Girl Powered Workshop Presented by Google Kirkland
- Date
- 25-Mar-2023 - 26-Mar-2023 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-WORKSHOP-23-1369
- Program
- Workshops & Camps
- Event Type
- Workshop
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Capacity
- 111
- Spots Open
- 4
- Event Region
- Washington
- Standard Registration Opens
- 22-Mar-2023 13:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 22-Mar-2023 13:15 EDT
- Price
- $15.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Girl Powered Workshop Presented by Google
Google is sponsoring a 2-day workshop for girls in grades 6-12 who are interested in learning about the fascinating opportunities in the worlds of Robotics and STEM.
The Girl Powered Workshop is a collaboration between the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation and Google. During the workshop, participants will be tasked with designing and building a robot to play in a series of driving and programming skills challenges.
This is open to any girl in grades 6-12 who is a beginner or has very limited experience with robotics. Several trained volunteers will attend to assist each participant.
Registration Instructions
To ensure you properly register your ‘student participant’ for this event, please follow these directions:
- Select the "Login to Register" button on the Workshop website to register the student. Only adults can register one or more students under their own account.
- Now select the “Create a new Workshop Member” to fill out the New Workshop Member form for each student.
- Once the form is complete, select “Save and Finish Registering” and then complete the Survey for the event.
- Once registered, the adult representative will receive an email containing additional information and waiver forms.
Please contact Richard Craig ([email protected]) or Kam Yee (ka[email protected]) if you have registration questions.
A confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided during the registration process. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Richard Craig ([email protected]) or Kam Yee ([email protected]).
REC Foundation Release Waiver
All participants will need to complete the following RECF release form.
Meals
Breakfast and lunch will be provided for students. Students may bring their own food or snacks if they have specific dietary restrictions.
More Information
For more information about the VEX Robotics program or starting VEX teams in your organization, please visit the REC Foundation website.
Age / Grade Level:
Middle School Students
High School Students
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 25-Mar-2023 - 26-Mar-2023
Venue/Location:451 7th Avenue South
Kirkland, Washington 98033
United States
Contact Information
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Saturday, March 25th
8:00 - 9:00am Registration and Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00am Opening Remarks.
10:00 - 12:30pm Robot Build Session
12:30 - 1:30pm Lunch
1:30 - 4:45pm Robot Build Session & GP Activities
4:45 - 5:00pm Clean-up & Closing Remarks
Sunday, March 26th
8:00 - 9:00am Check-in, Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00am Opening Remarks
10:00 - 12:30pm Robot Build Session & GP Activities
12:30 - 1:30pm Lunch
1:30 - 4:45pm Robot Build Session & GP Activities
4:45 - 5:00pm Closing Remarks & Clean-Up
Volunteer
Volunteers are welcome! If you have experience with the VEX Robotics Competition program and would like to volunteer at this event, please contact the local REC Foundation organizers, Richard Craig and Kam Yee.
Note: Proof of Vaccination is required for all volunteers and attendees
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather, please check the General Information section on the event page. Any updates due to inclement weather will be posted at least 24 hours prior to the event.
Refund and Payment Policies
All refunds will be granted on a case by case basis but not less than 3 weeks prior to the event. Please note a $5 processing fee is not refundable.To enquire about a refund, please contact Richard Craig, [email protected].
Health and Safety Policies
Covid 19 Precautions: Currently masks are optional, however proof of Vaccination is required for all volunteers and attendees.
Date: 25-Mar-2023 - 26-Mar-2023
Google Kirkland Building D451 7th Avenue South
Kirkland, Washington 98033
United States
Travel Info
Directions to Building D Reception, located on the 2nd floor, (451 7th Avenue South Kirkland, WA 98033).
Via the surface parking lot adjacent to 6th Street South, and surrounding Buildings A, B, and C.
- Park in visitor parking, if available on the south end of Building A, #777.
- In the center of the campus, there is a plaza with a large red overhang, this is connected to a bridge that leads to Building D.
- Cross the bridge and continue on the path after it curves to the left. On the right will be external facing double doors where no badge is required to enter.
Via Building D parking lot:
- Enter the south side of the campus off of 6th Street South (the entrance adjacent to the King County bus stop).
- Continue on the far south side of the campus, passing building B (#787) on your immediate right, and crossing the cross-Kirkland corridor.
- You will approach Building D, and continue into its parking garage; park on Garage level P1.
- Proceed to the the Yellow/chartreuse elevator lobby, (located in the center of the parking garage).
- Take either the elevator or stairs to Floor 2.