle and high school students and teachers, along with the GCC 大学加速招生(ACE) department and college community are working hard to prepare for the 15th GLOW Region Tech Wars! The event will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 9 a.m. 到1p.m. 在lol电竞菠菜巴达维亚校区. The annual Tech Wars brings middle and high school students from all 24 of the Genesee, 利文斯顿, Orleans and Wyoming (GLOW) region’s school districts together in teams to demonstrate their technical expertise through innovative, 它存在竞争.
This year’s competitors (students) have chosen from close to 30 available competitions to showcase – and put to the test – some basic and some extremely intricate and innovative technology. 不管发生了什么, all the students enjoy the opportunity to see their hard work come to fruition. Tech Wars event details, rules and competition descriptions are available at techwarsgccny.org.
Tech Wars 2024 brings back some favorite events for high schoolers such as: Battlebot Soccer; the Regatta; Bridge; CO2 Cars; Logo Design; Sculpture; Onsite CAD Drawing and Reverse 工程 CAD; Skimmer Cars; Sumo Bots; Tractor Pull; Trebuchet and Lumber Labyrinth. A Drone Agility event will be new for high school students this year.
The 2024 event brings back the Mini-Bot competition as well as Skimmer Cars and Technical Drawing for the middle schoolers and other legacy events such as Catapult; Rube Goldberg; and Sculpture. Back by popular demand for all participants is the Mystery Event which allows students to use their creativity and skills in an on-demand, 定时的情况.
每年, Tech Wars还包括STEAM Jam @ Tech Wars, an event held simultaneously for 3rd to 5th grade students from GLOW region schools. Over 100 students will participate in various team building and mind-stimulating activities that foster skills in Science, 技术, 工程, 艺术与数学(STEAM). 作为未来科技教育的先驱, STEAM Jam participants will have the opportunity to observe the fun and exciting Tech Wars 2024 competitions.
Educational support for Tech Wars and STEAM Jam comes from the dedication, state-of-the art facilities and quality instruction in the GLOW region schools. Teachers share ideas and explore new technology and developments through both a Regional STEAM Teachers’ cohort and a Regional Tech Teachers’ Cohort.
Tech Wars has been continually supported by many local manufacturers and organizations. The 2024 event is yet again, presented with a record number of sponsors. Gold Sponsors: Amada Tool America, Inc; Barilla America, NY, Inc; GCEDC; Graham Manufacturing; I.B.E.W. Local Union 86; Liberty Pumps, and Northeast Industrial Tech Inc. 银牌和铜牌赞助商:Morton Salt, Inc; Power and Construction Group; Takeform and the Varysburg Lions Club. The generosity of the Tech Wars sponsors enable the committee to offer 2 scholarships per year to encourage graduating seniors to enter the technology and trade fields and potentially stay or return to the GLOW region with their skills.
“The support of local businesses and organizations in this region is second to none,——安·瓦伦托, ACE项目主任说. “Without these organizations and other generous local donors, Tech Wars would not be possible. 我们的当地赞助商也担任志愿者, 法官, and spend their valuable time talking with students and inspiring entrepreneurial spirit. 除了, the businesses that participate in these events get an exclusive opportunity to meet and network with the future workforce in our community. We are beginning to see second generation participants which indicates our efforts are being actualized.”
Tech Wars is also proudly sponsored and hosted by Genesee Community College and its ACE programs. The ACE team and the entire GCC community work diligently to provide a safe and appropriately-equipped environment to showcase the students’ technological skills and creativity.
Tech Wars is among several dynamic programs giving students the opportunity to learn hands-on, often in business settings and with industry professionals. The ACE Program’s Career Pathways is committed to helping students explore career options and make a smooth transition from high school to further education and/or a career. 要查看2023年科技战争相册， 点击这里.
For more information about the various career exploration and dual enrollment opportunities and ACE supported events at GCC, 请联系Ann Valento, Genesee Community College director of ACE programs at 585-343-0055 ext. 6316 or amvalento@杰纳西.edu.
任何计划出席的媒体, please register with Assistant Director of 营销传播 John Maloney at (585) 343-0055 ext. 6380，或电邮: jjmaloney@杰纳西.edu.
欲了解更多信息，请联系副总裁, Development and External Affairs Justin Johnston at (585) 345-6809, 或电邮: jmjohnston@杰纳西.edu.
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A photograph from Tech Wars 2023, courtesy of GCC, is available at: http://marketing.杰纳西.edu/images/TechWars2023
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